The Peace Corps Program started in 1990 with a request from the Government of the Republic of Namibia for Volunteers to teach in the secondary schools.21 Peace Corps Volunteers have just completed their orientation of local languages, culture and society, and the proud history of Namibia and the Namibian people in Okahandja. Each of these volunteers has committed themselves to two years of service in Namibia. They will be assigned to the Caprivi, Hardhap, Kavango, Khomas, Omaheke, Kunene, Otjozondjupa, Oshana, Oshikoto and Omusati regions and live among the local Namibian population.
The volunteers will be placed in positions through various Namibian Organizations and work with their Namibian counterparts to help strengthen these organizations. They will also do life skills training and share HIV/AIDS information in innovative activities and community projects.
128 Peace Corps volunteers are currently assigned to Namibia, serving all 13 regions of the country. Source: Press Release U.S. Embassy Windhoek, telephone 061-229-801.
Let us pray for these men and women as they touch the lives of many young Namibians. Pray for their protection and that they will have wisdom to address the many challenges that will come their way. Pray that they will build relationships that will last for a lifetime. Pray that they will also find Peace Everlasting in Namibia.
The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face towards you and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26
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