history: Peace Corps
Mission
In 1961, President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps to promote world peace and friendship. The Peace Corps' mission has three simple goals:
Description
The Peace Corps traces its roots and mission to 1960, when then Senator John F. Kennedy challenged students at the University of Michigan to serve their country in the cause of peace by living and working in developing countries. From that inspiration grew an agency of the federal government devoted to world peace and friendship.
Since that time, 200,000+ Peace Corps Volunteers have served in 139 host countries to work on issues ranging from AIDS education to information technology and environmental preservation.
Today's Peace Corps is more vital than ever, working in emerging and essential areas such as information technology and business development, and contributing to the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. Peace Corps Volunteers continue to help countless individuals who want to build a better life for themselves, their children, and their communities.
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In 1961, President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps to promote world peace and friendship. The Peace Corps' mission has three simple goals:
- Helping the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women.
- Helping promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served.
- Helping promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans.
Description
The Peace Corps traces its roots and mission to 1960, when then Senator John F. Kennedy challenged students at the University of Michigan to serve their country in the cause of peace by living and working in developing countries. From that inspiration grew an agency of the federal government devoted to world peace and friendship.
Since that time, 200,000+ Peace Corps Volunteers have served in 139 host countries to work on issues ranging from AIDS education to information technology and environmental preservation.
Today's Peace Corps is more vital than ever, working in emerging and essential areas such as information technology and business development, and contributing to the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. Peace Corps Volunteers continue to help countless individuals who want to build a better life for themselves, their children, and their communities.
Visit Peace Corps on Facebook for more news and information.
history: Pc Morocco
Photo: Matt Rogers
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Morocco was among the first countries to invite the Peace Corps to assist in its development and manpower needs. A group of 53 surveyors, English teachers and irrigation foremen first arrived in Morocco in 1963 at the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
From 1963 to today, nearly 4,000 Volunteers have served the Kingdom of Morocco in more sites, sectors, and projects than can be accurately reported, but which have included such endeavors as laboratory technology, urban development, commercial development, education of the blind and deaf, rural water supply, small business development, beekeeping, and English training. Currently, Volunteers serve in the Youth Development sector. |
youth development
Youth constitute the majority of Morocco's population. Volunteers are assigned to communities with varying numbers of youth centers, women's clubs, schools, and other associations. They design, facilitate, and sustain participatory educational opportunities that allow community members to face their own capacities and improve their own lives.
Volunteers encourage local youth to become more involved in their communities through targeted activities, which build leadership skills and community awareness. They mentor youth; teach computer, business, English, and literacy skills; lead HIV/AIDS and health awareness activities; and organize community cleanups and tree plantings, among many other programs. Volunteers encourage students' participation in national English camps, environmental clubs, and sports teams. Their work helps empower youth and women to improve their lives, and increases the capacity of local professionals who work in youth, gender, and community development.
Volunteers encourage local youth to become more involved in their communities through targeted activities, which build leadership skills and community awareness. They mentor youth; teach computer, business, English, and literacy skills; lead HIV/AIDS and health awareness activities; and organize community cleanups and tree plantings, among many other programs. Volunteers encourage students' participation in national English camps, environmental clubs, and sports teams. Their work helps empower youth and women to improve their lives, and increases the capacity of local professionals who work in youth, gender, and community development.