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Due to the U.S. Government’s lapse in appropriations, Peace Corps’ social media accounts have limited activity at this time.

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Due to the U.S. Government’s lapse in appropriations, Peace Corps’ social media accounts are inactive at this time.

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🚀 Exciting News! The new Peace Corps website is live! 🌍 Explore Volunteer Profiles and a "Find Your Right Fit" tool to discover opportunities that match your skills. Visit now and see how you can make a difference. https://t.co/52AwGC7Jc8

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Over the next 12 months, they will collaborate with and support local communities Kaylee will support in implementing & growing the Career Guidance Program. Janet will support in capacitating the local teachers in STEM education.

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Congratulations to our newest @PeaceCorps Response Volunteers. These Volunteers join a legacy of changemakers who served in partnership with local communities for a brighter, more sustainable world 🥳🥳#PeaceCorpsSouthAfrica #ServeBoldly #Education #Service

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Join us in celebrating this milestone and spreading the word about U=U! Together, we can make U=U a reality for everyone. 💖#U=U #PEPFARSavesLives #EndHIV #AIDSFreeGeneration

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#PEPFAR is a proud partner of @GovernmentZA in the fight to end the HIV/AIDS pandemic, including today’s national launch of #UequalsU in South Africa where PEPFAR Acting Country Coordinator Saira Johnson-Qureshi joined @HealthZA Minister Dr. Joe Phaahla to provide remarks about this impactful partnership.

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While aligning with South Africa’s national priorities, Peace Corps projects partner with communities to strengthen individual, collective, and organizational capacity to use available resources, knowledge, and skills to achieve locally defined development goals. #EarthDay

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Best wishes all those who celebrate Ramadan Mubarak. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and fasting during this month fulfills the fourth pillar of Islam. Ramadan is a time of fasting, renewal, charity, worship, and growth.

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In honor of #PeaceCorpsWeek2024, hear from @PeaceCorpsDir Carol Spahn in how changemakers from across our Peace Corps community are building hope for a brighter and more harmonious future.

#PeaceCorps #OptimisminAction

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The Peace Corps is honored to celebrate 63 years of global impact, service, and #OptimismInAction today! Here's to the incredible counterparts, Volunteers, staff, and communities who make the Peace Corps journey so extraordinary! 🥳✨

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At the heart of the Peace Corps experience are stories that change lives. 🤝

Join us on March 1 for Growing Together: Stories from the Peace Corps, a showcase of the remarkable bonds forged by Volunteers, staff, and communities worldwide.

Learn more: https://t.co/ywDSUPs6Y2

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A four-time Peace Corps Response Volunteer finds her way in South Africa. Peace Corps Response Volunteer Joan served as a DREAMS Training and Project Officer in Mbombela, South Africa. Read more about Joan’s service here: https://t.co/MotCjUfYlf

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In recognition of Pride Month in South Africa we will be sharing some questions received on social media about serving as an LGBTQI+ Volunteer. Click the link for more information - https://t.co/zRSXQ73yNK #PrideMonth #PrideMonthSA2023

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Peace Corps Response Volunteers put their passion, skills and expertise to work around the world — on high-impact assignments for up to a year. Ready to serve boldly?

Learn more: https://t.co/39n6tdJvjg

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SA-2 meets SA-42, 40 cohorts later. Today, Jason Carter met with the current Peace Corps Volunteers serving in South Africa. In an informal meeting, Carter shared his experiences and challenges as a PCV & heard from the Volunteers on how they have settled in 6 months into service

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The Peace Corps' entry into South Africa began with Pres. Mandela's state visit to the White House in October 1994 where he met with Pres. Clinton. We honor Nelson Mandela and his contribution to the establishment of Peace Corps in South Africa. #MandelaDay

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On his birthday, I am remembering my friend Nelson Mandela and giving thanks for his life and his long quest for justice. I still miss him. May the world continue to be inspired by his actions and enriched by his example. #MandelaDay

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The legacy of Nelson Mandela for service in 🇿🇦has been lived out in its true virtue through the #PeaceCorps. After requesting the US Government come to the country over 25 years ago, over 1700 volunteers have served in various communities across SA. #MandelaDay2023 #Mandela10

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The report was written by Alan Amory, Deborah Hunt, Dr. Tanya Kapoor, and our JET representatives: James Keevy, Patrick Molokwane, Lungelo Mthembu-Salter, Andrew Paterson, Carla Pereira and Kelly Shiohira, with support from Mark Forsberg.
Read more here: https://t.co/3gMuzukZkZ

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IYCMI: Our Response Volunteer, Mark Forsberg has contributed to a new publication with @JETEdServices, Enhancing TVET through digital transformation in developing countries.

The document provides overall perspective and 5 country case studies on #digitaltransformation in TVET.

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We are honored to host RPCV, Jason Carter, and his family. Carter served with SA-2 (1998-2002) & spent two years in Mpumalanga, where he worked on education issues. During his #PeaceCorps training, he learned Zulu and siSwati, and these tools helped to break down racial barriers.