Peace Corps

The United States Peace Corps was established in 1961 by U.S. President John F. Kennedy. Since that time the Peace Corps has provided opportunities for qualified American Volunteers to assist the people of other nations in their quest for self-reliance. The work of Peace Corps Volunteers supports Peace Corps' three goals:

• to help interested countries meet their needs for trained men and women
• to promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the people where volunteers serve
• to promote a better understanding of other people on the part of Americans

Peace Corps Representative in the Kyrgyz Republic:

304 Chokmorov Street
Bishkek 720000,  Kyrgyz Republic
Telephone: (996-312) 650-989, 651-232, 650-494
Fax: (996-312) 650-362

Ambassador Gfoeller Welcomes 56 Peace Corps Volunteers

On June 10, 2009, Ambassador Tatiana C. Gfoeller presided over the swearing-in of 56 new Peace Corps Volunteers in the Kyrgyz Republic in a ceremony at the “Alyi Parus” House of Culture in the city of Kant.  The new Volunteers will serve as English language teachers, health promoters, and with non-government organizations around the country, focusing on rural places.  The Ambassador commended the Volunteers for their commitment to serve in local communities. She also encouraged them to use President Obama’s Cairo speech to the Muslim world as an opportunity for further dialogue and action with Kyrgyz partners.  “I believe Kyrgyzstan has the potential to be a true bridge between peoples, in the tradition of the great Silk Road”, the Ambassador said.  Full text