ALERT: NPCA National Call-In Campaign to Congress during Peace Corps Week
Urge lawmakers to show their support during Peace Corps Week! Four Steps for Taking Action: Find Your Representatives: Visit NPCA’s State Resources webpage. Select your state and go to the “Congressional Delegation” link to access contact details for your Senators...
Celebrating Black History Month: A Reflection on My Peace Corps Experience
As a child, I looked for ways to fit in and wanted to be accepted. However, because I am African American, instead of fitting in, often, I was a trailblazer because desegregation was central to my upbringing. By Carla Brown,...
How Recent Executive Orders Impact Our Community & the Peace Corps
With developments related to actions of the new administration occurring on a daily – or sometimes hourly – basis, NPCA will work to update you on the latest news and its impact on serving Peace Corps Volunteers, applicants, staff, &...
Extend Your Gratitude to Carol Spahn
Thank Carol for her incredible work by signing a note by January 31. Carol not only charted a path forward for the Peace Corps in a post-COVID world but also fostered meaningful collaboration with NPCA, supporting our shared mission and...
Martin Luther King Jr. and the Spirit of the Peace Corps
Both Dr. King and the Peace Corps emphasize the transformative power of relationships. by Mike Roman (RPCV Kiribati 2000–02) Martin Luther King Jr., a champion of civil rights and global justice, and the Peace Corps, a program promoting international development...
January Monthly Issue Spotlight: National Poverty in America Month
Addressing poverty requires solutions like living wages, affordable healthcare, education access, and housing support. By Mike Roman (Kiribati 2000-2002) January is National Poverty in America Month, a time to confront the reality of poverty in the United States and reflect on...
Two Returned Peace Corps Volunteers awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal
A Recognition for the Peace Corps Community: Two RPCVs are among the twenty individuals who were awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal on January 2nd, 2025. The awards were given to former Connecticut Senator Chris Dodd (RPCV Dominican Republic 1966–68), and...
Blessed be the Peacemakers: A Tribute to President Jimmy Carter Through the Eyes of Former Peace Corps Director Richard Celeste
A Tribute to President Jimmy Carter Through the Eyes of Former Peace Corps Director Richard Celeste By Benjamin DeMarais Throughout American history, few leaders have embodied the spirit of peace and service as fully as President Jimmy Carter. His tireless...
Please consider making a contribution to help the people of Vanuatu.
A Message to the Peace Corps Community from Friends of Vanuatu On December 17th, the capital city of Vanuatu, Port Vila, was struck by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake. And on Sunday morning, December 22, a second quake of 6.1 magnitude...
December Monthly Issue Spotlight: Universal Human Rights and Climate Change
Climate-induced migration in Pacific Island states like Kiribati highlights a profound global justice issue. By Mike Roman (RPCV Kiribati 2000–2002) Communities that have contributed least to climate change are now facing its most severe consequences, including permanent displacement, large-scale migration,...