Peace Corps 50th Anniversary
The Peace Corps celebrated its 50th anniversary on March 1, 2011. In this series of reports, VOA takes a look at the US government agency and its impact on the volunteers and the people it serves.
Peace Corps 50th Anniversary
Last updated on: March 04, 2011 7:59 AM
On March 1, 2011, the Peace Corps celebrated its 50th anniversary. The volunteer agency, created by President John F. Kennedy in 1961, aims to promote peace and friendship throughout the world. More than 8,000 volunteers live and work in 77 countries. They work on issues ranging from clean drinking water to HIV/AIDS education to information technology. Despite proposed budget reductions, the Peace Corps says new people continue to volunteer. (Click on the link to see the 2011 Presidential Proclamation)
Peace Corps Timeline
In this series of reports, VOA takes a look at the Peace Corps and how participation impacts volunteers' lives and the people they serve.