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About Peace Corps in Peru
Volunteers in Peru work with their communities on locally prioritized projects in the Community Economic Development, Health, and Youth in Development sectors. During their service in Peru, Volunteers learn to speak local languages, including Quechua and Spanish.
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About Peru
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Living Conditions in Peru
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Packing Guidance for Peru
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Stories From Peru
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Projects in Peru
Learn about the different projects underway.
Peace Corps Peru is seeking to engage the local market.
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Opportunities in Peru
Peace Corps Volunteer
Peace Corps Response
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Virtual Service Pilot
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Photo gallery
Volunteer teaches in a Peruvian school.
Peace Corps Peru staff receive a new group of Volunteers at the airport.
Volunteer participates in the Carnaval dance contest.
Volunteer teaches at a Peruvian school.
Residents of a small community map routes of contamination in their area that can cause illness as part of a workshop to improve household sanitation in Peru.
Taking measurements for wastewater pipes that will be built in a Peruvian community that lacks access to sanitation facilities.
Middle school students in Peru use charts to identify cloud cover and participate in other science projects with the support of a Response Volunteer.
A Volunteer teaches primary school students about trash management with the support of a municipality in Peru.
A town council member, a student, and a Volunteer protect young saplings that have been planted to reduce erosion in a rural community in Peru.
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Featured Volunteer Profile
Kevin J.
Peru
Youth Development Volunteer
Peace Corps Volunteer
"The most important thing I’ve learned is that in my community here in Peru, in the U.S.—or in my opinion anywhere—we have more in common that connects us than separates us."
Read about Kevin's experience
Featured Volunteer Profile
Naomi Ping S.
Peru
Youth Development Facilitator
Peace Corps Volunteer
"Soccer is a truly beautiful game that brings people together. ... Through soccer, I have bonded with parents and earned their trust, shared ideas with professors and earned their respect, and learned all the local slang from teenagers."
Read about Naomi Ping's experience
Featured Volunteer Profile
Nancy A.
Peru
Water Resource Specialist
Peace Corps Response
"The Response program was a great opportunity for me to use my background in water resources for a specific need ... it felt like a great opportunity to finally be able to give back to my community."
Read about Nancy's experience
