Berkeley Student Program Honors 60-Year Colombia Legacy
A Peace Corps volunteer built a school in rural Colombia in 1965. Now, her foundation is sending UC Berkeley students to continue that work.
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29 Peace Corps Volunteers Start Two-Year Service in Ghana
Twenty-nine Peace Corps volunteers just took their oath to serve communities across Ghana for the next two years, marking the latest chapter in a 65-year friendship between the United States and Ghana. These dedicated volunteers will work hand-in-hand with local communities on agriculture, health, and education projects that Ghanaians specifically asked for.
Peace Corps Turns 63: 200,000 Volunteers, 139 Countries
Sixty-three years ago today, President John F. Kennedy created the Peace Corps, sparking a volunteer movement that would span generations. More than 200,000 Americans have since served in 139 countries, proving that ordinary people can create extraordinary change. ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
U.S. Launches Tech Corps to Spread AI Globally
The United States is creating a modern Peace Corps for technology, sending volunteers abroad to help developing nations adopt American artificial intelligence tools. The program aims to bring cutting-edge AI solutions to hospitals, farms, and schools worldwide starting this fall.