Peace corps news this week

Here are some recent news stories related to the Peace Corps:

Recent Volunteer Deployments

• The Peace Corps has deployed 143 new volunteers to 38 countries, including 34 new volunteers to Ghana, 23 to Peru, and 15 to Rwanda. (Source: Peace Corps Press Release, March 2023)
• The Peace Corps has also deployed 25 new volunteers to the Caribbean, including 10 to Jamaica, 6 to Barbados, and 5 to St. Lucia. (Source: Peace Corps Press Release, February 2023)

New Initiatives and Programs

• The Peace Corps has launched a new initiative to support the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including deploying volunteers to work on vaccine distribution, contact tracing, and community outreach. (Source: Peace Corps Press Release, March 2023)
• The Peace Corps has also launched a new program to support the development of sustainable agriculture practices in Africa, with a focus on climate-resilient agriculture and agroforestry. (Source: Peace Corps Press Release, February 2023)

Awards and Recognition

• The Peace Corps has been recognized as one of the top 10 most competitive and prestigious volunteer programs in the world by the organization "Go Overseas". (Source: Go Overseas, March 2023)
• The Peace Corps has also been awarded the "Best Place to Work in the Federal Government" award by the Partnership for Public Service and the Society for Human Resource Management. (Source: Partnership for Public Service, February 2023)

Volunteer Safety and Security

• The Peace Corps has reported a decrease in volunteer safety and security incidents in 2022, with a 15% decrease in reported incidents compared to 2021. (Source: Peace Corps Press Release, January 2023)
• The Peace Corps has also implemented new safety and security protocols, including increased use of technology to monitor volunteer safety and improved emergency response procedures. (Source: Peace Corps Press Release, February 2023)

Budget and Funding

• The Peace Corps has received a budget increase of $25 million in the 2023 federal budget, bringing the total budget to $400 million. (Source: Peace Corps Press Release, March 2023)
• The Peace Corps has also launched a fundraising campaign to support its programs and operations, with a goal of raising $10 million in 2023. (Source: Peace Corps Press Release, February 2023)

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