2025

Even though the Peace Corps was sent to Micronesia to promote teaching and use of English, it was the Peace Corps Volunteers that triggered off a major shift in attitude with respect to the indigenous language of Micronesia. 1 The bilingual program taught in today’s public education in the Commonwe…

Welcome to Saipan, Capital of Micronesia.  Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands The Northern Marianas and Micronesia, regions rich in culture and history, have notably benefited from the commitment of Peace Corps volunteers. Their dedicated efforts in collaboration with the Trust Territory of the…

The Peace Corp Volunteer Program in Micronesia stood out for its uniqueness in every sense of the word: singular, unusual, extraordinary. It operates within a host country that is administered by the United States, and there is a notably high ratio of volunteers to the local population. As early as…

Service in the Peace Corps was considered full-time—and so it is for those assigned in Micronesia. In the Northern Marianas, the lives of Peace Corps Volunteers are guided by structured line of supervision and work pattern. The PCV’s program policy had to be adjusted “in light of realities working …

The Peace Corps Volunteer Program burst into the consciousness of the people of Micronesia at a time of economic and political development for the island communities. In the late 1960s, Micronesia, under the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, or TTPI, was in the midst of transition. The United…

The development of education in the Northern Marianas was integral to the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands’ strategic plan for the economic development of Micronesia. Expansion of public services, particularly in the health and education sectors, was prioritized. Education in the Trust Territ…

Undated photo. This is a photo from the Facebook page Mariana Memories-Micro of a Peace Corps volunteer with local children. To care, as they care, for what they care about. It is sharing, born of a spiritual and intellectual curiosity; a sharing that becomes an involvement in any aspect of going a…

What the Peace Corps Volunteers gave to the people of the Northern Mariana Islands and the rest of the world are life-changing contributions. The work, dedication and sacrifices of the Peace Corps Volunteers is a story of profound altruism and dedication. Nearly six decades have passed since their …

In Saipan, the groundwork for establishing higher education began with the contributions of dedicated individuals and organizations. Before the Peace Corps’ involvement, the Micronesian school system was staffed by a total of 876 teachers, including 172 Americans and 704 Micronesians. Despite…