BISHKEK, Aug. 17, 2017. / Kabar/. Forty five (45) new Peace Corps Volunteers arrived at Manas Airport early Monday flying from Washington D.C. There, the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic led by Ambassador Kadyr Toktugulov held a very hospitable, truly Kyrgyz send-off reception, US Peace Corps in Kyrgyz Republic reported.
The US Peace Corps in the Kyrgyz Republic will feature Host Family Matching Ceremony on August 19, 2017 in Bishkek.
During the next two years, Volunteers will work with local English teachers in Kyrgyz Universities and secondary schools across Naryn, Issky-Kul, Chui, Talas, Osh and Jalalabad supporting the goals of its partner the Ministry of Education and Science. In addition, Volunteers work in their respective communities hosting English clubs and team-teaching supporting the development of improved methodologies and community projects.
These 45 trainees represent Americans diversity ranging in age from 21 to 48 and from Alaska to Hawaii to Massachusetts.
The Host Family Matching Ceremony begins the eleven (11) weeks of intensive Kyrgyz language and cultural training before being assigned to their respective universities and secondary schools across the Kyrgyz Republic. This Saturday morning Volunteers will meet their families from villages of Issyk Ata and Sokuluk Rayons. Living with these host families and adapting to Kyrgyz culture is the most important aspect of training to be a successful volunteer. By eating, doing daily routines, playing with children, feeding animals, cleaning the house with a host family -- these young men and women will begin to practice speaking and understanding Kyrgyz language. Their host families provide their first insights into Kyrgyz culture and daily life. Based on this learning they will gradually adjust and become prepared to serve as TEFL volunteers all across the Kyrgyz Republic.
Peace Corps will celebrate its 25th anniversary in the Kyrgyz Republic next year. More than 1,160 American Peace Corps Volunteers have served in the Kyrgyz Republic.
Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps by executive order on March 1, 1961, more than 200,000 Americans have served in 140 host countries. Today, nearly 7,000 volunteers are working with local communities in 68 host countries. Peace Corps service is a 27-month commitment and the mission is to promote world peace and friendship and a better understanding between Americans and people of other countries.
The Peace Corps Volunteers are here at the invitation of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic based on an agreement that was signed in 1992.
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