90 PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEERS WORK IN ARMENIA

YEREVAN, AUGUST 15, NOYAN TAPAN. “I am calling upon you to use your
knowledge in Armenia as best as you can.” The US Ambassador to Armenia
John Evans stated this during his opening address at the August 15
event at the Armenia Marriott Hotel dedicated to the American Peace
Corps volunteers’ activities in Armenia and the swear-in ceremony of
43 new volunteers. The ambassador appreciated the work carried out by
the volunteers in the spheres of education and health, and expressed
hope that they will continue serving efficiently in Armenia. Country
Director of the Peace Corps Armenia Patrick Hart said that at present
the Peace Corps volunteers are collaborating with the Armenian
counterpart organizations in the areas of English language education,
business and community development, and health and environmental
education. He noted that Peace Corps Armenia was established in
1992 at the invitation of the Armenian government. Since that time,
more than 500 Peace Corps volunteers have served in Armenia. With
the addition of this new group, 90 volunteers will work in schools,
universities, NGOs and health facilities throughout Armenia.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress