Water, as far as the eye can see — an Earth Day reflection
Namibia taught me what climate justice truly looks like: not just recognizing the unequal burdens faced by the most vulnerable, but standing with them. By Nicholas Russon (RPCV Namibia 2015–2017) Coming from Michigan and the Great Lakes, it's easy to...
Stand Up for Service: Support AmeriCorps
The recent cuts to AmeriCorps have particularly impacted the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC)—a vital branch of the program that focuses on disaster relief. Although AmeriCorps officials have yet to comment publicly on the full extent of the cuts,...
What We Heard at Our Town Hall
From the Heart of Our Community: Nearly 2,000 Voices on the Future of the Peace Corps Thank you to everyone who joined our recent town hall on April 9. We came together—Returned Volunteers, currently serving PCVs, family members, and allies—to...
Arab American Heritage Month: Shifting the Narrative
To future Arab Americans considering service: Know this—your identity is not a burden to carry. By Deena Duwaik (RPCV Morocco 2016-18) My name is Deena Duwaik—a proud and unapologetic Palestinian American woman, systems thinker, and lifelong advocate for liberation and...
Peace Corps Needs Our Support
After weeks of disruption and dismantling for many federal agencies and programs (including many international assistance programs), members of the Peace Corps community are legitimately concerned about what could happen to the agency. We should know more about where the...
Congress Heading Home – A Time for Collective Action
Engage your members of Congress locally during this upcoming congressional recess in three effective ways. On April 11th, Congress will go on a two-week recess, with many members returning to their home state/district. Meanwhile, members are awaiting President Trump’s submission...
NEWS ALERT: DOGE visits Peace Corps Headquarters
What we know: The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) visited the Peace Corps office in Washington, D.C. today, with one individual from the department reported on the premises and more on the way tomorrow. We are waiting to hear the...
Advocacy Update: Victory in North Dakota
Victory for North Dakota RPCVS North Dakota has become the latest state – following recent, similar victories in Maryland and Colorado – to pass legislation allowing Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) to receive in-state tuition when attending state graduate schools....
This Earth Month: Take Intergenerational Environmental Action
Because youth have the most to lose from climate change and the most to gain from climate action, they deserve to have a leadership role. By Brady Fergusson (RPCV Kiribati 2006–08) One shared value across the divides we see today...
Announcing the Winner of the 2025 Wofford Global Citizen Award
For tens of thousands of members of the Peace Corps community, Harris Llewellyn Wofford will always be remembered and revered for his iconic work as one of the Peace Corps' architects and his vigorous lifelong commitment to volunteerism and service...