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We've served in more than 134 developing countries since the Peace Corps was created in 1961. That global experience defined our lives and changed our views of the world and of our role in that world. Welcome!
Recent Messages
Fellowship Abroad Opportunity
Hello Peace Corps Community!
Although I am not a past or current PC volunteer, I have much respect for this program. I am spreading the word specifically to retired professionals and peace corp vo...
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posted by Samasource
International Day of Peace
21st September is the UN's Culture of Peace Initiative International Day of Peace on 21st September 2009. They are inviting everyone to post events on their calendar (internationaldayofpeace.org/pa...
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posted by AbhijitBanerjee
PEACE CORPS INDIA 1966-68
Hello Fellow PCVs:
I am the wife of a Peace Corps Volunteer who served in India 1966-68. I am India born, met American PCV in Madras (at that time, now Chennai) married, and living for the next sub...
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posted by Kash
Tanzania 11 1966-68
Hi
I am a returned volunteer. I was originally in a Malawi high school group, but at Syrcause training several members got transferred to teach primary school in Tanzania. In any event it was a gre...
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posted by JohnLake10
what it takes to be a PCV
Whether or not you realize it, a host country must first ask the President of the United States for Peace Corps volunteers. One might not also realize that becoming a PCV is more complicated than...
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posted by artistinmaine
Nominated to serve in Africa
Hi everyone,
It's great to find a group of Peace Corps volunteers here at eons. I have been nominated since July and am awaiting final medical clearance to learn what country I am posted to in Afr...
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posted by literarygal
Freedom from Hunger Day
Here's an event you might consider adding to your calendar:
Want to End Hunger?
Log on September 28 and Take Action!
Freedom from Hunger Day
www.freedomfromhunger.org
Freedom from Hunger Day w...
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posted by freedomfrom
RPCV, Kyrgyzstan '97-'00
I began my P.C. service at the age of 53 as a Sustainable Economic Development Volunteer and served for three years--I extended for an additional year because I loved my work. I now live in Orange ...
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posted by peacefulnan
Ukraine Volunteers
Does anyone know of an active PCV serving in the Ukraine?
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posted by artistinmaine
Panama 1967-71
I am an RPCV. I usually don't spend a lot of time reminiscing about the past which is why I don't go to RPCV reunions. However, I would like to acknowledge that my 4 years in Panama were among the ...
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posted by Dotyo
