Third Goal

“The logic of the Peace Corps is that someday we are going to bring it home to America.”

President John F. Kennedy

Peace Corps service continues long after Volunteers leave their posts. President Kennedy stated that the third goal of the Peace Corps is to "strengthen Americans' understanding about the world and its peoples." By sharing their Peace Corps experience and host country culture, returned and current Volunteers, as well as friends of the Peace Corps, can support the third goal commitment throughout the year and especially during Peace Corps Week.

Here you'll find creative ideas, suggestions by Volunteers, pictures, and free items for download to help you keep the Peace Corps experience alive for your audience. New items will be added frequently, so check back often!

What is Third Goal?

Learn about the Peace Corps' Third Goal and why it is important. Find resources for Peace Corps Week and celebrating our 50th Anniversary.

Events

Find upcoming events and see highlights from past events.

Get Involved

Learn how Returned Volunteers and Currently Serving Volunteers, as well as Friends and Family of the Peace Corps, can plan and participate in Third Goal activities. Get the latest "How To" Kits for suggestions and best practices.

Register Your Participation

Register your Third Goal participation. Registrants will receive a FREE Third Goal resource packet to supplement your event or activity.

Share with the Peace Corps Community

Submit your 2009 ideas and plans, Third Goal videos, photos, and activity highlights, and enter our poster contest!

United We Serve

A summer opportunity for the Peace Corps Community.

Last updated Feb 08 2009