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The new education volunteers who will serve in the education sector are William, Marissa, Scot and Iyana.
Deployed to serve in the North Shore and Central River regions, these American volunteers underwent an intensive 24-month period of capacity building and promoting sustainable development.
During the swearing-in ceremony held at a training centre in Kiang Masembe, Lower River Region, Ambassador L. Cromer reminded that the new volunteers have learned the local language and culture and fully shared the hardships and joys of the places where they have settled.
She said their Peace Corps volunteers are shining examples of the spirit of volunteerism and community service, which she added has long been a defining feature of American society.
She recalled that since the program’s inception in 1967, more than 1,800 Peace Corps volunteers have served in The Gambia.
American diplomats insist that the Peace Corps symbolizes and promotes true understanding and friendship between the Gambian and American people.
Peace Corps Country Director Siiri Morley thanked the Gambian government and the U.S. Embassy and the community for the important role they play in its work.
The country director said the Peace Corps’ founding mission to promote world peace and friendship among nations remains relevant.
She noted that the Peace Corps’ ideals are timeless and they are proud to be working with the Gambian government.
While congratulating the new Peace Corps volunteers for their efforts, the Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, Professor Pierre Gomes, reminded them to play an active role in their communities.
Professor Gomez acknowledged that the Peace Corps Education Project has enhanced teaching by improving the capacity of teachers to enhance early literacy and numeracy skills, and continues to learn how to help primary school students perfectly integrate with the MoBSE program to achieve basic learning outcomes.
He said they were aware of the Sustainable Development Goals in education that the country was committed to achieving, noting that the Peace Corps programme was undoubtedly significant in addressing the priorities of the ministries and the Gambian government.
Minister Gomez therefore encouraged newly sworn volunteers to support and reinforce positive practices and provide advice or timely intervention to address any weaknesses.
He assured them that the Government and his ministry remain committed to maintaining a productive partnership despite any challenges.
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