the Peace Corps

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf government agency
gptkbp:advocacy for international service
gptkbp:alumni active and engaged
many notable figures
gptkbp:benefits readjustment allowance
student loan deferment
non-competitive eligibility for federal jobs
gptkbp:challenges addressed through service
gptkbp:collaborations with local NGOs
gptkbp:community_engagement critical for projects
gptkbp:community_involvement important for success
gptkbp:cultural_significance emphasized in training
gptkbp:culturalHeritage promotes understanding
enhances mutual understanding
required for volunteers
gptkbp:culturalSignificance provided before deployment
gptkbp:evaluates program effectiveness
gptkbp:founded 1961
gptkbp:founder gptkb:John_F._Kennedy
gptkbp:funding gptkb:U.S._federal_government
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Washington,_D.C.
gptkbp:healthcare available to volunteers
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Peace Corps
gptkbp:impact ongoing assessments
global development
gptkbp:language_of_instruction encouraged for volunteers
gptkbp:lawEnforcement promotes through service
gptkbp:mission promote world peace and friendship
gptkbp:notableEvent agriculture
education
environment
health
community economic development
gptkbp:opening_hours 2 years
gptkbp:operates_in over 60 countries
gptkbp:partnerships non-profit organizations
local communities
with educational institutions
foreign governments
gptkbp:project implemented by volunteers
gptkbp:providesResourcesFor provided to volunteers
gptkbp:retirementYear available for employees
gptkbp:safety provided to volunteers
gptkbp:service_area rural and urban communities
gptkbp:succeededBy shared by alumni
gptkbp:training pre-service training
in-country training
gptkbp:volunteer_opportunities community development
education
youth development
environmental conservation
18 years or older
ongoing efforts
health care
measured through surveys
competitive process
provided by staff
efforts to improve
transformative for many
gptkbp:volunteers over 240,000
diverse backgrounds
gptkbp:youth_development contributes to