Peru
More than 3,170 Peace Corps volunteers have served in Peru since the program was established in 1962. Currently, 271 volunteers serve in Peru. Volunteers work in the areas of youth development, small business development, health and environment. Volunteers are trained and work in Spanish, and some receive language training in Quechua.
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Vital Statistics
- Population Average
- 26 million
- Program Dates
- 1962 - 1974, 2002 - present
- Number of Volunteers
- 271
- Total Volunteers to Date
- 3,171
- Program Sectors
Youth Development, Small Business Development, Health, Environment
- Languages Spoken
- Quechua and Spanish
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