What is the Peace Corps’ Third Goal?
The Third Goal of the Peace Corps promotes helping Americans
understand the people and cultures of other countries. It is one of the
three goals that support the mission of the Peace Corps to promote
world peace and friendship.
Why is it important?
When Volunteers and friends of the Peace Corps support and engage in
Third Goal activities, they help Americans gain a greater understanding
of the world. They foster the spirit of world peace and friendship.
They also inspire Americans to be civic minded by example.
