The 36th Group of US Peace Corps volunteers was sworn in this morning to serve Guyana.
Twenty-seven (27) new volunteers will be working in various communities across the country to boost public health, education and environmental support.
Among the 27 volunteers are, eight (8) education volunteers, eleven (11) environment volunteers, five (5) health volunteers and three (3) response volunteers.
U.S. Ambassador, Nicole Theriot, shared her admiration for the work done by Peace Corps volunteers across the country. She offered gratitude to host families for their generosity and the communities that have welcomed the volunteers.
“When meeting Peace Corps volunteers, I am always really impressed by the incredibly positive relationships they build with their host families, in their communities and with their counterparts,” she said.
Ambassador Theriot emphasized that the volunteers represent the very best of what the United States offers the world, people who build bridges across cultures through genuine relationships and service.
Many of the volunteers go on to serve in government or with international organisations, continuing their journeys of impact, it was explained.
Acting Country Director for the Peace Corps, Brian Riley, stated that the Peace Corps is not a one-way act, but a shared journey of growth and understanding.
He noted the evolution of the Peace Corps from simply delivering aid to fostering more meaningful, long-term partnerships.
“Every Peace Corps volunteer who goes abroad will have something to offer the people with whom he lives and works and, to learn from them,” he said
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony commended the contributions of Peace Corps volunteers, noting that even small acts can lead to significant, lasting change. He welcomed the volunteers and reaffirmed the Guyana Government’s appreciation to the United States’ ongoing support and commitment to national development. (Jade Bradford)
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