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Peace Corps

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Peace Corps  (ps)
n.
A federal government organization, set up in 1961, that trains and sends American volunteers abroad to work with people of developing countries on projects for technological, agricultural, and educational improvement.
Peace Corps
n
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) an agency of the US government that sends American volunteers to developing countries, where they work on educational and other projects: established in 1961
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Noun1.Peace Corps - a civilian organization sponsored by the United States government; helps people in developing countries
organization, organisation - a group of people who work together
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Approximately 150 guests, including Moroccan expatriates, returned Peace Corps Volunteers, politicians, business leaders, and academicians, will take part in the evening[degrees]is festivities that include Moroccan hors d[degrees]ioeuvres, a traditional tea pouring ceremony, henna artists, and music.
Moroccan Hefla to Raise Funds for Fruit Tree Planting in Rural Morocco by Albawaba.com
The statement did not say how many people were involved but the Peace Corps Internet site said there were 141 volunteers in Mauritania, mainly in rural areas.
US Peace Corps pulls out of Mauritania by AFP / AFP Global Edition
The statement did not say how many people were involved but the Peace Corps Internet site said there were 141 volunteers in Mauritania, mainly in rural areas.
US Peace Corps pulls out of Mauritania by AFP / AFP American Edition
 
 
 
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