About North Macedonia

Peace Corps North Macedonia

Peace Corps was established in North Macedonia in 1996 by invitation of the Government of North Macedonia. Since then, more than 880 Volunteers have worked with schools, local municipalities, civil society organizations, and public institutions to meet the diverse needs of communities throughout the country.

In exploring various programming opportunities, government officials in North Macedonia and Peace Corps staff determined that an English and Inclusive Education project targeting English language learning, interactive teaching methods, and the use of new technologies would meet the nation’s growing demand for English language competence and have great potential for enhancing the capacities of the local education system.

Since 1996, Volunteers have been working in primary and secondary public schools throughout the country with an emphasis on rural and marginalized communities. Additionally, Peace Corps is committed to supporting the Government of North Macedonia’s efforts to increase the social inclusion and de-institutionalization of people with special needs. Volunteers are strengthening the capacity of local staff and developing programs and activities with beneficiaries and parents.

In 2005, Peace Corps North Macedonia initiated a Community Development program to assist public institutions, community groups, and NGOs in strengthening their capacity to develop and implement sustainable programs and activities.

As an acknowledgment of the importance of our work and the dedication of our Volunteers and staff, the President of North Macedonia awarded Peace Corps with the Order of Merit for North Macedonia in 2014. Peace Corps North Macedonia has active memoranda of understanding with the Ministry of Education and Science, Ministry of Local Self Government, Bureau for Development of the Education, and key NGO networks.

Peace Corps North Macedonia hosts the Peace Corps Response program, which sends experienced professionals to undertake short-term, high-impact service assignments in communities around the world. Peace Corps Response Volunteers are expected to possess the technical skills needed to fulfill their assigned role with minimal training.

Peace Corps North Macedonia also hosts the Virtual Service Pilot, which connects qualified U.S. citizens with host country counterparts to meet partner requests in new ways—from supplementing on-the-ground Volunteer efforts to reaching regions where Volunteers cannot go. Participants collaborate virtually with counterparts to complete project tasks, donating 5-15 hours per week for 3-6 months.

Requesting a Volunteer

Peace Corps North Macedonia is currently receiving applications from NGOs, schools, and other institutions who are interested in hosting a Volunteer. Please review the information in the following document:

Call for Application for U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer 2025

If your organization or community group is interested in working with a Peace Corps Volunteer in 2024-2026:

1. Read the information in the call and the homestay family flyer Macedonian and Albanian version)
2. Fill out the Volunteer Request Form 2025
3. Email the form to [email protected]

The deadline for submissions is April 15, 2025.

For additional information about the Peace Corps and the application process, please contact staff below:

English and Inclusive Education Sector

Nadica Georgieva, English and Inclusive Education Program Manager
Phone: 070 385 642
Email: [email protected]

Teuta Saljii, Program Sector Specialist

Phone: 070 383 780
Email: [email protected]

Community Economic Development Sector

Mirlinda Alemdar, Community Development Program Manager
Phone: 070 306 049
Email: [email protected]

Dragan Markoski, Program Sector Specialist
Phone: 070 406 005
Email: [email protected]

For more information about our activities, please see these resources:

Annual Report 2017 
Annual Report 2018
Annual Report 2019
Annual Report 2020
Annual Report 2021
Annual Report 2022
Peace Corps North Macedonia at a Glance 2017
Peace Corps North Macedonia at a Glance 2018
March 2018 Newsletter
June 2018 Newsletter
September 2018 Newsletter

Volunteer satisfaction, health, and safety

• Annual Volunteer Survey satisfaction results [PDF]
• Health and medical care summary [PDF]
• Crime, harassment, and early termination of service [PDF]

Partners

Since the start, Peace Corps North Macedonia has collaborated closely with many national government partners and national organizations and networks. These national partners support our implementation of the project plans for our English Education and Community Development programs.

Ministry of Education and Science

Since 1996, we have been working with the Ministry of Education and Science to improve English language education in North Macedonia. Peace Corps Volunteers work with local teachers in primary and secondary schools across the country.

Bureau for Development of Education

The Bureau provides knowledge and expertise to Peace Corps trainings and supports the promotion of the Peace Corps among the English teachers.

Ministry of Local Self-Government

Since 2005, we have been working with the Ministry of Local Self-Government to support community development initiatives in North Macedonia. Volunteers serve in local municipality offices throughout the country.

National Red Cross Macedonia

The Red Cross and Peace Corps both share a focus and commitment to increase the capacities of youth through youth clubs. Peace Corps Volunteers work in local Red Cross branches across the country.

National Youth Council of Macedonia (NYCM)

We work with the NYCM to support the training and placement of Peace Corps Volunteers with youth-focused organizations.