Berkeley was quick out the gate when former President John F. Kennedy called for students to promote peace by volunteering in developing countries. The message ricocheted across college campuses, and ...

The Peace Corps, founded in 1961, is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year. Nearly 250,000 Americans have volunteered in over 60 countries since the program's inception. The agency has adapted ...

The government agency that sends its corps members abroad to volunteer in foreign countries launched its latest initiative called Tech Corps. The Peace Corps' latest proposal will recruit STEM ...

The U.S. Peace Corps was established in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy. Returned volunteers often bring valuable skills back to their communities in the U.S. The agency has adapted over time to ...

The Peace Corps’ uniquely American tale, from its launch during the Cold War through today. The story of the Peace Corps from its unlikely birth in the Kennedy Administration, through the turbulence ...