March 2003 - Breaking News

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By Admin1 (admin) on Tuesday, April 01, 2003 - 12:35 am: Edit Post

Breaking News - March, 2003



RPCV Firm wins Architecture Award
RPCV Firm win awards for socially responsible and humane public architecture 31 March 2003


Senator says to expand Peace Corps
Senator McCain says to expand Peace Corps 30 March 2003


RPCV diverges from GOP path
Ecuador RPCV Tom Trail diverges from GOP path 30 March 2003


RPCV leads effort to resettle Somali refugees
Kenya RPCV Daniel Van Lehman leads effort to resettle hundreds of Somali Bantu refugees 27 March 2003


Donations to the Peace Corps increase
Donations to the Peace Corps On The Rise 27 March 2003


RPCVs support Turkism Democracy
Turkey RPCVs support Turkey's right to make a democratic decision 26 March 2003


Director says applications up 17%
Director Vasquez speaks in Orange County, says Peace Corps applications are up 17% 26 March 2003


Senegal PCVs in standfast
Senegal PCV Eric Mattson finds war in Iraq affects work 26 March 2003


RPCV works to stop child labor
Fiji RPCV Stephanie Odegard helps keep child labor from being swept under the rug 26 March 2003


RPCV sets up refugee relief in Iraq
Liberia RPCV Huy Pham setting up a refugee relief project for Iraqi war victims 24 March 2003


Director speaks in California
Peace Corps Director Vasquez speaks in California 24 March 2003


CD assesses Situation in Niger
Country Director assesses Security Situation in Niger 22 March 2003


Morocco PCVs in consolidation as precaution
Morocco PCVs in consolidation as precautionary measure 20 March 2003


RPCV urges support for men going into action
RPCV Walter Haan urges support of the men going into action 20 March 2003


Veterans say Peace Corps not Protest
Veterans say those seeking peace should devote their time to the Peace Corps, not protesting 20 March 2003


Congresswoman Speaks at Peace Corps
Congresswoman Northrup Speaks at Peace Corps 20 March 2003


All calm, some PCVs in Standfast
All calm in Niger, PCVs in "Standfast" 20 March 2003


Dinner to honor Sargent Shriver
Dinner to Honor Sargent Shriver for the National Center on Poverty Law 19 March 2003


PC Statement on War with Iraq
Peace Corps Statement on Potential Conflict with Iraq 18 March 2003


Iran RPCV Shalala has big plans
Iran RPCV Donna Shalala Has Big Plans for University of Miami 17 March 2003


Malawi President praises Peace Corps
Malawi President Bakili Muluzi praises contribution of Peace Corps Volunteers 15 March 2003


RPCV is Oregon Senate Sargeant at Arms
Ivory Coast RPCV Laura Miller is Oregon State Senate Sargeant at Arms 15 March 2003


With war, situation could deteriorate quickly
RPCV Duaine Goodno says the situation in Afghanistan and other countries could deteriorate quickly 11 March 2003


Second RPCV Ad Runs in NY Times
Second Ad of RPCVs opposing War in Iraq runs in NY Times 14 March 2003


NPCA passes Iraq Resolution
NPCA Board passes Resolution on Iraq 13 March 2003


American Supremacy
The bubble of American supremacy 12 March 2003


PC closing Guest Houses Worldwide
Peace Corps closing Guest Houses Worldwide 11 March 2003


RPCV teaches jazz to young people
Jamaica RPCV Bob Sinicrope teaches jazz to young people 11 March 2003


It takes Courage
It takes courage to be a Peacemaker 10 March 2003


Rear Admiral says to revitalize Peace Corps
Rear Admiral Rempt says we must revitalize the Peace Corps as part of War on Terror 10 March 2003


Peace Corps critic Ivan Illich dies
In Memoriam: Ivan Illich, 1926-2002 10 March 2003


Remember, the water's not blue everywhere
Remember, the water's not blue everywhere 10 March 2003


Petri helps former Somali leader
RPCV Congressman Thomas Petri sponsoring a bill to give asylum to Somali Leader 7 March 2003


RPCV arrested for wearing antiwar t-shirt
Mall Wants to Drop Peace T-Shirt Charges against India RPCV Stephen Downs 6 March 2003
India RPCV Stephen Downs pleads not guilty to trespassing 6 March 2003
India RPCV Stephen Downs arrested in mall for wearing antiwar t-shirt 6 March 2003


White House launches Technological Peace Corps
White House launches technological Peace Corps 5 March 2003
Peace Corps Volunteers will work in Digital Freedom Initiative to share business knowledge and technology expertise 5 March 2003


Making a Peaceful Difference
Bolivia RPCV Frank Keim writes about Making a Peaceful Difference 5 March 2003


President salutes Peace Corps
President Bush Salutes Peace Corps on 42nd Anniversary 4 March 2003


PC celebrates Anniversary
Peace Corps Celebrates Anniversary 4 March 2003


Dodd decides against run for President
RPCV Senator Dodd decides against presidential bid 3 March 2003


Volunteers safe in Armenia
PCV Kim Bohince feels safe working in Armenia 3 March 2003


RPCV builds replica of Columbus's ship
Brazil RPCV John Patrick Sarsfield builds replica of Columbus's ship, the Nina 1 March 2003


Happy Birthday, Peace Corps!
Happy Birthday, Peace Corps! 1 March 2003


The Army's Peace Corps
Civil affairs soldiers are the Army's Peace Corps 1 March 2003


I wore my flag today
Former Deputy Peace Corps Director Bill Moyers talks about Patriotism 28 February 2003


By Admin1 (admin) (pool-151-196-177-60.balt.east.verizon.net - 151.196.177.60) on Saturday, November 29, 2003 - 12:02 am: Edit Post



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Exclusive: How RPCVs organized anti-war Ad

How the Peace Corps and the Returned Volunteer Community can work together to pass HR250

Peace Corps completes Program in Russia

Congress appropriates $297 million for Peace Corps, modifies 5-year rule

Congressman Sam Farr discusses Peace Corps with Fidel Castro

Peace Corps responds to parents' concerns about Guest Houses in Guinea