July 2002 - Breaking News

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By Admin1 (admin) on Saturday, November 30, 2002 - 5:33 pm: Edit Post

Breaking News - July, 2002



Director Vasquez promotes Diversity
Not Your Father’s Corps: Diversifying the Peace Corps 31 July 2002
Director Vasquez meets with Asian American/Pacific Islander Leaders to promote Diversity 29 July 2002
Peace Corps Director Outlines Diversity Strategy for 21st Century 8 July 2002


Bush celebrates 6 months of Freedom Corps
Remarks by the President on USA Freedom Corps Public Service Campaign 30 July 2002
Bush premiers Public Service Announcements for volunteer work 30 July 2002
President Unveils New Web Site To Encourage Americans To Answer Call To Service 30 July 2002


Harris Wofford Honored
Peace Corps Pioneer Harris Wofford to Receive Leadership Award 30 July 2002


Special Report: GAO Report on Volunteer Safety and Security July 28, 2002


GAO cites Peace Corps Security Problems
Report says Peace Corps needs to better protect volunteers as assaults against them rise 26 July 2002
Peace Corps Initiatives for Addressing Safety and Security Challenges Hold Promise, but Progress Should be Assessed 25 July 2002
GAO cites weak Peace Corps Security 14 July 2002


C. Payne Lucas Retires from Africare
Africare President Steps Down After 31 Years 26 July 2002
Africare: glimmer of hope in AIDS crisis 15 July 2002
C. Payne Lucas Retires From Africare 12 July 2002


Vasquez speaks in Florida and California
Director Vasquez speaks at World Affairs Council in San Francisco 26 July 2002
Director Vasquez speaks at Commonwealth Club of San Francisco 26 July 2002
Director Vasquez keynotes at Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International Conference in Miami Beach 20 July 2002
Director Vasquez speaks to American Legion 2002 Boys Nation 18 July 2002
Director Vasquez gives speech to World Affairs Council of Inland Southern California 10 July 2002


Peace Corps may return to Sri Lanka
Peace Corps to return to Sri Lanka when conditions permit 25 July 2002


RPCVs Serve in Africa
The Niger AIDS Education Bike Ride 25 July 2002
Malawi RPCV Kevin Denny featured on NBC Nightly News 25 July 2002


Country Directors Complete Training
Ten New Peace Corps Country Directors Complete Training 24 July 2002


RPCV found "climate of fear" in Turkmenistan
RPCV found "climate of fear" in Turkmenistan 24 July 2002


Mother remembers life of murdered PCV
Remembering the life cut short of Madagascar PCV Nancy Coutu 23 July 2002


Special Report: Senior Staff Appointments at Peace Corps Headquarters July 23, 2002


RPCV/CIA defector dies in Moscow
RPCV and CIA defector Edward Howard dies in Moscow 22 July 2002


Special Report: The USA Freedom Corps' TIPS Program - For and Against July 22, 2002


Peace Corps recruiting new Country Directors
Peace Corps now recruiting for Country Director Positions for Fall, 2002 18 July 2002


Director Vasquez Outlines Peace Corps Strategy
Director Vasquez tells of the challenges ahead for Peace Corps 12 July 2002
Director Vasquez gives speech to World Affairs Council of Inland Southern California 10 July 2002
Peace Corps Director Outlines Agency’s Strategy for 21st Century 28 June 2002


New Appointments at PC HQ
Three new Appointments at Peace Corps Headquarters 11 July 2002
Susana Duarte appointed to new position of Chief Compliance Officer at Peace Corps 20 June 2002
Marie Wheat appointed Peace Corps Director of Congressional Relations 17 June 2002
Six Senior Staff Appointments at Peace Corps Washington 17 June 2002
New Appointments at Peace Corps Headquarters 9 May


RPCVs lobby for new Peace Corps Bill
Peace Corps Advocacy Day 1 July 2002
Help pass the new Peace Corps Bill 30 June 2002
What you can do to help make this bill become a law 25 June 2002
Dodd, Farr, Udall announce legislation to expand Peace Corps, affirms its independence 20 June 2002


By Admin1 (admin) (pool-151-196-177-60.balt.east.verizon.net - 151.196.177.60) on Saturday, November 29, 2003 - 12:05 am: Edit Post



July 30, 2002: RPCV Spy dies in Russia

RPCV Spy Dies in Moscow

Post Office Rejects USA Freedom Cops

GAO reports on Peace Corps Safety and Security

NPCA forms separate 3rd Goal Organization

Peace Corps Giant C. Payne Lucas retires as head of Africare




July 2, 2002: Debate over the Peace Corps Fund

Exclusive: Debate over the Peace Corps Fund

Dodd holds Senate Hearings on new Peace Corps Bill - Vasquez, Schneider, Smith, Ferris, Coyne testify

How you can help pass the bill

Coverage of the Peace Corps' 40th plus one celebration