NPCA Adopts New Vision, Mission and Goals
NPCA Adopts New Vision, Mission and Goals
The National Peace Corps Association will take a new direction under the guidance of a brand new statement of vision for the Peace Corps community, and a substantive revision and focusing of the NPCA's mission and of the goals that will serve that mission statement. The inspiration for this landmark document was discussion at a long-range planning retreat between the board of directors and the staff of the NPCA last year. Language was drafted by a board committee, supported by a board vote and approved by mailed ballots of a majority of voting NPCA members this year.
On taking office August 1, NPCA President Kevin Quigley pledged that all NPCA programs and activities will be judged through the filter of the new mission and goals and of the vision of a greater Peace Corps community that "strives for a world in peace, shaped by understanding and tolerance."
The new statements are as follows (and are posted to the NPCA website under "Who We Are" at http://www.rpcv.org/pages/sitepage.cfm?id=1):
VISION: The National Peace Corps Association strives for a world in peace, shaped by understanding and tolerance.
MISSION: The mission of the National Peace Corps Association is to lead the Peace Corps community and others to foster peace by working together in service, education and advocacy.
GOALS:
* Become the premier provider of global education programs in the United States
* Work to ensure the independence, expansion and funding of the Peace Corps
* Become a recognized leader and trusted partner in the pursuit of peaceful resolution of conflicts among nations and peoples
* Strengthen the work of its affiliates at home and abroad in their pursuit of service
