Commemorative Victory!
And, Positive Direction for Peace Corps Funding
It's been a busy week for Peace Corps matters on Capitol Hill.
A major victory was secured Monday evening when the House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved Peace Corps Commemorative legislation, an effort initiated by the National Peace Corps Association four years ago. The legislation now heads to President Obama for his signature. (Get the details here.)
As the week comes to a close, Congress is preparing to give final approval to a massive spending bill for the current fiscal year. Included in that bill is a 6.5 percent increase in current funding for the Peace Corps.
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National Day of Action: Will You Be One of the 100?
NPCA's 10th Annual National Day of Action in Support of the Peace Corps is exactly six weeks away. We are busy getting ready. Now all we need is YOU!
Come to Washington: We need you to come to Washington for our February 27th activities on Capitol Hill. Help us reach our goal of 100 Capitol Hill advocates.
Lead from Home: Can't come to DC? No problem. We want phone calls, emails and other communications coming in from all around the nation. You can help us lead efforts from your home base!
Support Us: As a non-governmental, independent non-profit, we need to raise the funds necessary to support our Day of Action and our advocates. Join our Crowdrise National Day of Action Team and help us secure the resources to make this day a big success..
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Next Step Travel Gets Down and Dirty in the Dominican Republic
Kate Schwanhausser, our Membership and Development Assistant here at the National Peace Corps Association, recently stepped out of the office to take part in a Next Step Travel trip to the Dominican Republic.
 Our trips are designed with the Returned Peace Corps Volunteer in mind, and while Kate has not had the chance to serve (yet!), she had a great time connecting with local people through hands-on projects, and venturing beyond the usual tourism spots.
All-inclusive Next Step Travel trips to the DR, Guatemala -- and now Thailand! -- let you focus on getting the most from your experience. Learn more and start planning your next travel adventure!
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Why I Support the NPCA: Virginia Volpe
"My Peace Corps experience in Sri Lanka was life-changing," says Virginia Volpe, a member of the NPCA Leadership Circle.
As North American head of the Client Executive Team for the Securities and Fund Services business at Citi, Virginia now deals with hedge and private equity clients. This is a long way from the small village in the mountains of Sri Lanka where she worked in community development, but she says her Peace Corps experiences in 1992-1994 proved to be valuable life and career lessons.
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Update on Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Seeking Kidney Match
Back in November we reached out to the community on behalf of Norman Sapoznik, a Returned Peace Corp Volunteer (Malaysia 1967-1969) who was in dire need of a kidney exchange. Three days after our Facebook post in November of 2013, Norman contacted us with good news: he had heard back from three people willing to be considered for matching! Unfortunately, we have just learned that for various reasons, these matches have not been able to progress, leaving Norman, who was poised for the transplant, in difficult circumstances once again... |
Nominations Open for the NPCA Board
The Governance Committee of the NPCA Board of Directors announces the 2014 elections for member-elected representatives to the NPCA Board. Three member-elected Board positions are open for nomination from February 1 through March 3, representing the following regions: - Geographic Region: Southern Tier, West
- Country of Service Region: Asia and the Pacific
Candidates are nominated by an NPCA Member Group or by petition with ten signatures. Candidates for election to the Board must be current members of NPCA and are strongly encouraged to be active participants in NPCA programs, including fundraising campaigns. The length of term is for three years. |
In Memoriam: Robert A. Pastor 1947-2014
The National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) has lost a true friend with the passing of Dr. Robert A. Pastor on January 8, 2014. A Returned Peace Corps Volunteer who served in Malaysia from 1970-1972, Bob Pastor went on to a distinguished, multifaceted international relations career that spanned government service, the non-governmental sector, and the academic arena. |
Where Are They Now? - Stomp Out Malaria Catches up with Returned Volunteers
Since 2011, more than 200 PCVs and Peace Corps staff from 24 countries have joined the Malaria Team and participated in an intensive technical training in Thies, Senegal known as Malaria Boot Camp. These trainings serve to empower and motivate a diverse collective of Peace Corps Volunteers, Response Volunteers, and staff to lead their posts' malaria efforts and facilitate projects for their volunteers in the field. As PCVs conclude their service and move on to jobs, graduate school, and new adventures, Stomp has noticed a remarkable trend. Many alumni of the Malaria Team are choosing to stay in the field! |
2013 Year in Advocacy - National Peace Corps Association's Top Ten
Happy 2014! As the National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) Advocacy program turns its attention to the year ahead, we take a look back at progress and accomplishments during 2013. Here is our top ten list - in no particular order. Enjoy this look back and make sure you and others you know are signed up to get our monthly advocacy updates and action alerts.
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2013: A Very Facebook Peace Corps Year in Review
Here's a fun look back at some of the most commented on, shared and viewed items posted to the National Peace Corps Association's Facebook page in 2013. |
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