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Friday, May 4, 2018

Peace Corps Director Jody Olsen to Lead Presidential Delegation to Sierra Leone

WASHINGTON – Peace Corps Director Jody Olsen will lead a Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Sierra Leone next week for the Inauguration of His Excellency Julius Maada Bio, President Donald J. Trump announced May 3.

Click here to read the full press release from the White House.

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About the Peace Corps: The Peace Corps sends Americans with a passion for service abroad on behalf of the United States to work with communities and create lasting change. Volunteers develop sustainable solutions to address challenges in education, health, community economic development, agriculture, environment and youth development. Through their Peace Corps experience, volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a life-long commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today's global economy. Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, more than 230,000 Americans of all ages have served in 141 countries worldwide.

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