Peru

Peace Corps in Peru

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Volunteers in Peru work with their communities on projects in community economic development, health, and youth development. During their service in Peru, Volunteers learn to speak local languages, including Quechua and Spanish.

Volunteers
All-time: 3,864
Program Dates
1962-1974, 2002-present
Official Language
Spanish, Quechua, Aymara

Volunteer Openings in Peru

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Youth Development Facilitator

Departs no earlier than Late 2022
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Community Health Facilitator

Departs no earlier than Late 2022
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Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.

Mark Twain

Current Projects in Peru

Health Community Economic Development Youth in Development

Stories from Peru

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Peace Corps Thought Leaders Forum puts diversity, equity, and inclusion front and center Enduring impact: The legacy of Peace Corps service in philanthropy and business A Peace Corps Volunteer deploys science background to improve water quality in Peru

Photos from Peru

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Support Projects in Peru

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Peru Country Fund

Contributions to the Peru Country Fund will support Volunteer and community projects that will take place in Peru.

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