Since 1961, the Peace Corps has been sending American volunteers abroad to help other nations tackle challenges at the grassroots level. Volunteers work directly in and with local communities on issues ranging from education to public health, and food security to emerging technologies.

GW is a top volunteer-producing university, consistently ranking nationally among the top five institutions of its size. GW graduates take the lessons they have learned in school and find real-world applications for the betterment of their host communities.