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Peace Corps
@PeaceCorps
If you are inspired by global impact that is hands-on, grassroots-driven, and lasting, get to know us.
More than 60 countries
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Born March 1, 1961
Joined September 2007
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    Peace Corps
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    Sep 8, 2023
    We’re excited to announce Peace Corps back in El Salvador! “This moment heralds a new chapter & we’re excited to renew our partnership with the people of El Salvador.” More from @PeaceCorpsDir Carol Spahn in San Salvador for the signing ceremony today: bit.ly/3ZctH4i
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    Peace Corps
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    Feb 8, 2019
    Yesterday @POTUS signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum, launching the Women's Global Development and Prosperity initiative. Through this initiative, the Peace Corps and other government agency partners will work together to economically empower women globally. #WGDP
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    Peace Corps
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    Jun 28, 2016
    "It just makes sense for boys AND girls to be educated & involved & empowered."–@FLOTUS in Morocco #LetGirlsLearn
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    Peace Corps
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    Feb 19, 2023
    Today is the Day of Remembrance of Japanese American Incarceration, the anniversary of FDR's Executive Order 9066, which ordered the internment of 120,000 people of Japanese descent, Today, we solemnly reflect to ensure that our Nation never again engages in such acts.
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    Peace Corps
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    Oct 11, 2015
    Every girl deserves an education. If we #LetGirlsLearn, they can change the world. #DayOfTheGirl #IDG2015 amp.twimg.com/v/7619348c-df2…
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    Peace Corps
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    Jul 17, 2021
    Yesterday, Second Gentleman of the United States Douglas Emhoff recognized #PeaceCorpsResponse Volunteers and @fema staff for advancing the nationwide vaccination effort. He thanked our volunteers for their skills & dedication. We are grateful for your support, @SecondGentleman.
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    Peace Corps
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    Feb 7, 2018
    Today from 12:55 PM - 1:15 PM (EST) returned Volunteer & @NASA Astronaut @AstroAcaba will link directly with Peace Corps from the International Space Station & answer questions about STEM & life in space! Access the webinar via NASA TV: nasa.gov/multimedia/nas… @NASAedu
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    Peace Corps
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    May 28, 2016
    PCVs in communities 🌏🌍🌎 are helping girls stay in school during their periods #MenstruationMatters #LetGirlsLearn
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    Peace Corps
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    Jul 21, 2016
    Replying to @PeaceCorps
    Our HQ staff loved singing along w/ @FLOTUS to 'This Is For My Girls' (benefiting #LetGirlsLearn) on Carpool Karaoke
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    Peace Corps
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    Feb 11, 2016
    Q: Who was the 1st African American woman in space & a Peace Corps medical officer? A: Mae Jemison #WomenInSTEM
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    Peace Corps
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    Feb 2, 2016
    From rural Uganda to an American 4th grade class, the importance of #LetGirlsLearn is spreading across the world
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    Peace Corps
    @PeaceCorps
    Mar 1, 2018
    On this day in 1961, President John F. Kennedy signed Executive Order 10924 to establish the Peace Corps #PeaceCorpsWeek
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    Peace Corps
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    Dec 11, 2015
    #ProjectRunwayJunior designers are helping girls around 🌎🌍🌏 receive an equal chance at an education #LetGirlsLearn
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    Peace Corps
    @PeaceCorps
    Oct 11, 2016
    TUNE IN: @glamourmag talks with @FLOTUS on #DayoftheGirl at 11:30am EDT: facebook.com/glamour #WhenGirlsGraduate