jonny5
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The Peace Corps is a volunteer program run by the United States government. The stated mission of the Peace Corps includes three goals: providing technical assistance; helping people outside the United States to understand American culture; and helping Americans to understand the cultures of other countries. The work is generally related to social and economic development. Each program participant, a Peace Corps Volunteer, is an American citizen, typically with a college degree, who works abroad for a period of 24 months after three months of training. Volunteers work with governments, schools, non-profit organizations, non-government organizations, and entrepreneurs in education, hunger, business, information technology, agriculture, and the environment. After 24 months of service, volunteers can request an extension of service.[SUP][2]
The fact that volunteers have been attacked is obviously terrible, but it's not a sign of abuse or fraud in the organization.[/SUP]eace
Not attacked. Raped and murdered. The fact that Peace Corps officials knew about it and didn't do anything is a sign of abuse.
The resulting media storm forced Peace Corps Director Aaron Williams to testify before Congress on the allegations, where he pledged to reform the agency.
Read more: Despite All Its Accomplishments, It Is Not Without Scandals - The Peace Corps Turns 50: 10 Little-Known Facts About It - TIME #ixzz2cbRp0Mcb
Why reform is theres no waste fraud or abuse?