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Mission & Goals

NPCA VISION:

The National Peace Corps Association strives for a world in peace, shaped by understanding and tolerance.

NPCA MISSION:

The mission of the National Peace Corps Association is to lead the Peace Corps community and others to foster peace by working together in service, education, and advocacy.

NPCA GOALS:

  • Promote the vitality of the Peace Corps and the application of its values

  • Establish the NPCA as the essential resource for and about the Peace Corps community

  • Enable NPCA members to build upon and extend the Peace Corps experience and values by facilitating their engagement in global issues

    • STRUCTURE:

    The National Peace Corps Association was founded in 1979 and incorporated in 1983 as the national association to connect, inform, and engage people impacted or inspired by Peace Corps. It is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization encompassing a network of over 30,000 individuals and more than 140 member groups.

    The NPCA and its member groups produce global education programs and advocacy campaigns, and provide community, national and international services. It is governed by a board of directors, and is managed by a professional staff with headquarters in Washington, DC. It is not a part of the United States Peace Corps, which is a federal agency.

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