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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
government agency
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| gptkbp:alumni |
many notable figures
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| gptkbp:benefits |
transition assistance
|
| gptkbp:budget |
approximately $400 million
|
| gptkbp:collaborations |
fosters through service
|
| gptkbp:community_impact |
long-lasting
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
emphasized in training
|
| gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
promoted through service
key aspect of service |
| gptkbp:founded |
1961
|
| gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:John_F._Kennedy
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| gptkbp:funding |
gptkb:U.S._federal_government
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| gptkbp:governance |
independent_agency_of_the_U.S._government
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Washington,_D.C.
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Peace Corps
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| gptkbp:impact |
global development
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| gptkbp:language_of_instruction |
required for many positions
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| gptkbp:mission |
promote world peace and friendship
|
| gptkbp:opening_hours |
27 months
|
| gptkbp:operates_in |
over 60 countries
|
| gptkbp:partnerships |
local communities
with educational institutions with NGOs with local governments |
| gptkbp:providesResourcesFor |
provided to volunteers
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| gptkbp:research_areas |
agriculture
education environment youth development health community economic development |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:AmeriCorps
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| gptkbp:training |
intensive pre-service training
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| gptkbp:volunteer_opportunities |
community development
education youth programs agricultural development environmental conservation life-changing health care ongoing process on local economies on community development ongoing support during service 18 to 80 years old on education systems includes cultural orientation includes health and safety includes language skills includes technical skills network of returned volunteers on environmental projects on health initiatives prioritized by the agency |
| gptkbp:volunteers |
over 240,000
diverse backgrounds often engage in advocacy |