🏡 Ever wonder what it’s like to live in Montenegro as a Peace Corps Volunteer? ▶️ Watch as Volunteer Patti gives us a tour of her host family’s home where she'll stay throughout her service.

#WomensEqualityDay commemorates the 19th Amendment ratification, a significant milestone toward a more equitable future for women and girls. This same spirit of empowerment is alive in Nepal, where #PeaceCorps Volunteers are working with women to learn and share oyster mushroom

🇲🇩 Moldova Celebrates its 32nd Independence Day today! We are honored to celebrate this occasion with colleagues, friends, host families, partners, and counterparts across the country. This day of national pride also opens a new chapter for Peace Corps Moldova. The newly

🔔Ringing the bell is a tradition that marks the completion of #PeaceCorps service. No matter the country of service, Volunteers are filled with mixed emotions as they ring the bell and reflect on the experiences and connections that will stay with them forever, bid farewell to

What goes on behind the scenes before Volunteers arrive? A lot! Here's a glimpse into how staff prepare the host families who will welcome Trainees into their homes. 🏡 This summer, Peace Corps Mozambique staff worked closely with host families to answer their questions and get

Highlighting Our Partnership with The Gambia 🇬🇲🤝 We're excited to share that our Country Director, Siiri Morley, met with President Adama Barrow last week, alongside U.S. Ambassador to The Gambia, Sharon Cromer, and the senior leadership team of Peace Corps The Gambia. The

It's World Distance Learning Day! 🌏📚 Today we're highlighting our Virtual Service Pilot, an opportunity where participants like Elizabeth can make a difference globally... from their own homes. Through the Virtual Service Pilot, Elizabeth worked with a Youth and Community

🇰🇬 Today we wish our staff, partners, Volunteers, and friends in the Kyrgyz Republic a very happy Independence Day. If the recent swearing-in ceremony of new Volunteers is any indication, the Kyrgyz Republic Independence Day festivities are certain to involve dancing, warm

We're zooming into Deaf Awareness Month by connecting Deaf students virtually! Recently, Peace Corps Volunteer Alana brought together students from the Indiana School for the Deaf and a school in Ghana for a virtual cultural exchange. With seamless interpretation between

We're honoring two significant occasions today! 🎉 It's Viet Nam's 79th National Day! We stand united with our formidable family of colleagues, partners, counterparts, and Volunteers - those trailblazers who consistently fuel our mission with their spirit of collaboration. As

Step up to the plate and join us for Peace Corps Night at Nationals Park! ⚾ On Tuesday, September 10, the Washington Nationals will take on the Atlanta Braves at 6:45 p.m. EDT. Pregame activities will feature the 2024 Peace Corps Parade of Nations to honor the collaborative

Welcoming New Trainees Across the Globe 🛩️ We're excited to welcome new Peace Corps Trainees as they touch down in Uganda, Zambia, Mozambique, and the Dominican Republic. The air is filled with a mix of nerves and excitement as these individuals begin a new chapter that will

An Unlikely Friendship 💚 Sometimes, the most unexpected friendships can have the greatest impact. Jian, a 70-year-old Peace Corps Response Volunteer, left her home and young grandchildren to serve in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, where she met Fabian—a young boy whose world

Today, we honor the strength and spirit of Eswatini as the country celebrates its Independence Day. 🇸🇿 🙌 As we reflect on the rich history of the country, we're incredibly thankful for our more than 45-year partnership with the Eswatini people and for welcoming our newest

For our newest Peace Corps Health Trainees in Benin, every day brings hands-on learning. From leading health talks in local languages to growing nourishing gardens, Trainees are gaining the skills needed for service and to effectively partner with local leaders for positive

It's International Literacy Day! 📚 With support from our Virtual Service Pilot Participants, students from Jamaica's Bethabara Primary School are gaining confidence as they improve their reading skills, one word at a time. Read more: bit.ly/4cToL9x #PeaceCorpsJamaica

Celebrating North Macedonia's Independence Day! 🇲🇰🌶️ As ajvar season kicks off, #PeaceCorps Volunteers continue their work in Community Economic Development and Education, fostering strong connections and cultural exchange. Here's to a future of shared learning and growth!

Today, we are pleased to share #AmericaGives, a collaborative effort with America250 to inspire a year-round culture of service heading into what will be the largest year of service ever in 2026. Learn how you can give back: america250.org/america-gives/ #PeaceCorps #WhyIGive

We're excited to announce a new interagency agreement with U.S. EPA to establish a training pilot for our Volunteers & local partners. The training will leverage both agencies' strengths to support local communities' most pressing environmental protection & public health concerns in

⭐ Service brings communities together and builds a more peaceful world for all. We’re excited to share our new MOU with Selective Service to reach and connect with more Americans about the transformative power of service. Read more: bit.ly/3TjKjFy