As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans abroad to tackle the most pressing needs of people around the world.
Peace Corps volunteers work at the grassroots level with local governments, schools, communities, small businesses and entrepreneurs to develop sustainable solutions that address challenges in education, health, economic development, agriculture, environment and youth development.
When they return home, volunteers bring their knowledge and experiences – and a global outlook – back to the United States that enriches the lives of those around them. President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961 to foster a better understanding among Americans and people of other countries.
Since then, more than 215,000 Americans of all ages have served in 139 countries worldwide.
Visit www.peacecorps.gov to learn more.
Peace Corps Goals:
The Peace Corps mission—to promote world peace and friendship—is supported by three goals:
Goal One: To help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women.
Goal Two: To help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served.
Goal Three: To help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans.
Small Business Project Specific Goals:
Goal 1: Promoting Entrepreneurship Education and life skills:
Youth (boys and girls) will acquire the knowledge and skills to start and manage a successful business, and/or develop the appropriate values and attitudes that will increase their entrepreneurial, employability and
leadership skills.
Goal 2: Promoting Family Income Generation:
Entrepreneurs, business owners, youth, and other community groups will have strengthened their capacity to undertake sustainable development initiatives to improve their economic and social well being.
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