From rural villages to busy cities, women are the backbone of society. They are health care professionals, local organizers, inventive entrepreneurs, sustainability-minded farmers and dedicated educators.

I live in a rural mountain community on the border of the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

I applied to the Peace Corps thinking about my mom, who has always been a source of inspiration to me.

¿Hablas español? Use your language skills as you live, learn and serve in a community overseas.

What follows is a sketch of an "average" day in my life as a community economic development Volunteer in the rural Dominican Republic.

Around the globe, Peace Corps Volunteers work with local counterparts to design and implement safe, affordable and sustainable water and sanitation projects.

As a Peace Corps Volunteer, you'll likely have the chance to learn a new language during service — and you never know where that will lead you.

Serving in the Peace Corps alongside your partner or spouse can have advantages. 

When it comes to relationships, whether personal or professional, trust is an important factor.