NPCA, Peace Corps Sign First Ever Long-term Agreement
At Peace Corps Connect - Nashville, Peace Corps Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet and National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) President Glenn Blumhorst signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen mutually the organizations' cooperation in support of Peace Corps' mission and the Peace Corps community. It is the first such agreement in their history.
The two organizations will work to implement initiatives that promote a better understanding among Americans of other people and cultures around the world and educate the public on Peace Corps programs and service opportunities.
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RPCV District Office Meetings Growing in Number
In a dozen states from coast-to-coast, NPCA advocacy leaders are in the process of seeking several dozen meetings with the district offices of members of Congress during the months of August and September.
There's still plenty of time to get involved, and no previous experience is required. Follow this link for more information and our updated list of meetings currently being organized. |
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Affordable Online Prerequisites from Johns Hopkins
Take your health prereqs online with Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. We currently offer biostatistics, human growth & development, nutrition, microbiology with virtual lab, anatomy with virtual lab, and physiology with virtual lab. These 10-week courses offer a taste of Johns Hopkins excellence and are available during summer, fall, and spring semesters.Learn more here.
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Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Donates Kidney to Fellow Volunteer
Remember Norman Sapoznik? The Returned Peace Corps Volunteer who needed a kidney back in November? Well thanks to this newsletter, he found a match -- a fellow Malaysia RPCV!
Whether it's teaching students in Kulai, Malaysia or Brooklyn, New York or, as Anne McAvoy demonstrated, donating your kidney to a complete stranger, being a Peace Corps Volunteer inspires a lifetime of service.
Anne and Norman both served in Malaysia from 1967-1969. However, their paths didn't cross until recently. It's a great story!
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A Peace Corps Connect - Nashville Round Up
In case you hadn't heard, Peace Corps Connect - Nashville was awesome!
From the exhibits by Peace Corps partners and supporters, to the wonderful to the heart-melting melodies of Emmylou Harris. From thought-provoking great RPCV ideas, to the welcoming, heart-filled remarks from newly sworn in Peace Corps Director, Carrie Hessler-Radelet ... every moment of #PCCNASH was more rewarding than expected.
Check out our round up blog post, with links to photos from all three days, and stay tuned for even more blog posts on individual elements in the coming weeks.
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"This Is Only the Beginning:" A Very Peace Corps Homecoming
Eva Canan was back home from Peace Corps for only 19 hours before she jumped in to volunteer at NPCA's Peace Corps Connect - Nashville conference!
While there, she met six other Morocco RPCVs whose services spanned every single decade -- including one who served exactly 50 years before she did -- and got some wise words of advice on the reentry process ...
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DC Days with Harris Wofford Award Winner Dr. Surin Pitsuwan
No rest for the weary!
Dr. Surin Pitsuwan traveled to the United States this past June to receive the Harris Wofford Global Citizenship award at the NPCA's annual conference, Peace Corps Connect. Afterwards, he spent a few busy days meeting with dignitaries and with members of Congress -- at each stop sharing his personal story of why the Peace Corps matters...
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Featured Group: Atlanta Area Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
"Three words that best describe your group?: Celebration, Education, Transformation."
With almost 300 members, the Atlanta Area Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (AARPCV) have been bringing the world home to the Peach State for more than three decades. This month's featured group is still going strong with many projects in their community and around the world ...
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Education Small Grants for Bringing the World Home
Individual NPCA members and NPCA member groups may apply for Education Small Grants of up to $500 to fund projects/events in their communities that promote Peace Corps' Third Goal.
The project must be short term (less than one month) and of a local scope and scale. Applications and supporting materials will be accepted on a rolling basis, and will be reviewed and awarded quarterly. Upcoming review dates are August 1st, and November 1st.
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RPCV Groups Tackle Generational Differences
At Peace Corps Connect - Nashville last month, leaders of RPCV member groups gathered together in the Group Leaders Forum to learn how generational issues impact their work, and to drill down on group management best practices and challenges. We asked Kate Schachter (Ghana 2004-2007), RPCVs of Wisconsin-Madison -- with input from Will Spargur (Swaziland 1992-1995), Northern California PCA -- to provide a summary...
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 Next Step Travel - Savings for Solo Travelers
Our Next Step Travel program is already a great way to vacation with like-minded individuals who share the values of the NPCA, but now we are excited to announce our Solo Traveler Savings program.
On select Solo Traveler Savings departures, we waive the single supplement and give people traveling alone a single room at no additional cost. Making it the perfect way for singles to join a trip.
Our next Solo Savings departure is Next Step Travel: Dominican Republic departing on April 25, 2015. Join us on the Caribbean coast of the Dominican Republic for a 10-day volunteer vacation where we'll work on building a school made of discarded plastic bottles, visit serving volunteers and also have time to soak up the local culture and enjoy pristine beaches. Best of all, you'll make friends with other like-minded travelers and form friendships that will last long after the trip is over! |
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SHOW YOUR PEACE CORPS PRIDE WHILE RUNNING ERRANDS
Wearing or displaying logo merchandise is a great way to spark conversations about the Peace Corps! And more importantly, your purchase supports the Third Goal efforts of the National Peace Corps Association.
VIsit the NPCA online store today.
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"I'm an RPCV who served in El Salvador. SPEA's unique dual master's degree in public affairs and environmental science is helping me train as a scientist incorporating a full appreciation for the related policy implications and context. Receiving a Fulbright Grant for the coming year will enable me to continue researching the effects of air pollution on children's health in Santiago, Chile."
Rebecca Ciciretti/Indiana U. MPA/MSES Candidate
RPCVs: Consider the nation's top ranked public university MPA. Learn more about SPEA - Lead for the Greater Good
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The National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) offers an opportunity for you to leave a legacy of peace by naming NPCA as a beneficiary in your will, life insurance policy or IRA. This is an opportunity for you to support the values and actions of the Peace Corps well beyond your lifetime. In addition there can be significant tax advantages to making a gift to NPCA from your estate.
We recognize that writing a will and designating beneficiaries are very personal matters. Click here to learn more.
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HOUSING FOR RPCVs
Are you a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer looking for housing? Are you an RPCV with housing to offer to a fellow RPCV?
Visit RPCV Housing, on the NPCA Online Community -- a cozy social network space by and for the Peace Corps Community -- where RPCVs can offer and search for housing. Check it out and spread the word!
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IN MEMORIAM
Each month the National Peace Corps Association notes the passing of members of our community in our Community News blog. Read In Memoriam.
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