2006 News Archive

34 U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer trainees took their oaths at a Swearing-In Ceremony

November 16, 2006

34 U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer trainees took their oaths at a Swearing-In Ceremony

On November 16, 2006, 34 U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer trainees took their oaths at a Swearing-In Ceremony, which took place at the Railroad Employees Hall in Chisinau.  Ambassador Michael Kirby delivered a keynote speech at the event, along with Ministers and other high officials of the Moldovan government.

This is the 19^th group of Volunteers to serve in Moldova.  Of the 34 new trainees, 21 will serve as specialists for organizational and community development, working in non-governmental organizations and local public administration offices.  The remaining 13 will work as specialists in agriculture and agribusiness development, working at extension services centers and micro-finance institutions.