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Iran RPCVs Plan Full Schedule of Events for Peace Corps Connect: Boston

“Please come to Boston in the summertime!” This is the message Peace Corps Iran Association is sending members in preparation for its second major reunion in two years. The Boston event will be held in conjunction with NPCA’s Peace Corps Connect, June 28-30.  We couldn’t agree more that Peace Corps Connect will be a fabulous …

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Rough Start for International Affairs Budget

  The House Appropriations Committee is beginning work on setting spending levels for various government programs.  One of the first steps is to establish funding ceilings for the twelve different subcommittees that have jurisdiction over every aspect of federal funding. The starting point for the International Affairs Budget, which includes funding for the Peace Corps, …

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In Memoriam – April 2013

  From a career firefighter to an Emmy Award winner, the Peace Corps community lost more shining lights during the month of April, not the least of which were two volunteers who lost their lives during service. Uganda Volunteer Danielle Gucciardo was killed during her service after being struck by an automobile.  Danielle had arrived …

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Exploring Today’s Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic

One of the key components of this trip is the possibility of connection to Peace Corps. For those of us who are Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs), we relish when we connect with currently serving Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) and have the opportunity to visit the main office. What is different from our experience? What …

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