The Volunteers are American citizens, who come from all parts of the United States and reflect America’s great diversity.
After completing an intensive 11-week program in Armenian language, culture, and technical training, the Volunteers are now prepared to join their Armenian host communities. For the next two years, they will live with host families and work alongside English teachers and youth development professionals. Through classroom support, community projects, and youth engagement activities, Volunteers will help strengthen English language learning and assist young people in building the skills they need to thrive as confident, active members of their communities.
This is a special year for the United States and the U.S. diplomatic mission to Armenia as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. It has also been 65 years since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps, which continues to be one of the best showcases of American excellence while building real ties and relationships between the United States and countries in which volunteers serve. During this time, some 240,000 Americans have worked alongside local partners in almost 150 countries to strengthen leadership and life skills among youth, support community-based projects, and foster life-changing cross-cultural exchanges.” Charge d’Affaires Dave Allen.
“Today is an important moment for Peace Corps Armenia and all of our partners,” said Peace Corps Armenia Country Director William O’Roark. “We are proud to welcome 30 exceptional new Volunteers who will soon travel to their sites across the country. Over the next two years, they will collaborate with local educators and youth workers to inspire students, support teachers, and contribute to the empowerment of Armenian youth.”
Approximately 250 guests attended the ceremony, including Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan; representatives of the Government of Armenia; U.S. Embassy staff; current and former Volunteers; host families; and international and local partners.
With the addition of this new group, there are approximately 70 Peace Corps Volunteers serving in rural villages and towns throughout the regions of Armenia.
About Peace Corps Armenia
Peace Corps Armenia was established in 1992 at the invitation of the Government of Armenia. For more than three decades, Volunteers have supported peace and friendship between the people of the United States and Armenia and have contributed to the country’s education and youth development efforts. Nearly 1,200 Americans have served in Armenia since the program began.
Founded in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy, the Peace Corps has sent more than 240,000 Americans to 142 countries worldwide to promote peace and friendship.
