May 2014 Newsletter                                                     follow us on  Like us on Facebook  Follow us on Twitter  View our profile on LinkedIn  View our videos on YouTube 
Confirm the Peace Corps Director Now!

It has been more than 600 days - more than twenty months - since the Peace Corps has had a Director. That is well over six months longer than any previous vacancy in the history of the agency!

There's been a nominee for the past nine months.  But what hasn't happened is a Senate confirmation vote.  We need your help to make that happen.

Equity Act Progress

There's progress on the Peace Corps Equity Act, not the least of which involved the efforts on Capitol Hill last week by this month's featured advocates.

Legislation for equitable reproductive health care treatment for Peace Corps Volunteers was re-introduced in the Senate by Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH).  Companion legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives for the first time by Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY), who met with advocates to thank them for their work.  

If you have not signed our Statement of Support (which began circulating last year), we need you to add your voice for fairness. 

Get Ready for Local Meetings

One of the most powerful ways you can advocate is to organize meetings with your lawmakers right in your own backyard.  This is the fourth year the NPCA is mobilizing for such meetings this August and September.  Be among the first in the nation to be part of this effort!  Read More
Tripping!

Our April travels (including this great stop to connect with RPCVs in Utica, New York) strengthened our advocacy presence in several key congressional districts in Delaware, New Jersey and New York.  This fall, we're planning to barnstorm across Pennsylvania!  Want to host a stop?  Contact us

Video:  Nashville RPCV Group Wants YOU, at
Peace Corps Connect

The clock is ticking...The head count is heading north of 300 and rising...We're excited about the June 19-21 gathering of RPCVs from across the country.  

Guess who else is excited?  Check out this video.
Advocacy 2007 Al Hannans
Columnist Recognizes RPCV Group in Wake of Nigerian Schoolgirl Abductions 

As outrage mounts over the abduction of young girls from schools in rural Nigeria, a Miami Herald columnist came across the work of RPCV Al Hannans (above, center) and other members of the Peace Corps Nigeria Alumni Foundation.
May Featured Advocates

It was a day-long, non-stop and emotional day on Capitol Hill last week for Peru Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (l to r) Christine Carcano and Mary Kate Shannon.

By day's end, there was major progress with the Peace Corps Equity Act.

COMING NEXT MONTH...
We are busy updating our state resources page. It's not quite ready, but it will be next month! 

WHO REPRESENTS YOU?
Follow these links for contact information for your Senators and House
Representatives.

NPCA STORE
It's the place to get your Peace Corps merchandise. Follow this link.
WANTED: ADVOCACY COORDINATORS
Want to be a volunteer leader in your state or region? Read More

CONGRESSIONAL LEGISLATION
What's the latest on Peace Corps or other global issues legislation? A good sources is   thomas.gov.

MEMBER GROUPS
Is there an NPCA Member Group Near You? Follow this link.

ADVOCACY BLOGS
Visit our website for regular updates via our blog posts. Check out some of our most recent posts. Read More

FAST PEACE CORPS FACTS
A quick rundown of some key facts highlighting the past and present of the Peace Corps.

IN MEMORIAM
We honor members of our community who have recently passed.  Follow this link.
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