On 30 November 2011, Foreign Minister Teodor Baconschi has bestowed, on behalf of Romania’s President Traian Basescu, the Cultural Merit Order in the rank of commander to Peace Corps Romania, in token of recognition and appreciation of the work American volunteers have done for 20 years in Romania. The ceremony was attended by the US Ambassador to Romania, Mark Gitenstein, Peace Corps Romania Country Director Sheila Crowley, staff and representatives of the volunteers currently serving in Romania.
The Cultural Merit Order rewards special talent and services to culture, the arts, science, …

(O traducere in româna este jos)
From 10 October to 12 December 2011, the Gender and Development Committee of Peace Corps Romania (GAD), in partnership with Fundatia Sensiblu and Fundatia IREX/Programul Biblionet, will coordinate a national campaign for the 16 Days Against Gender Violence. GAD is a group of US Peace Corps Volunteers and Romanians …

                                                                                                         Thirty six new Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) were sworn into service by the United States Ambassador to Romania, Mark Gitenstein on July 7th.
With this ceremony, the volunteers started their 24 month assignments throughout the country. For the past 10 weeks, the Volunteers have been based in Targoviste undergoing intensive training in Romanian language, culture and history. During their training the Volunteers lived with Romanian host families.
Peace Corps Romania began operations in 1991 at the request of the Romanian government. There are currently 101 volunteers working in 41 counties …

U.S. Ambassador Mark Gitenstein met with Foreign Affairs Minister Theodor Baconschi, notifying him about the Peace Corps’ decision to phase-out its program in Romania. The last group of volunteers will complete their service in July 2013. After that, Peace Corps Romania will close.
The announcement comes as the Peace Corps commemorates its 50th anniversary and Peace Corps Romania’s 20th anniversary. Over the last two decades, Peace Corps Romania has shared America’s most precious resource – its people. During 20 years of service in Romania, the Peace Corps has created more than …

Peace Corps Volunteers build a home for a family in need to celebrate their 50/20 Anniversary
 
2011 marks 50 years of Peace Corps worldwide and 20 years of Peace Corps in Romania. From May 30th-June 4th Peace Corps Volunteers will celebrate their anniversary by doing what they know best: helping those in need. In just 6 days, Volunteers will build an entire home in Beius, a rural town in Transylvania, located in the very heart of Romania. The event will showcase the invaluable development work that Peace Corps Volunteers have been …