History of the Peace Corps in Dominican Republic From Peace
Corps Wiki Since 1962, more than 4,200 Volunteers have served in
the Dominican Republic. These Volunteers have contributed to
technical skills transfer and institutional capacity-building in
a wide range of fields, including agriculture, urban and rural
community development, forestry, conservation, environmental
education, community health and child survival, nursing, small
business development, fisheries, water and sanitation, teacher
education, university education, youth development, and
information technology. Over the years, Peace Corps Volunteers
have contributed significantly to the establishment and
development of many of the country’s leading nongovernmental
organizations (NGOs) and have worked hand-in-hand with the
various administrations that have governed the Dominican
Republic. In keeping with its commitment to peace and
development, the Peace Corps remained in the Dominican Republic
throughout its civil war in the 1960s. Our commitment