Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:
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Economic and Social:
Climate Change
Development
Education
Environment
Social Development
Sustainable Development
Volunteerism
Water
Women
Women/gender Equality
Youth
Social Development:
Information and Communications Technologies
Poverty
Technical cooperation
Youth
Sustainable Development:
Capacity-building
Climate change
Gender equality
Poverty
Rural Development
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| Geographic scope: |
National
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| Mission statement: |
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| Year established: |
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| Year of registration: |
1981 |
| Organizational structure: |
After 35 years as a loose association of Peace Corps alumni, NPCA transformed itself into a mission-driven social impact organization that is mobilizing over 230,000 individuals and more than 180 affiliate groups to act on their Peace Corps ideals. The bylaws, which were established in July 1983 and amended in June 2015 to reflect this change, guide the work of NPCA’s dedicated board of directors and professional staff. As a 501(c)(3) organization, NPCA operates on a hybrid revenue model balancing tax deductible donations from generous community members and corporate sponsors with income-generating activities that ensure financial sustainability. NPCA no longer charges a membership fee—it’s free to join for everyone in the Peace Corps community, including currently serving and returned Peace Corps Volunteers, current and former Peace Corps staff, host country nationals, family and friends, and anyone who shares the Peace Corps ideals. Joining NPCA assures voting rights, access to myriad benefits and resources, communication on important issues and events, and pride in being a part of a growing movement. The governing Board of Directors is comprised of nine member-elected directors, one affiliate group-elected director, nine board-elected directors and the NPCA President and CEO, who is an ex officio board director. |
| Number and type of members: |
Former Peace Corps Volunteers, staff, and friends - 230,000+ |
| Affiliation with NGO networks: |
Over 180 affiliated groups organized by country of service, geography, affinity, workplace affiliation and causes |
| Funding structure: |
Fundraising campaigns
Product sales and business services
Donations and grants from domestic sources
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