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 …

On January 24th 2011, Peace Corps Romania celebrated its 20th anniversary. The date commemorates the day that the government of Romania and Peace Corps signed the agreement to establish Peace Corps in Romania 20 years ago. Participants to the event included US Ambassador to Romania, Mark Gitenstein, State Secretary for Global Affairs, Doru Costea, Ministry of Education Director, Liliana Preoteasa, as well as representatives of partner organizations who have supported and contributed to the promotion of Peace Corps’ programs in Romania.
“2011 is an important year for Peace Corps. Our …

Minister of Foreign Affairs Teodor Baconschi met, on 25 January 2011, with representatives of Peace Corps Romania. Headed by Country Director Sheila Crowley, the delegation included Peace Corps Program and Training Officer Alex Woods and several representatives of volunteers working in Romania – Ben Frentsos, Alicia Krcyczkowski, Chris Fontanesi.
The Romanian chief diplomat thanked the Country Director for the strenuous work of the volunteers in support of underprivileged communities in Romania, during the 20 years of Peace Corps activity in Romania. The Foreign Minister also emphasized the special contribution their work …

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