Secretary Clinton Meets Embassy Officials, Peace Corps Volunteers in Guatemala
March 9, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 9, 2010 Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton addressed the United States Ambassador to Guatemala, embassy officials, and Peace Corps volunteers and staff in Guatemala City on Friday, March 5th.

Over 4,561 Peace Corps volunteers have served in Guatemala since the program was established in 1963. Volunteers in this Central American nation work in the areas of rural preventative health, integrated youth development, sustainable agricultural expansion, rural tourism, municipal development, and a school health education. Currently, 209 volunteers are serving in Guatemala.
As Peace Corps approaches its 50th anniversary, its service legacy continues to promote peace and friendship around the world with 7,671 volunteers serving in 76 host countries. Historically, nearly 200,000 Americans have served with the Peace Corps to promote a better understanding between Americans and the people of 139 host countries. Peace Corps Volunteers must be U.S. citizens and at least 18 years of age. Peace Corps service is a 27-month commitment. To learn more about the Peace Corps, please visit our website: www.peacecorps.gov.
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