Philippines

Peace Corps in Philippines

There are more than 145 Volunteers in the Philippines working with their communities on projects in education, the environment, and youth development. During their service in the Philippines, Volunteers learn to speak local languages, including Bikol-Naga, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Ilokano, Kinaray-a, Sorsoganon, Tagalog, and Waray. More than 9,070 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in the Philippines since the program was established in 1961.

Volunteers
Current: 145
To Date: 9070
Program Dates
1961-1990; 1992-present
Official Language
Filipino, English

Volunteer Openings in Philippines

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There are currently no openings in Philippines

Peace Corps in the Philippines -- 7,000 islands and as many ways to make a difference.

Current Projects in Philippines

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Stories from Philippines

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A day in the life of a coastal resource management Volunteer 8 volunteer opportunities for creative types What will my counterpart be like?

Photos from Philippines

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Support Projects in Philippines

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Philippines Country Fund

Contributions to the Philippines Country Fund will support Volunteer and community projects that will take place in Philippines.

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Philippines | Let Girls Learn | ESGPPA Girls Leading Our World (GLOW) Camp
Maio, K. | Volunteer, VA

The purpose of this Girls Leading Our World (GLOW) camp is to empower young women through skill building and education. This will be achieved by ac...

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Philippines | Building Community Resilience to Climate Change through a Small Island Ridge-to-Reef Approach
Sullivan, A | Volunteer, VA

A peaceful island in the Philippines located within the Camotes Sea, an area of richmarine biodiversity, is currently facing serious ecosystem degr...

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