Peace corps news 2018

Here are some notable news stories related to the Peace Corps from 2018:

January 2018

• The Peace Corps celebrates its 58th anniversary, with over 7,000 volunteers serving in 141 countries worldwide. (Source: Peace Corps Press Release)
• The Peace Corps announces a new initiative to increase the number of volunteers serving in Africa, with a focus on countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal. (Source: Peace Corps Press Release)

February 2018

• The Peace Corps launches a new online platform, "Peace Corps Connect," to connect returned Peace Corps volunteers with each other and with current volunteers. (Source: Peace Corps Press Release)
• The Peace Corps announces a new partnership with the University of California, Berkeley, to provide training and resources for Peace Corps volunteers in the areas of education and health. (Source: University of California, Berkeley Press Release)

March 2018

• The Peace Corps celebrates International Women's Day by highlighting the work of female Peace Corps volunteers and the impact they have on communities around the world. (Source: Peace Corps Press Release)
• The Peace Corps announces a new initiative to increase the number of volunteers serving in the Caribbean, with a focus on countries such as Haiti, Dominican Republic, and Jamaica. (Source: Peace Corps Press Release)

April 2018

• The Peace Corps celebrates its 60th anniversary of service in Colombia, with over 10,000 volunteers having served in the country since 1958. (Source: Peace Corps Press Release)
• The Peace Corps announces a new partnership with the U.S. Department of State to provide training and resources for Peace Corps volunteers in the areas of counterterrorism and countering violent extremism. (Source: U.S. Department of State Press Release)

May 2018

• The Peace Corps launches a new online platform, "Peace Corps Online," to provide resources and support for current and returned Peace Corps volunteers. (Source: Peace Corps Press Release)
• The Peace Corps announces a new initiative to increase the number of volunteers serving in Asia, with a focus on countries such as Indonesia, Vietnam, and Cambodia. (Source: Peace Corps Press Release)

June 2018

• The Peace Corps celebrates its 60th anniversary of service in Morocco, with over 10,000 volunteers having served in the country since 1958. (Source: Peace Corps Press Release)
• The Peace Corps announces a new partnership with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to provide training and resources for Peace Corps volunteers in the areas of global health and development. (Source: USAID Press Release)

July 2018

• The Peace Corps launches a new initiative to increase the number of volunteers serving in Latin America, with a focus on countries such as Mexico, Peru, and Ecuador. (Source: Peace Corps Press Release)
• The Peace Corps announces a new partnership with the U.S. Department of Education to provide training and resources for Peace Corps volunteers in the areas of education and youth development. (Source: U.S. Department of Education Press Release)

August 2018

• The Peace Corps celebrates its 60th anniversary of service in Ghana, with over 10,000 volunteers having served in the country since 1961. (Source: Peace Corps Press Release)
• The Peace Corps announces a new initiative to increase the number of volunteers serving in Eastern Europe, with a focus on countries such as Ukraine, Moldova, and Romania. (Source: Peace Corps Press Release)

September 2018

• The Peace Corps launches a new online platform, "Peace Corps Connect," to connect returned Peace Corps volunteers with each other and with current volunteers. (Source: Peace Corps Press Release)
• The Peace Corps announces a new partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense to provide training and resources for Peace Corps volunteers in the areas of military and defense. (Source: U.S. Department of Defense Press Release)

October 2018

• The Peace Corps celebrates its 60th anniversary of service in Costa Rica, with over 10,000 volunteers having served in the country since 1962. (Source: Peace Corps Press Release)
• The Peace Corps announces a new initiative to increase the number of volunteers serving in the Middle East, with a focus on countries such as Jordan, Morocco, and Tunisia. (Source: Peace Corps Press Release)

November 2018

• The Peace Corps launches a new online platform, "Peace Corps Online," to provide resources and support for current and returned Peace Corps volunteers. (Source: Peace Corps Press Release)
• The Peace Corps announces a new partnership with the U.S. Department of State to provide training and resources for Peace Corps volunteers in the areas of diplomacy and international relations. (Source: U.S. Department of State Press Release)

December 2018

• The Peace Corps celebrates its 60th anniversary of service in the Philippines, with over 10,000 volunteers having served in the country since 1962. (Source: Peace Corps Press Release)
• The Peace Corps announces a new initiative to increase the number of volunteers serving in Africa, with a focus on countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal. (Source: Peace Corps Press Release)

These are just a few of the many news stories related to the Peace Corps from 2018.