The Peace Corps
traces its roots and mission to 1960, when then Senator John F. Kennedy challenged
students at the University of Michigan to serve their country in the cause
of peace by living and working in developing countries. From that inspiration
grew an agency of the federal government devoted to world peace and friendship.
Since that time, more than 195,000 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in 139 host countries to work on issues
ranging from AIDS education to information technology and environmental preservation.
Today's Peace Corps is more vital than ever, working in emerging and
essential areas such as information technology and business development, and committing more than 1,000 new Volunteers
as a part of the
President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. Peace Corps Volunteers continue to help countless individuals who
want to build a better life for themselves, their children, and their communities.
There's quite a bit to learn about the Peace Corpsexplore the following sections to get to know its mission, history, and
current endeavors in depth: |