Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Peace Corps volunteers pose with the U.S. flag after they are sworn in during a 2002 event in Burkina Faso. Issouf Sanogo/AFP via ...

A White Plains resident is embarking on a transformative journey with the Peace Corps, heading to the Dominican Republic to support economic growth in underserved communities. Syrell Grier, a ...

Karestan Koenen reveals sexual assault while serving in Peace Corps in Africa. May 9, 2011 — -- Karestan Koenen, a former Peace Corps volunteer who was raped while serving in the African country ...

WASHINGTON — If you like to spend the holiday season giving back, you're not alone. A new ranking from the Peace Corps ranks D.C., Maryland and Virginia among the top states that produce volunteers. D ...

Now it’s time to remind our nation of President John F. Kennedy’s words: “And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country.” That was a call ...

The McDonough School of Business will offer scholarships to returned members of the Peace Corps starting in 2017 after being chosen as a member of the Paul D. Coverdell Fellowship Program. MSB ...

UC Santa Cruz is tied for fifth place among California universities and in the top 20 nationally for the most Peace Corps volunteers in 2013. UCSC was recognized by the Peace Corps’ annual ranking of ...

INVERNESS, Ill. (WLS) -- A suburban family is in mourning after a young Peace Corps volunteer died suddenly Tuesday. Bernice Heiderman of Inverness was volunteering in Africa when she became sick with ...

Organization promises to stop blaming victims of sex assault. May 11, 2011 — -- After emotional testimony from several former Peace Corps volunteers who were victims of sexual assault abroad, the ...

Vermont ranks second in the nation for the number of Peace Corps volunteers per capita, according to the organization. Twenty-four Vermonters are currently serving worldwide, and 1,687 state residents ...

“You’re Too Old For That” is a regular series that explores inspiring activities being pursued by those over 50 years old who feel you’re never too old to do what lights you up. Jim Damico has never ...