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Peace Corps in Peru

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Volunteers in Peru work with their communities on locally prioritized projects in Community Economic Development, Health, and Youth in Development sectors. During their service in Peru, Volunteers learn to speak local languages, including Quechua and Spanish.

Volunteers
Current: 71
All-time: 3,955
Program Dates
1962-1974, 2002-present
Official Language
Spanish, Quechua, Aymara

Opportunities in Peru

Peace Corps Response

There are currently no Peace Corps Response openings in Peru, but there are others available around the world.

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Virtual Service Pilot

There are currently no Virtual Service Pilot engagements in Peru, but there are others available around the world.

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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
Annual Volunteer Survey: See satisfaction results for Peru [PDF]

Stories from Peru

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How STEM careers can be boosted by Peace Corps service
Committed to service: Couple embarks on journey from in-person service to virtual
5 returned Volunteers explain why it’s never too late to serve

Photos from Peru

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Support Projects in Peru

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Peru Country Fund

Contributions to the Peru Country Fund support sustainable, community-driven approved Peace Corps Partnership Program projects in Peru that are led …

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