The Peace Corps Legacy: NPCA’s Carla Brown Visits New Mexico to Elevate Voices of RPCVs
The Peace Corps Legacy: Carla Brown Visits New Mexico to Elevate Voices of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers By Hayden Johnson (NPCA Communications Intern) June 16, 2025 Santa Fe, NM—The enduring ideal of Americans serving overseas through the Peace Corps remains...
RPCVs Going Live: Join The Virtual Hangout!
RPCVs Going Live: Join The Virtual Hangout! Ask Questions & Get In On The Convo Date: Sunday, June 15 Time: 10:00–11:00 AM Eastern (U.S.) Where: Visit the Instagram page @nikkibanzzzzz to watch it live! Can't make this Live? We have another featuring our Peace Corps...
We Thank Our NPCA Advocates: Peace Corps Budget Holding Firm—But Our Work Has Just Begun
National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) congratulates the tens of thousands of Peace Corps supporters who joined us in expressing their support for the agency and its volunteers. Together, we demonstrated how the Peace Corps helps make our country stronger, safer,...
Pride in Service: An LGBTQI+ Peace Corps Story
By LGBTQI+ RPCVs Serving in the Peace Corps is often described as a transformative experience, but for LGBTQ+ volunteers, it can be a journey marked by deep connection and complex identity navigation. For many, the Peace Corps becomes not only...
A Volunteer’s Reflection from Cuenca, Ecuador
Immersing myself in Ecuadorian culture has given me a new perspective on priorities, balance, and communication as I experience different interpretations of time, courtesies, and welcome. By Caroline Williams (PCV Ecuador 2023—present) Since taking an extended volunteer trip in a...
Peace Corps to Close Country Program in Ethiopia
Peace Corps to Close Country Program in Ethiopia Due to ongoing security concerns, the Peace Corps will close its country program in Ethiopia, with no plans to return Volunteers in the foreseeable future. There are currently no Volunteers serving in...
Cancellation of Incoming Cohorts to Cameroon and Kyrgyz Republic
Cancellation of Incoming Cohorts to Cameroon and Kyrgyz Republic Due to agency-wide restructuring and recommendations from the Department of Government Efficiency, the Peace Corps has cancelled the June 2025 volunteer cohorts for Cameroon and the Kyrgyz Republic. While current operations...
In Honor of the Fallen: A Memorial Day Reflection on Peace Corps Volunteers
Since 1961, more than 240,000 Americans have served in the Peace Corps. Among them, 309 made the ultimate sacrifice—losing their lives while serving in countries far from home. This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the men and women in...
Town Hall Summaries and an NPCA Call to Action!
Town Hall Summaries and an NPCA Call to Action! Over 700 people attended two National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) virtual town hall meetings on May 15th, following news of significant staffing cuts planned for the Peace Corps. After providing updates...
Meet Them Where They’re At
Earlier this month, Friends of Tonga launched Tau Laukonga, an exciting pair of Tongan and English reading apps aimed at supporting literacy across both the Kingdom of Tonga and the Tongan diaspora. Each app offers 100+ fun, culturally-relevant books across...