Statements (287)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:community_service_programs gptkb:organization |
| gptkbp:advocacy |
civic engagement
cultural understanding global citizenship peacebuilding international development encourages civic engagement for international service promotes peace and development supports global education |
| gptkbp:alumni |
gptkb:Peace_Corps_Alumni_Association
Business leaders over 1 million Educators Public servants notable figures online communities Notable figures Peace Corps alumni network many notable figures regional groups influential in various fields Former volunteers |
| gptkbp:application |
competitive
online application |
| gptkbp:budget |
approximately $400 million annually
|
| gptkbp:challenges |
cultural adaptation
health risks political instability language barriers safety and security resource limitations cultural barriers |
| gptkbp:collaboration |
with NGOs
promoted through service |
| gptkbp:community_engagement |
prioritized in projects
|
| gptkbp:community_health |
maternal and child health
improved through volunteer efforts HIV/ AIDS prevention |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
gptkb:sustainable_development_goals
yes humanitarian assistance international cooperation peacebuilding efforts cultural diplomacy |
| gptkbp:community_involvement |
capacity building
microfinance focused on sustainable practices |
| gptkbp:community_outreach |
conducted in host countries
|
| gptkbp:cultural_exchange |
yes
promotes mutual understanding benefits both volunteers and communities promoted through volunteer service |
| gptkbp:cultural_programs |
yes
facilitated by volunteers |
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
emphasized in training
enhanced through service |
| gptkbp:economic_development |
supported by volunteers
|
| gptkbp:educational_programs |
teacher training
literacy programs focused on literacy |
| gptkbp:environment |
sustainable agriculture
conservation |
| gptkbp:environmental_initiatives |
focused on conservation
|
| gptkbp:evaluates |
ongoing
program effectiveness impact assessments program reviews conducted on programs |
| gptkbp:focus_area |
gptkb:Agriculture
gptkb:Education gptkb:environment Disaster response Health Youth development Community Economic Development |
| gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:1961
|
| gptkbp:founded_by |
gptkb:John_F._Kennedy
|
| gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:John_F._Kennedy
|
| gptkbp:funding |
gptkb:U._S._Congress
gptkb:U._S._federal_government gptkb:U._S._government |
| gptkbp:global_presence |
over 60 countries
|
| gptkbp:goals |
support local initiatives
empower individuals promote sustainable development address global challenges encourage civic engagement foster mutual understanding promote peace and friendship build capacity in communities create lasting relationships enhance global education develop leadership skills in volunteers |
| gptkbp:governance |
gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:U._S._federal_government |
| gptkbp:governed_by |
gptkb:Peace_Corps_Act
Federal legislation |
| gptkbp:has_a_focus_on |
gptkb:education
gptkb:environment agriculture health community economic development |
| gptkbp:has_culture |
yes
experienced by volunteers |
| gptkbp:has_programs |
gptkb:education
gptkb:environment agriculture health community economic development |
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
|
| gptkbp:health_training |
yes
|
| gptkbp:healthcare |
provided to volunteers
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Peace Corps
|
| gptkbp:impact |
gptkb:Community_service
gptkb:Cultural_exchange gptkb:community_service gptkb:cultural_exchange gptkb:community_development gptkb:sustainable_development Global development economic growth education access development projects health initiatives leadership skills conducted regularly cross-cultural understanding community empowerment language skills global awareness international understanding health improvements education improvement global development |
| gptkbp:is_funded_by |
gptkb:U._S._Government
Grants Private donations |
| gptkbp:language |
over 100 languages
various local languages |
| gptkbp:language_of_instruction |
yes
local languages provided to volunteers |
| gptkbp:language_spoken |
Multiple languages
over 100 over 100 languages varies by country |
| gptkbp:languages_learned |
local languages
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
inspired similar organizations
influential in international service |
| gptkbp:major_issues |
addressed through service
|
| gptkbp:mission |
Promote world peace and friendship
promote world peace and friendship |
| gptkbp:nationality |
encouraged among volunteers
|
| gptkbp:network |
among alumni
|
| gptkbp:operates_in |
Developing countries
over 60 countries |
| gptkbp:operates_under |
gptkb:U._S._federal_government
|
| gptkbp:partnership |
gptkb:U._S._Agency_for_International_Development
non-profit organizations foreign governments |
| gptkbp:partnerships |
gptkb:Non-profit_organizations
gptkb:private_sector Government agencies Local communities government agencies non-profit organizations international organizations local communities nonprofits with local governments host countries |
| gptkbp:project |
varied
tailored to local needs |
| gptkbp:provides_oversight_for |
gptkb:United_States_Congress
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
promote world peace and friendship
|
| gptkbp:recognition |
gptkb:Gold_Medal
gptkb:Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom |
| gptkbp:recruitment |
open to U. S. citizens
|
| gptkbp:region |
gptkb:Eastern_Europe
gptkb:the_Caribbean gptkb:Africa gptkb:Asia gptkb:Latin_America |
| gptkbp:return_of_service |
reintegration support
|
| gptkbp:safety_measures |
implemented for volunteers
|
| gptkbp:service_area |
rural and urban communities
|
| gptkbp:service_frequency |
2 years
|
| gptkbp:service_requirements |
background check
age 18 or older U. S. citizenship health clearance |
| gptkbp:services |
over 140 countries
over 140 available in various sectors |
| gptkbp:success |
gptkb:educational_programs
community projects educational initiatives numerous environmental conservation health initiatives environmental conservation efforts local projects health improvements health campaigns volunteer experiences economic development projects shared by alumni |
| gptkbp:success_measurement |
community feedback
project sustainability volunteer experiences |
| gptkbp:success_rate |
measured by community impact
|
| gptkbp:training |
technical training
3 months language training cultural orientation pre-service training provided before deployment in-service training |
| gptkbp:training_programs |
varies by program
|
| gptkbp:volunteer_age_range |
18 to 80 years old
|
| gptkbp:volunteer_age_requirement |
18 years or older
|
| gptkbp:volunteer_diversity |
valued in recruitment
|
| gptkbp:volunteer_duration |
2 years
|
| gptkbp:volunteer_opportunities |
ongoing
personal growth teachers application process environmental specialists networking opportunities professional development background check life-changing cross-cultural interactions transformative community organizers interview process Intensive training program competitive process agricultural advisors conducted nationwide health workers includes safety protocols business advisors shared through storytelling medical clearance measured by community feedback ongoing improvement includes language skills cross-cultural experience |
| gptkbp:volunteer_retention |
important
supported by community ties |
| gptkbp:volunteers |
gptkb:Citizens_of_the_United_States
community engagement diverse mental health resources mentorship programs networking opportunities over 240,000 professional development career services diverse backgrounds community integration peer support Over 240,000 different educational levels international experience staff support varied ages provided during service Reintegration programs returning volunteers in-country staff readjustment assistance returning volunteer networks in-country support returning volunteer support |
| gptkbp:year_established |
gptkb:1961
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:George_Clooney
gptkb:John_F._Kennedy gptkb:Robert_F._Kennedy gptkb:United_States gptkb:American_University gptkb:Bobby_Kennedy |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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