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Giving Tuesday 2023: Together, We Can Make Global Impact
Giving Tuesday, the biggest charitable giving day of the year, officially kicks off the giving season. And we need your help to preserve Peace Corps ideals! (more…)
NPCA Statement on Current Conflicts in Israel
We at NPCA do not condone civilian deaths in any form, and we mourn the lost lives of the Israelis and Palestinians killed in last week's attacks. (more…)
The Three Amigos
NPCA's board chair and two of his fellow RPCV's embark on a self-styled diplomatic mission to Cuba. (more…)
Make America a Better Place by Leaving It
The domestic dividend of the Peace Corps can be had for the cost of a dozen eggs. (more…)
Found Objects: Cabinet of Curiosities
Like streaming services today, entertainment also came in a box. (more…)
Hey, There’s A Peace Corps!
Documentarian Alana DeJoseph talks takeaways ahead of her film’s national broadcast on PBS. (more…)
The Stream: Streaming Video
WorldView Editor Picks: Five must-watch shows and documentaries Welcome to the The Stream, where WorldView highlights podcasts, videos and music from across the Peace Corps universe and on related issues and topics. In this edition, we take a look at new streaming videos selected by our editors. (more…)
The Stream: Podcasts
WorldView Picks: Five must-listen podcasts focused on national service, women's leadership, and national security Welcome to the The Stream, where WorldView highlights podcasts, videos, and music from across the Peace Corps universe and on related issues and topics. In this edition, we take a look at podcasts focused on national service, women’s leadership, and national security. Extra-Ordinary Women Latanya Mapp Frett, President and CEO of Global Fund for Women In the first podcast of Extra-Ordinary Women, Women of Peace Corps Legacy interviews Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Latanya Mapp Frett, President and CEO of Global Fund for Women. Latanya, who got her...
Reel vs. Real: Peace Corps, Pop Culture, and Public Perception
How have movies and television shows shaped the way Americans view Peace Corps service over the past 60 years? By Tiffany James In the ever-evolving landscape of pop culture, the Peace Corps has not only made its mark as an international force for world peace but has also found its way into the hearts and minds of creative storytellers across the decades. From the early sixties to the digital age of today, Peace Corps has left an indelible imprint on the silver and small screens, offering the community a unique thrill — spotting those unmistakable Peace Corps references that hit...