Lesotho: The Mountain Kingdom the World Should Know
By Annabelle Vanderwerf, RPCV (Lesotho, 2019-2020) From September 2019 until the global Peace Corps evacuation in March 2020, I had the privilege of working as an education volunteer in a small Basotho village. From the moment I arrived, I was...
Life Beyond the Walls: A TEDx Talk, Book Discussion and Performance with Grace James on her recent publishing, The Longest Wait: An Asylum Journey
In Honor of International Women's Day 2025! Life Beyond the Walls: A TEDx Talk, Book Discussion and Performance with Grace James on her recent publishing: March 15, 1-3 PM Eastern View the Live Stream Here The Longest Wait explores...
Making an Impact: NPCA Board Member highlights Service and Advocacy at Columbus Peace Corps Day
NPCA Board member Mike Roman highlighted Peace Corps advocacy and the impact of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) during a public viewing of the documentary A Towering Task, organized by the Central Ohio RPCV Association at Columbus Peace Corps Day....
Beyond Borders: Women of the Peace Corps
Beyond Borders: Women of the Peace Corps "We need [...] to mobilize all women to establish a new and peaceful world for the 21st Century. It can be done. Young, intelligent, hard-working politicians can do it." Sargent Shriver | Potomac,...
Peace Corps Week by the Numbers
Thanks to YOU, our NPCA community, we saw an incredible response in celebrating Peace Corps Week! Your enthusiasm, stories, and support made this week unforgettable. Let’s keep the momentum going. 🕊️🕊️ Our Highlights: ✅ 138,000+ interactions with our newsletters ✅...
Celebrate Women’s History Month with Women of Peace Corps Legacy
Women of Peace Corps Legacy (WPCL) is an organization committed to empowering women and girls worldwide and fostering a more just, equitable, inclusive, and safe world for future generations. Believing that sustainable progress comes from collective efforts, WPCL partners with...
What I saw in the Peace Corps
This Washington Post article brings together firsthand accounts from former Peace Corps volunteers who have witnessed the incredible impact of U.S. foreign aid programs in countries around the world. From the resilience of Ukrainians facing Russia's aggression to the life-saving...
Peace Corps & NPCA Updates: February 2025
02/13/2025 NPCA National Call-In Day to Congress—through March 1! 📢 On February 13, the first of two nationwide call-in actions to Congress will take place in anticipation of Peace Corps Day on March 1st, urging lawmakers to show their support for...
A Personal Reflection on Foreign Assistance and USAID
My experiences have taught me that while U.S. foreign assistance is often criticized and complicated by political motives, it can also be a powerful catalyst for positive change when implemented with genuine community engagement and respect for local cultures. By...
The Mongolian Lunar New Year Celebration
My nine years in Mongolia were a journey of learning and adaptation. My first Tsagaan Sar was memorable because it involved extreme weather, celebrations, vodka, dozens of house parties, and thousands of dumplings. And I don’t remember the holiday ever...