International news, a few days ago, a non-governmental organization peace corps (Peace Corps) in the United States announced a news that due to the current situation, institutions in Myanmar will not be provided to myanmar during the period. After the outbreak of the epidemic in 2020, Peace Corps volunteer teachers in Myanmar were picked up.
According to the statement issued by the Peace Corps, there is a continuous unstable and violent armed conflict in Myanmar, making it difficult for volunteers to work on the premise of ensuring their own safety. Although volunteering in Myanmar has been suspended, the peace team volunteers will continue to work around the world, and if the situation in Myanmar is stabilized, the peace team will come to Myanmar again to provide assistance.
During the political turmoil, the United States issued a Level 4 travel warning to Myanmar, evacuating Burmese citizens while not allowing U.S. citizens to travel to Myanmar. The Peace Corps organization is a civilian organization established by the U.S. government in 1961. Until now, hundreds of thousands of young Americans have been sent around the world, making a profound impact on the lives of local people.
Since 2016, Peace Corps has sent Volunteer Americans to Yangon, Bago, Magway and MonBon Basic Schools as teachers. Before the outbreak, nearly 100 volunteers in Myanmar volunteered to teach in Myanmar, providing free education services. Among them, 87 volunteer teachers were sent to rural areas to teach English to students in local basic schools.
It is understood that Peace Corps volunteers must be 18 years of age or older U.S. citizens, Peace Corps provides investment in the future of individuals, providing opportunities for a lifetime of unforgettable experiences, therefore, attracting a large number of local young people in the United States to sign up.
To ensure that this volunteer group reflects the outstanding diversity of the United States, Peace Corps actively recruits people with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to leverage America's most valuable resources in communities around the world where volunteers serve, and peace Corps volunteer service lasts for 27 months. Peace Corps volunteers have traveled to all corners of the world, providing services in education, health, the environment, business, agriculture and more.