17 new Kosovo Peace Corps volunteers sworn in

After completing 10-week language training, culture and professional training, 17 new Peace Corps volunteers in Kosovo have been sworn in.

At the solemn oath of these volunteers, the ambassador of the United States of America to Kosovo, Jeffrey Havenier said that by now over 200 volunteers have served in Kosovo.

I expect you to represent this opportunity. I believe in you very much because you will be in other people's lives. I am firmly convinced that they too will have an effect on you. I'm very involved in bilateral reports. I want all of you an extraordinary success and I look forward to visiting you at your posts”, said Havener.

President Vjosa Osmani attended the ceremony, which welcomed the eighth group of volunteers in Kosovo.

Welcome to a rich land and host country. Today I'm excited to welcome the eighth group. Now you're part of a community, your work goes far beyond your daily duties. The impact of your ministry on children's smiles. These are the real tracks of your group. Your connection exceeds diplomatic ties”, Osmani said.

Meanwhile, Kosovo Peace Corps Director Caroline Siganda has introduced 17 volunteers, where she also talked about the period from their arrival in Kosovo.

The “were recognised by the generosity and hospitality of Kamenica, Korea and Topanica. This group has faced long hearings of language recognition”, she said, adding that “every week volunteers have advanced”.