 Inaugural Next Step Travel Group Now in Guatemala
Seven More Trips Available
"We hadn't even left the outskirts of Guatemala City, when it happened. Seated in the van from the airport, hurtling past colorful camioneta (aka "chicken buses") and gritty storefronts, participants in the inaugural National Peace Corps Association Next Step Travel trip were doing that getting-to-know-one-another thing. Where you're from. Where you served. What years...
Read more about the inaugural trip to Guatemala here and here. It's not too late to sign up for one of our seven remaining trips to Guatemala or the Dominican Republic between now and next August.
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Why I Support NPCA
"I know our country is better for each of us who has returned with a broader appreciation and understanding of our neighbors around the globe and the United States and its role in the world," says Janet Greig, NPCA Treasurer and long-standing member, with her husband Wylie, of NPCA's Director's Circle. "I believe the work of NPCA is valuable. My membership on the Board and my financial commitment are ways I support NPCA and all who value the enduring goals of peace and human development."
This is the time of year when you are bombarded by requests for donations - including from NPCA. But we hope you will join Janet in making a donation to NPCA as a donation in support of those "enduring goals of peace and human development." Thank you for your support!
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Nearly One Thousand Surveyed So Far on Illness, Injury Issues
Members of the group Health Justice for Peace Corps Volunteers report nearly 1,000 members of the Peace Corps community have so far taken a survey that seeks to assess both the scope of debilitating injury or illness over the years, and challenges Returned Peace Corps Volunteers have faced in receiving the care, attention and support they need and deserve. There is still time to assist in this effort.
Your first step? Follow this link to take the survey. The group is interested in hearing from all RPCVs, including those who had no medical concerns during service.
Your second step? Share this survey with 5 - 10 other members of your country of service group, and ask them to do the same.
Acting Peace Corps Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet is expressing her commitment to ensure that sick or injured RPCVs receive the help and support they deserve. Follow this link to read her statement. |
2012 Global House Parties
On and around September 22, Returned Volunteers, current Volunteers, parents of Peace Corps Volunteers, current and former Peace Corps staff and the entire Peace Corps community hosted Global House Parties to meet, to reconnect and to celebrate service in Peace Corps. This year's theme was "Find the 250K," a campaign set up by the National Peace Corps Association in the hopes of finding all Peace Corps Volunteers and staff - in order to strengthen the community and its voice.
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Help NPCA Find the 250K
Did you serve in the Peace Corps? Are you a former Peace Corps staff member?
If yes to either of the above questions, be counted! Help us find the 250,000 Americans who have served or worked for the Peace Corps. Together our voice is: - louder for advocacy
- stronger for global community projects
- wider for networking to advance Peace Corps values and experiences
It Takes Some Cash:
For this 51st year of the Peace Corps, the National Peace Corps Association is hard at work towards their five-year goal of finding the 250,000 people who served and worked with Peace Corps. We cannot do it without your help - and a few of your dollars. If you donate $10 or $51 now, it could help us to find that many more people in the Peace Corps Community. Your help is needed now more than ever to keep the Campaign going. Thank you very much!
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Africa Rural Connect Launches "Second Chance Ideas" Contest
Africa Rural Connect, an online program of the National Peace Corps Association that brings together people from around the world to help solve rural Africa's greatest challenges, announced today a new contest designed to give a "second chance" to past submissions. The Second Chance Ideas Contest launched on Sept. 15 and is open until Nov. 30. All submissions must be a "remix" - or improved version - of an idea submitted to Africa Rural Connect over the past three years. RPCVs are in a unique position to come up with ideas for the contest. Check it out... you might just win a prize!
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Help the NPCA preserve the legacy and future of the Peace Corps.
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Support the National Peace Corps Association
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COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN
CFC # 11708
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BY POPULAR DEMAND! THE NEW "TOUGHEST JOB" T-SHIRT IN A LADIES V-NECK
Our online store offers a wide selection of Peace Corps and NPCA logo merchandise -- and yes, the much requested Peace Corps patch!
Wearing logo merchandise is a great way to spark conversations about Peace Corps! Your purchase supports the efforts of the National Peace Corps Association.
Thank you for your support!
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TRIPPING: YOUR NPCA HOSPITALITY NETWORK
Support the NPCA on your next trip! Whether you're headed to your favorite summer destination or exploring a new part of the world this fall, you can find everything from couches to castles on Tripping.com. More importantly, all bookings made through Tripping will help support the National Peace Corps Association community.
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GET A JOB!
HIRE RPCVs!
Would you like to hire RPCVs -- and all the outstanding qualities that they offer?
Or are you an RPCV looking for a job that aligns with your passions?
Check out the Next Step Job Finder for available positions geared to the Peace Corps Community. If you are an employer, you can post your available job or internship
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