vallath@cad.UUCP (Vallath Nandakumar) (12/04/85)
What is this organisation called Peace Corps? I have heard of it, but have no idea what its objectives are, who funds it etc. Is the objective is to broaden its volunteers' experiences (sort of like tourism)? If the objective is to "improve the life of the people" in these other countries, wouldn't it be better to use the money to employ the locals to do the same work? It would certainly be cheaper in most cases, and things like language wouldn't be an issue. I would appreciate answers to these questions. Thanks. Vallath Nandakumar ucbesvax.vallath@berkeley.edu
joseph@orstcs.UUCP (joseph) (12/18/85)
Peace Corps volunteers are sent to a foreign country to work with the local residents in a capacity in which there is a shortage/absence of local residents. Generally the volunteer assumes an instructional role, rather than a working role, so that they can teach the local residents their skill. Also, some volunteers are hired as primary/secondary teachers. While the Peace Corps is NOT a "tourism" program, there are those who feel that it is merely another tentacle of our imperialist government.