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Start Planning District Office Meetings!
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If you share the belief that "All politics is local", there is nothing more local than meeting with your elected representatives right in your own backyard!
That's why the National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) is gearing up for our 5th annual District Meeting Days initiative!
Recent decisions by the Senate and House Appropriations Committees (see below) point to the critical need to continue building a growing, consistent constituent voice to help the Peace Corps be the best it can be!
It all starts with you contacting us and saying "I want to organize a district meeting!"
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Awareness Day Launch
At Peace Corps Connect - Berkeley, approximately forty people attended a panel discussion on challenges faced by many RPCVs who come home with injuries or illnesses stemming from their service.
In Jacksonville, an enlightening discussion on health challenges was described as a "home run" by its organizer.
In Minneapolis, a dozen people participated in a health justice discussion, including one individual who traveled an hour-and-a-half to take part.
These events and more comprised the first-ever Health Justice Awareness Day, designed to increase understanding and seek out solutions to the many health-related issues for members of the Peace Corps community that we can improve.
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Level Funding Recommended
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Both the Senate and House Appropriations Committees are recommending $379.5 million - level funding - for the Peace Corps for Fiscal Year 2016, rejecting President Obama's request of $410 million.
On a party line vote, the Senate Appropriations Committee rejected an amendment proposed by Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) to include the President's request for an increase in funding for the Peace Corps, as well as funding increases for other international affairs programs.
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Meet our First RPCV Fellow!
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J.M. Ascienzo is the first National Peace Corps Association Fellow.
A recently-returned Peace Corps Volunteer in his post-service transition phase, J.M. finished three years of service in Thailand earlier this year. He is eager to put his energy to work for the Peace Corps community here at the NPCA.
One of J.M.'s primary areas of focus will involve bolstering our advocacy on Peace Corps appropriations through 2015 and into the 55th anniversary year.
Read more
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As district meetings are approaching, you can find updated information on our website regarding all state congressional representatives.
With these fact sheets, you will have access to each members' previous actions on legislation pertaining to the Peace Corps, as well as relevant background information.
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Global Issue of Month
Deadline Nears for International Road Safety Letters
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You have the opportunity to ask your lawmakers to sign Dear Colleague letters supporting international road safety. Time is short,the deadline is July 17th.
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Featured Advocate: Kathy Crosson
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"Advocacy comes very naturally if you are passionate about your Peace Corps service."
So says Kathy Crosson (Togo 1970-72), our July featured advocate from Kensington, Maryland.
Kathy is a stalwart advocate for the Peace Corps, but her passion goes beyond that. Find out about our most recent Kathy-sighting on Capitol Hill!
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June
by the Numbers
1
Former NPCA intern, one of the PCVs returning to Nepal
(You go Kaitlyn!)
14
District office advocacy meetings currently being sought
50
Our minimum goal for district office meetings in August/September
16
House Peace Corps Caucus members needed to equal the 83 member mark reached in the previous Congress
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Advocacy Photo of the Month!
On a comfortable early summer evening in Minneapolis, members of the Minnesota RPCVs came together to discuss how we, as a community, can better support RPCVs facing health challenges stemming from their Peace Corps service. |
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PEACE CORPS FACTSA quick rundown of some key facts highlighting the past and present of the Peace Corps. ALUMNI NEWSNPCA loves to highlight accomplishments of Peace Corps alumni. Share your latest achievement! NPCA STORE Want to show your Peace Corps pride? Visit our online store for clothing and other merchandise.
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PC CONNECT PHOTOSThanks to all who joined us at Peace Corps Connect - Berkeley! Check out our photo album. TWITTER Follow us at @ npcaadvocacy for the most up to date advocacy news.
NEXT STEP TRAVEL
Read about the latest destinations for our travel program and plan to travel the world with fellow RPCVs.
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CLIMATE CHANGEWant to re-start an NPCA affiliate group focused on climate change and the environment? Contact us. FACEBOOKPeace Corps Pets, Weddings and also substance! Follow us on Facebook for all things NPCA. IN MEMORIAMRemembering those within the Peace Corps community who passed away in the recent months. Our In Memoriam page is here.
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