Peace Corps volunteers to work in Kyrgyz universities for the first time

For the first time, volunteers from the U.S. Peace Corps are serving in higher education institutions across Kyrgyzstan.

Twenty-four volunteers took an oath and officially commenced their duties in the country. The Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovation reported that the volunteers spent several weeks immersing themselves in the Kyrgyz language, familiarizing themselves with the nation's culture and traditions, and undergoing specific training to teach English.

This new phase of cooperation marks a significant expansion of the Peace Corps' presence in Kyrgyzstan. Previously, their work focused on other sectors. The ministry's deputy minister, Gulnura Mamytova, highlighted the volunteers' role as a "bridge of friendship" between Kyrgyzstan and the United States. She emphasized that their efforts will foster cultural exchange, enhance mutual understanding, and further solidify the cooperation between the two nations.

Kyrgyzstan has been collaborating with the Peace Corps since 1993. During this period, approximately 1,400 volunteers have contributed their service to the country, supporting various development initiatives.

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volunteers will become a bridge of friendship between the Kyrgyz Republic and the United States of America, contributing to cultural exchange, mutual understanding, and further strengthening cooperation between the two countries.