The Peace Corps Returns to El Salvador with First Group of Volunteers Since 2016
SAN SALVADOR – Today, nine Peace Corps Volunteers took the pledge of service to become the first cohort of volunteers to live and work in El Salvador since 2016. This group—all who are extending their service for a third year in El Salvador after a two-year assignment in another Peace Corps country—bring their experience and expertise to support community economic development, education, and youth initiatives. The ceremony, held in San Salvador, just one year after the Peace Corps announced the re-opening of its country program, marks a new milestone in the relationship between the United States and El Salvador.
“Today is not just a celebration, it’s a commitment to continue building on the decades-long partnership with the people of El Salvador,” said Peace Corps Director Carol Spahn. “These Peace Corps Volunteers are bringing their experience from countries around the world to launch this exciting new chapter.”
Since 1962, more than 2,300 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in all 14 administrative regions of El Salvador, partnering with community members in the areas of agriculture, health, community economic development, and youth in development. With this new cohort, these volunteers will deepen our partnership with the Salvadoran people, working to strengthen the capacity of the local people and support their community’s vision for the future.
The Peace Corps invites U.S. citizens from all backgrounds, who embody the spirit of service and cross-cultural understanding, to become volunteers. The next application deadline is October 1, 2024. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply online to contribute to global peace and friendship. Visit PeaceCorps.gov to learn more about Peace Corps Volunteer service and how volunteers connect with immersive experiences in over 60 countries.
ABOUT THE PEACE CORPS:
The Peace Corps is an international service network of Volunteers, community members, host country partners and staff who are driven by the agency’s mission of world peace and friendship. At the invitation of governments around the world, Peace Corps Volunteers work alongside community members on locally prioritized projects in the areas of education, health, environment, agriculture, community economic development, and youth development. Through service, members of the Peace Corps network develop transferable skills and hone intercultural competencies that position them to be the next generation of global leaders. Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, more than 240,000 Volunteers have served in 144 countries worldwide. For more information, visit peacecorps.gov and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
CONTACT:
Karen Mascarinas
Acting Director, Peace Corps Communications
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