As I begin my journey to Peace Corps Uganda, I'm thinking about friends and family of Peace Corps Volunteers and RPCVs who might take a similar trip next year. If you plan to go abroad soon, #beginyourjourney by applying for a passport now, while demand is down. #PassportMonth

1% of households in #Gambia practice Open Defecation. Meeting the need for toilets of these households, will reduce the spread of diseases such as diarrhea. We can make🇬🇲the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to be open defecation free. #FridayMotivation #ForEveryChild.

One of the best things about being Peace Corps Director is spending time with Volunteers and hearing about their service. Meet the Peace Corps SA Volunteers I got to spend time with this week in South Africa!

We hear the concerns of Volunteers, friends, and family members, and are addressing them as best as possible. As we continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, our priority is the health, safety, and security of our Volunteers. Read @ peacecorps.gov/coronavirus/ (updated daily)

Check out this interesting article from my friend Eileen Choffnes !! My latest article in (Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists) on the idea of making a conscious decision to take a break from coronavirus measures. bit.ly/2VRUnXD x.com/BulletinAtomic…

We’re kicking off #PeaceCorpsWeek with a photo montage that highlights 60 years of Peace Corps service through the decades. RPCVs, #RepYourDecade! youtu.be/vb1bkdrCtVQ

The Peace Corps was established 60 years ago today and I am incredibly thankful for the countless local counterparts and more than 240,000 Volunteers who have promoted world peace and friendship through the decades. #PeaceCorpsWeek

The Peace Corps Times makes a stop in 🇬🇲 The Gambia! Since 1967, this West African nation has welcomed more than 1,977 volunteers who work on projects in Agriculture, Education, and Health.

The Peace Corps Times takes a closer look at 🇬🇲 The Gambia. Did you know The Gambia is the smallest country on mainland Africa? Its widest point is just 30 miles and the 1,120 km Gambia River runs through the middle of the country.

Happy #OlderAmericansMonth! There are plenty of opportunities to serve, regardless of age. Register for our info session to learn how to become an effective Volunteer in the 50-plus age category. peacecorps.gov/events/21_vrs_… 📅 : May 12 🕠 : 5:30-6:30 PM EST

Together with the Director of Peace Corps Albania, Mrs. Megan Wilson we were pleased to announce the return of Peace Corps Volunteers to Albania, 2 years after their evacuation due to COVID-19 pandemic.

#FactFriday ▶️ Peace Corps Response has 110 openings in 18 different countries right now. If you are interested in learning more about available opportunities, visit bit.ly/3KgRS8l #PeaceCorps #Service #PCR

Six US volunteers are to serve in primary schools, co-teach with Montenegrin English teachers – and help out with after-school activities. balkaninsight.com/2022/12/09/us-…

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Be part of something bigger. #ServeBoldly Learn more. 👉 bit.ly/3kKfqMo

This Women's History Month, we want to highlight Dr. Carolyn Payton. She was a scholar, an advocate for peace, and the first woman to be appointed director of the Peace Corps. Learn more about her. 👉 bit.ly/41U9Vv7 #WomensHistoryMonth #PeaceCorps,

#PeaceCorps Montenegro Trainee Harper recently experienced a local tradition with her host dad: apple picking. They collected buckets of apples from their orchard that they'll use to make pita od jabuka, a local apple pastry. 🍎🍏 #BuildingBonds

Connecting students to the world is powerful. 💪 Learn how the #PeaceCorps bridges American educators and students with the world through lesson plans, activities, events, and free intercultural exchange: bit.ly/34bjfBt #InternationalEducationWeek #IEW

We mourn the loss of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, whose lifelong commitment to service resonates profoundly with the mission and values of the Peace Corps. Read Peace Corps Director's official statement here: bit.ly/40OROXe

Today, we remember the transgender lives taken this year. No one should be discriminated against simply for being themselves. #TransgenderRemembranceDay