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IN 1961, the first group of Peace Corps Volunteers arrived in the Philippines. Since then, more than 8,500 Volunteers have served with Filipino organizations and communities. They work to expand horizons for Filipinos through education, economic opportunity, life skills development, environmental education, restoration and conservation. More than 140 Volunteers work with Filipino government agencies and NGOs in the following sectors:

- Business/Youth -

Business Advising for Youth Development - BAYD

  • Business advising and consulting
  • Promoting Entrepreneurship
  • Management/Marketing training
  • Youth development and life skills
    Community Service Education - CSE
  • Life skills mentoring with youth at risk
  • Livelihood skills training
  • Literacy and English Language tutoring

- Education/ICT -

Basic Education & Technical Assistance - BETA

  • English language co-teaching Livelihood skills training
  • Teacher-training workshops
  • Information and communication
  • Technology training
  • Special Education teacher training

- Environment -

Community Based Conservation of Important Biodiversity Areas CCIBA

  • Establishment of Conservation Corps
  • Alternative livelihood development
  • Environmental Education
 Sustainable Island Development Plus SID+
  • Rehabilitation of marine resources
  • Alternative livelihood development
  • Water resource access and management
  • Sanitation and waste management


Basic Peace Corps Philippines Facts

Volunteers since 1961 more than 8000
Average number of Volunteers 140
Length of Service 2 years
Regions with Volunteers 9
Provinces with Volunteers 42

Peace Corps Philippines Key Staff:

Mr. Karl Beck , Country Director

Anne Turner, Administrative Officer

Tom Gerhardt, Program and Training Officer

Paz Meman, Training Manager

Joe Tongson, Sector Manager Environment/Business

Sheila Chan, Sector Manager Education/Youth

Nellie Ballola, Regional Manager Northern Luzon

Luzvi Delumen, Regional Manager Southern Luzon

Stella Gandionko, Regional Manager Eastern Visayas

Lynn Vista, Regional Manager Western Visayas

Roberto Yangco, Regional Manager MiMaPa3

Eloi Gonzales, PC Medical Officer

Dr. Annabelle Ombina, PC Medical Officer

 

 

      
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