Protect the Peace Corps: A message from NPCA Board Chair John Lee Evans
In my opinion, there is no guarantee that the Peace Corps, as we know it, will continue to exist. The Peace Corps has endured many political changes, but now we are in an unprecedented and uncertain political environment.
If you believe that the experience you had in the Peace Corps should be available for the next generation, we need your help now. Whether you are a regular or infrequent NPCA donor, we are asking you to chip in an extra $50 to save the Peace Corps at this crucial point. The current Congress had to vote on a specific proposal to actually cut Peace Corps funding. The rationale — “because the Peace Corps works on climate change and gender equity.” How many of us served to improve the environment and empower individuals of all races and genders, among many other worthy endeavors to improve people’s lives? The next Congress might allow the Peace Corps to disappear unless we gather more support now.
Thanks for all of your generous support for the programs of NPCA over the years. Right now, your donation to the Protect the Peace Corps Fund will allow our staff to reach out to both sides of the aisle in Congress, but we must act fast. The next few months could be pivotal for what will happen next year. Please step forward and show your support.
To kick off this grassroots effort, we need 1,000 RPCVs to donate $50 or more to raise $50,000 this month. Please stand with us as we raise our voices for the Peace Corps.
In solidarity with all RPCVs and everyone who believes in the mission of the Peace Corps,
John Lee Evans (Honduras 1975–78)
NPCA Board Chair