Peace Corps Jamaica

Peace Corps Jamaica Celebrating 62 years of partnership and friendship in Jamaica. The official page of Peace Corps Jamaica. https://www.peacecorps.gov/jamaica/

The Peace Corps has been active in Jamaica since 1962, the same year the country gained independence. The Peace Corps traces its roots and mission to 1960, when then Senator John F. Kennedy challenged students at the University of Michigan to serve their country in the cause of peace by living and working in developing countries. From that inspiration grew an agency of the federal government devot

ed to world peace and friendship. Since that time, 200,000+ Peace Corps Volunteers have served in 139 host countries to work on issues ranging from AIDS education to information technology and environmental preservation. VISIT OUR OTHER PAGES:

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Last Monday, Jamaica celebrated Labor Day with many community-led projects. PCV Zoey and Peace Corps Jamaica Staff membe...
01/06/2026

Last Monday, Jamaica celebrated Labor Day with many community-led projects. PCV Zoey and Peace Corps Jamaica Staff member Ann participated in a primary school beautification project, painting the entire school alongside community members. It was a fantastic day filled with community integration and hard work— well done unu creating a welcoming learning environment for the students of Bowden Hill Infant and Primary School! 🎨📚🖌️

How did you spend Labor Day this year?

About a year ago, we said goodbye to members of Group 93 as they closed their two year service in Jamaica. As those who ...
28/05/2026

About a year ago, we said goodbye to members of Group 93 as they closed their two year service in Jamaica. As those who extended their service continue to ring out over the coming months, we’re pausing to reflect on their partnerships, contributions, and impact in communities across the island. 💛🇯🇲

27/05/2026

Let there be water! 💧🌱

In partnership with the Peace Corps Partnership Program (PCPP), the United Way of Jamaica (UWJ) , and the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) , Volunteer Roshana and the Castle Hill Farmers Association worked together to design and install four rainwater harvesting systems to address water insecurity on local farms.

With limited water access and increasingly unpredictable dry periods affecting agricultural production, the ‘On-Farm Water Security’ project aims to strengthen farmers’ resilience and support more sustainable farming practices in the community. Interested in seeing how the project came together? Watch the video to learn more!

Working with the Social Development Commission (SDC), Volunteers Cooper and Victoria participated in a community walkthr...
25/05/2026

Working with the Social Development Commission (SDC), Volunteers Cooper and Victoria participated in a community walkthrough. 🚶‍♀️

The aim was to sensitize members of the Grove Town community about the SDC and its efforts to establish the Community Development Committee (CDC) as well as facilitate other community based organizations.

Another one of our Volunteers who arrived in 2023 recently completed the customary ringing out ceremony. PCV John is r...
23/05/2026

Another one of our Volunteers who arrived in 2023 recently completed the customary ringing out ceremony. PCV John is returning home to his farm in Illinois after serving three years working with rural farmers and extending his service to share his expertise in pasture management at a deaf community in Manchester.

We want to thank John for his service, commitment, and contributions to Peace Corps Jamaica.

📝 Connecting cultures, one letter at a time!PCV Kelsea has been facilitating a penpal exchange between her 4th-grade cla...
21/05/2026

📝 Connecting cultures, one letter at a time!
PCV Kelsea has been facilitating a penpal exchange between her 4th-grade class in the parish of Manchester and a school in her home state of Maine. 🇯🇲✉️🇺🇸

As students practice their reading and writing, they are also building bridges across borders. Peace Corps’ goals two and three in action! Literacy and global friendship, growing together. 🌍💌



Alligator Pond is looking a whole lot brighter after Saturday’s beach cleanup! PCV P***y brought together about 20 volun...
19/05/2026

Alligator Pond is looking a whole lot brighter after Saturday’s beach cleanup!

PCV P***y brought together about 20 volunteers, including 6 PCVs, to clear trash from the shoreline in Manchester Parish. Councillor Omar Robinson joined the effort and helped rally strong local turnout, while Blackie and the team aLittle Ochi Restaurantpt everyone refreshed and energized.

Community-powered, partnership-driven, and full of heart...exactly how we love to serve. 🇯🇲🖤

Over the past few weeks, we’ve had to say goodbye to some of our dedicated PCVs. As tradition, we honored them with a ri...
18/05/2026

Over the past few weeks, we’ve had to say goodbye to some of our dedicated PCVs. As tradition, we honored them with a ringing out ceremony.

We want to thank Marie, Lila, David, and Ptah for their service, commitment, and contributions to Peace Corps Jamaica. 🇯🇲

From Improving Literacy in the Classroom to Creating Dreams Through Sport – An Interview with PCV Brad Nelson 🇯🇲In this ...
14/05/2026

From Improving Literacy in the Classroom to Creating Dreams Through Sport – An Interview with PCV Brad Nelson 🇯🇲

In this episode, Brad Nelson takes us on his journey from Louisiana to Richmond in St. Mary, Jamaica. During his service, Brad contributed to improving school infrastructure and supported the Ministry of Education’s vision of enhancing literacy in Jamaican primary schools.

He also introduced American sports to rural communities, including NFL-style activities and flag football for both male and female students. Additionally, Brad contributed to the development of national programmes for these sports in Jamaica.

You can listen to the episode now on our YouTube channel!

This podcast is hosted by Shavane J. Daley.

First Harvest! 🥬 Using a recycled barrel and PVC pipes, PCV David and his 4H club designed and built a hydroponic system...
13/05/2026

First Harvest! 🥬

Using a recycled barrel and PVC pipes, PCV David and his 4H club designed and built a hydroponic system that just produced its very first lettuce harvest. Projects like these show how creative, low-cost agricultural solutions can support sustainable food production and community learning.

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