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Projects in Belize

Youth in Development

In 2023, Peace Corps Belize and the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Transport’s National Sports Council signed a memorandum of understanding to collaboratively address the youth sports development needs of Belizean youth ages 6 to 14 under the Youth Empowered by Sports (YES) Project. Youth Development Volunteers will work alongside youth and sports organizations (government and non-governmental) and support the development and sustainability of school-based sports clubs in preparation for national primary school sports tournaments.

Project goal: Belizean youth lead empowered lives and are supported in realizing their full potential.

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Youth Development Volunteer Isaac plays softball with a community member.

Through working with youth, service providers, parents and caregivers; we aim to

  • strengthen the life skills of youth
  • increase the skills of youth service providers to effectively implement positive youth development programs
  • increase the skills of parents/caregivers to communicate with youth and promote their participation in life skills and sports activities

Youth Development Volunteers are trained to promote authentic engagement, collaborative problem-solving and knowledge exchange with their community and school-based counterparts. They carry out activities that support host country priorities, complement a national youth sports development strategy, and support the Peace Corps’ approach to development work.

Education

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Education Volunteer Peggy in the classroom.

Peace Corps Belize works in close partnership with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science, and Technology (MoECST), local schools, and NGOs to advance the Ministry’s goal two: transforming teaching and learning, in alignment with UN sustainable development goal 4: quality education for all. This shared commitment focuses on strengthening early childhood and special education, and science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) instruction across Belize.

Rooted in collaboration, projects focus on creating inclusive and engaging learning environments by working alongside educators to strengthen teaching practices and support student learning. Approaches draw on the science of how children learn and emphasize early, evidence-based strategies that reduce the need for later interventions. From building strong literacy foundations to promoting play-based learning in preschools, improving access for children with diverse needs, and promoting creative problem-solving through STEAM, these efforts reflect a shared vision for meaningful and sustainable solutions co-created with partners.

To advance these priorities, Peace Corps Belize’s Education sector employs three ways to serve to put strategies into practice. By blending two-year, third year transfer, short-term specialized Peace Corps Response Volunteers, and virtual service assignments, Peace Corps Belize works alongside educators and communities to provide adaptable and impactful support. This integrated approach promotes sustainability and fosters responsive partnerships that strengthen teaching and learning throughout communities.

By combining local expertise with Volunteer service, Peace Corps Belize’s Education sector aims to support professional growth, promote inclusive practices, and strengthen educational systems through grassroots collaboration.

Early Childhood Literacy

The goal of this program is to ensure that every Standard 1 (U.S. grade 2) student is reading at grade level.

Peace Corps Response Brandi with three students during a small group learning.
Peace Corps Response Volunteer Brandi supported literacy in Belize.

Special education

The Special Education program's goal is to support teachers in ensuring all Belizean children have access to quality education by equipping educators with the knowledge and skills to address the diverse physical, social, emotional, and academic needs of students.

STEAM

The goal of the STEAM program is to provide targeted coaching and instructional support in STEAM methodologies to teachers so they can foster student engagement, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Peace Corps Belize's collaboration with the ministry reflects our commitment to a holistic, sustainable approach—one that values stakeholder insights, fosters professional growth, and strengthens education in literacy, SPED, and STEAM. Together, we are shaping a future where every child in Belize has the opportunity to learn, create, and thrive.