To promote world peace and friendship through community-based development and intercultural understanding.

Peace Corps Volunteers and host community partners advance and embody our mission, values, and three goals in communities around the globe. We invite you to learn more about the Peace Corps and how we promote human connection across cultures and make a lasting impact.

PEACE CORPS EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT

As Chief Executive Officer, I affirm to all Peace Corps employees and applicants for employment that no person will be denied equal opportunity under applicable laws for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age (over 40), disability, marital status, parental status, political affiliation, union membership or genetic information. Peace Corps employees and applicants are also protected against retaliation. Consistent with Federal laws, acts of retaliation against an employee who engages in protected activity, such as reporting discrimination or harassment, or participating in the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) process, whistleblowing, or the exercise of any appeal or grievance right provided by law, will not be tolerated at the Peace Corps.