Hurricane Can't Blow Dominican Republic Trip Off Course
Six more Next Step Travel trips available
Hurricane Sandy blew the roof off of what was to be the home base for the travelers on the NPCA Next Step Travel - Dominican Republic trip, but like good Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, they just rolled with it. There was a lot to see, to learn and to do in the DR. And in keeping with current events, on the day after the election they visited the Peace Corps project of congressman-elect -- and RPCV -- Joe Kennedy!
Read more about the inaugural trip to the Dominican Republic here, here and here; and the inaugural trip to Guatemala here and here. It's not too late to sign up for one of our six remaining trips to Guatemala or the Dominican Republic between now and next August. |
Congressman Kennedy, RPCV
This week, approximately 90 new members of the United States Senate and House of Representatives are undergoing Capitol Hill orientation, following the November 6th elections. One of those new members carries a familiar name and public service background that resonates with the Peace Corps community....
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Nominations Open for Harris Wofford Global Citizenship Award
First awarded in 2011 on the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps, the Harris Wofford Global Citizenship Award will be given annually to an outstanding global leader who grew up in a country where Peace Corps Volunteers served and whose life was influenced by the Peace Corps.
The leader should be a person whose life's work has made a significant contribution to the world in a way that reflects the core Peace Corps values of service, peace, development, human rights, health, and understanding. Named in honor of the former U.S. Senator and special assistant to U.S. President John F. Kennedy who was instrumental in the formation of the Peace Corps, the award is endowed through a generous gift from Atiku Abubakar, a leading businessman, philanthropist, and former Vice President of Nigeria.
All nomination materials must be received by Thursday, January 10, 2013.
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We Can't Run on Sunshine and Butterflies - Support NPCA!
Sooo, how well do you know the National Peace Corps Association? Our history, our programs, our successes, our challenges? Starting last week, and each Friday through the end of the year, we will be sending you an email that helps tell a part of our story: Where we've been, where we're at and where we want to go. It's part of our End-of-Year Donation Drive. We are counting on your support to keep us moving forward in 2013!
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More than 7,000 Responses!
Thanks to all who have completed the survey prepared by Health Justice for Peace Corps Volunteers. If you have not yet taken the survey, now is the time, as survey results will be reviewed and analyzed soon.
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Jack Vaughn: 1920 - 2012
This month, the Peace Corps community lost another of its legendary figures. Jack Hood Vaughn, the man who had the unenviable task of following Peace Corps founder Sargent Shriver as the agency's second director, passed away in Tucson Arizona at the age of 92. Vaughn was appointed Director of the Peace Corps in 1966 by President Lyndon Johnson.
Vaughn, an alumnus of the University of Michigan, spoke at the campus ceremony celebrating of 50th anniversary the Peace Corps. You can read more about his colorful life, as well as his remarks on that special occasion....
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Why I Support NPCA: Global Education...and a Husband
When Audrey Scherer signed up for NPCA's educator trip to Ghana in 2004, she never envisioned where that would take her. Yes, she got the homestays, school visits and cultural immersion she wanted... She was even able to set up an exchange between her classroom and that same middle school classroom.
But what came before and next are better told in her words, an inspiring demonstration of why she supports NPCA....
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9th National Day of Action Set
Mark your calendars and get ready! NPCA's 9th Annual National Day of Action in Support of the Peace Corps is set for February 28, 2013. Once again this year, we anticipate a strong contingent of NPCA advocates from around the nation on Capitol Hill on February 28th. So if you want to join us in Washington, register today! If you can't come to Washington, contact us to find out how you can be an Outreach and Mobilization Captain in your state/region/community.
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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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SAVE THE DATE!
 Peace Corps Connect: Boston 2013
June 28-29, 2013
Join us for the National Peace Corps Association's second annual gathering - Peace Corps Connect: Boston 2013. We invite you all to Boston, Massachusetts on the weekend of June 28-29, 2013 for an event that will encourage you to continue "bringing the world back home" while visiting with friends and having fun.
Learn more about Peace Corps Connect: Boston 2013
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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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