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About Peace Corps in Kyrgyz Republic
Volunteers in the Kyrgyz Republic work with their communities on locally prioritized projects in the Education sector. During their service in the Kyrgyz Republic, Volunteers learn to speak local languages, including Kyrgyz.
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About Kyrgyz Republic
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Living Conditions in Kyrgyz Republic
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Packing Guidance for Kyrgyz Republic
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Stories From Kyrgyz Republic
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Projects in Kyrgyz Republic
Learn about the different projects underway.
Peace Corps Kyrgyz Republic is seeking to engage the local market.
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Opportunities in Kyrgyz Republic
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Photo gallery
Volunteer Nicole leads a girls' empowerment through sports group in Kyrgyzstan.
Serena, a visually impaired Volunteer, helps educate blind and visually impaired youth in the Kyrgyz Republic. Here a student learns how to read in Braille.
Kyrgyz students live in a group house where they learn how to read and write in braille, walk with a cane, and manage household tasks. Serena, a visually impaired Volunteer, supports them.
A Volunteer helps direct a performance in the Kyrgyz Republic.
Third graders in the Kyrgyz Republic proudly display their new English language textbooks.
Students raise their hands during a youth leadership and life skills camp organized by Lila, a Volunteer, and local collaborators in the Kyrgyz Republic.
Peer leaders Elnura and Aidana prepare for a session about self-esteem at a GLOW camp in the Kyrgyz Republic.
Kyrgyz boys ride camels in the mountains during the annual World Nomad Games.
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Featured Volunteer Profile
David E.
Kyrgyz Republic
English Language Teacher and Teacher Trainer
Peace Corps Volunteer
"I greatly enjoy the diversity in my community and seeing people respect and befriend each other. In addition to Kyrgyz people, there are people with Turkish, Russian, Dungan, Kazakh, Uyghur, Lezgin, Azerbaijani, and Korean ancestry who live in my village."
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Featured Volunteer Profile
Brian M.
Kyrgyz Republic
Ecotourism Tourism Volunteer
Peace Corps Response
"Witnessing community members’ enthusiasm for sustainable tourism initiatives and their exchange of cultural insights about the region has been really rewarding."
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Featured Volunteer Profile
Jacob L.
Kyrgyz Republic
English Teacher
Peace Corps Volunteer
"Be open to everything. There are so many opportunities to experience, you must be ready to take every day as a new adventure ... One day you can be doing lesson planning and then get asked to help slaughter a sheep with your school director!"
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