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2007-08-06T17:59:28Z

63.167.255.202: /* Returned Volunteers */

This looks great, thanks, we should try and come up with some way to separate the standard welcome book content from user contributed content. Many invitees like myself have likely already read it or at least browsed. It is probably better than nothing but I bet people will be reticent to make edits. [[User:Thadk|Thadk]] 08:28, 20 July 2007 (PDT)

Tom Coyner (K-35) maintains a web page, [RPCVs-Korea[Media:http://www.tomcoyner.com/xpcv.html]], that tracks all known email addresses of Peace Corps Volunteers who served in Korea plus a email of a some of the Peace Corps Korea staff. There is also a limited number of updated photos and hot links. This is part of a very large, personal web site that includes extensive information on past and current Korea and Japan at www.tomcoyner.com.

Continuing Services

2007-08-03T15:33:37Z

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For many of us, the work we did in-country doesn't stop once we return home. A number of RPCVs have started their own non-profits to benefit their former host countries, non-profits similar to the work done while in Peace Corps and many other initiatives. Below is a list of resources for those groups and organizations seeking resources while conituing their services.

==Non-Profit Opportunities==

===Grant Research===

*[http://www.charitynavigator.org/ Charity Navigator]
*[http://www.globalgiving.com/pr/900/proj836a.html Global Giving Resources]
*[http://www.grants.gov/applicants/find_grant_opportunities.jsp Grants.gov]
*[http://www.guidestar.org/ Guidestar.org]

===Grants Opportunities===

====''Foundation Grant Sources''====

*[http://www.hewlett.org/ The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation] - The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation makes grants to address the most serious social and environmental problems facing society, where risk capital, responsibly invested, may make a difference over time. The Foundation places a high value on sustaining and improving institutions that make positive contributions to society.

*[http://www.wkkf.org/ The WK Kellog Foundation] - The WK Kellogg Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to apply knowledge to solve the problems of people. The founder, W.K. Kellogg, the cereal industry pioneer, established the Foundation in 1930. Since its beginning, the Foundation has continuously focused on building the capacity of individuals, communities, and institutions to solve their own problems.

*[http://www.mott.org/ The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation] - The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, established in 1926 in Flint by an automotive pioneer, is a private philanthropy committed to supporting projects that promote a just, equitable and sustainable society.

*[http://www.skollfoundation.org/ The Skoll Foundation] - The Skoll Foundation's mission is to advance systemic change to benefit communities around the world by investing in, connecting, and celebrating social entrepreneurs. Social Edge, an online community sponsored by the Skoll Foundation, connects social entrepreneurs and other thought leaders, engaging them in dialogue and discussion and promoting information sharing and learning.

====''NPCA Grant Sources''====

*[http://www.rpcv.org/pages/sitepage.cfm?id=255 The Shriver Award for Humanitarian Service] - The Shriver Award for Humanitarian Service is awarded by the National Peace Corps Association to a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer who continues to make a sustained and distinguished contribution to humanitarian causes at home or abroad. The award was named to recognize the tremendous contributions of the first Peace Corps Director, Sargent Shriver, in the founding and development of the Peace Corps.

*[http://www.rpcv.org/pages/sitepage.cfm?id=255 The Loret Miller Ruppe Award for Outstanding Community Service] - The Ruppe Award is presented annually by the NPCA to an outstanding affiliated group for a project or projects that promote the Third Goal of Peace Corps or continue to serve host countries, build group spirit and cooperation, and promote service. The purpose of the award is not only to recognize the great work that its groups are doing, but also to generate ideas that other groups may emulate in their communities.

*[http://www.rpcv.org/pages/sitepage.cfm?id=255 Continuation of Service Grants] - Grants of up to $1,000 for affiliated groups annually to support community-based development projects at home and abroad. Following the NPCA staff determination that there are eligible finalists to recommend for this grant, an independent awards review panel determines a final winner.

*[http://www.rpcv.org/pages/sitepage.cfm?id=255 The NPCA Website Award] - This award honors those groups that have labored to create and maintain effective new media services for "bringing the world back home" and enhancing the RPCV community.

*[http://www.rpcv.org/pages/sitepage.cfm?id=255 The Newsletter Award] - The importance of a newsletter to the success of an RPCV group cannot be overestimated. For this reason, the NPCA recognizes the best newsletters from its affiliate groups in two categories: editorial content and structure.

Continuing Services

2007-08-03T15:30:54Z

63.167.255.202: New page: For many of us, the work we did in-country doesn't stop once we return home. A number of RPCVs have started their own non-profits to benefit their former host countries, non-profits simil...

For many of us, the work we did in-country doesn't stop once we return home. A number of RPCVs have started their own non-profits to benefit their former host countries, non-profits similar to the work done while in Peace Corps and many other initiatives. Below is a list of resources for those groups and organizations seeking resources while conituing their services.

==Non-Profit Opportunities==

===Grant Research===

*[http://www.charitynavigator.org/ Charity Navigator]
*[http://www.globalgiving.com/pr/900/proj836a.html Global Giving Resources]
*[http://www.grants.gov/applicants/find_grant_opportunities.jsp Grants.gov]
*[http://www.guidestar.org/ Guidestar.org]

===Grants Opportunities===

====''Foundation Grant Sources''====

*[http://www.hewlett.org/ The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation] - The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation makes grants to address the most serious social and environmental problems facing society, where risk capital, responsibly invested, may make a difference over time.
The Foundation places a high value on sustaining and improving institutions that make positive contributions to society.

*[http://www.wkkf.org/ The WK Kellog Foundation] - The WK Kellogg Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to apply knowledge to solve the problems of people. The founder, W.K. Kellogg, the cereal industry pioneer, established the Foundation in 1930. Since its beginning, the Foundation has continuously focused on building the capacity of individuals, communities, and institutions to solve their own problems.

*[http://www.mott.org/ The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation] - The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, established in 1926 in Flint by an automotive pioneer, is a private philanthropy committed to supporting projects that promote a just, equitable and sustainable society.

*[http://www.skollfoundation.org/ The Skoll Foundation] - The Skoll Foundation's mission is to advance systemic change to benefit communities around the world by investing in, connecting, and celebrating social entrepreneurs. Social Edge, an online community sponsored by the Skoll Foundation, connects social entrepreneurs and other thought leaders, engaging them in dialogue and discussion and promoting information sharing and learning.

====''NPCA Grant Sources''====

*[http://www.rpcv.org/pages/sitepage.cfm?id=255 The Shriver Award for Humanitarian Service] - The Shriver Award for Humanitarian Service is awarded by the National Peace Corps Association to a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer who continues to make a sustained and distinguished contribution to humanitarian causes at home or abroad. The award was named to recognize the tremendous contributions of the first Peace Corps Director, Sargent Shriver, in the founding and development of the Peace Corps.

*[http://www.rpcv.org/pages/sitepage.cfm?id=255 The Loret Miller Ruppe Award for Outstanding Community Service] - The Ruppe Award is presented annually by the NPCA to an outstanding affiliated group for a project or projects that promote the Third Goal of Peace Corps or continue to serve host countries, build group spirit and cooperation, and promote service. The purpose of the award is not only to recognize the great work that its groups are doing, but also to generate ideas that other groups may emulate in their communities.

*[http://www.rpcv.org/pages/sitepage.cfm?id=255 Continuation of Service Grants] - Grants of up to $1,000 for affiliated groups annually to support community-based development projects at home and abroad. Following the NPCA staff determination that there are eligible finalists to recommend for this grant, an independent awards review panel determines a final winner.

*[http://www.rpcv.org/pages/sitepage.cfm?id=255 The NPCA Website Award] - This award honors those groups that have labored to create and maintain effective new media services for "bringing the world back home" and enhancing the RPCV community.

*[http://www.rpcv.org/pages/sitepage.cfm?id=255 The Newsletter Award] - The importance of a newsletter to the success of an RPCV group cannot be overestimated. For this reason, the NPCA recognizes the best newsletters from its affiliate groups in two categories: editorial content and structure.

Grant Resources and Project Funding

2007-08-03T15:21:59Z

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==Grant Resources==
===Grant Writing===
===Grant Research===
*[http://www.charitynavigator.org/ Charity Navigator]
*[http://www.globalgiving.com/pr/900/proj836a.html Global Giving Resources]
*[http://www.grants.gov/applicants/find_grant_opportunities.jsp Grants.gov]
*[http://www.guidestar.org/ Guidestar.org]

==Other Funding Resources==
===PEPFAR===

Peace Corps Wiki

2007-08-03T15:13:45Z

63.167.255.202: Added "Career Resources" page

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'''Peace Corps Wiki''' is a collaborative project whose goal is to create a free, interactive, and up-to-date source of information about serving as a volunteer with the U.S. Peace Corps. Anyone is welcome to edit, add, or change any entry, or start a new one. So far there are a total of [[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFPAGES}}]] pages that have been written and edited by (R)PCVs and Friends of Peace Corps from around the world.

You are even encouraged to add to the [[Suggestions to Improve Peace Corps Wiki|suggestions page]] on ways to improve '''Peace Corps Wiki''', or view which articles have [[Special:Recentchanges|recently been edited]].

''Disclaimer: The contents of this web site do not reflect in any way the positions of the U.S. Government or the United States Peace Corps. For official Peace Corps policy, see their [http://www.peacecorps.gov/ official website]''

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* '''[[Africa]]'''
* '''[[The Caribbean]]'''
* '''[[Central America and Mexico]]'''
* '''[[South America]]'''
* '''[[Eastern Europe and Central Asia]]'''
* '''[[Asia]]'''
* '''[[North Africa and the Middle East]]'''
* '''[[The Pacific Islands]]'''
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Since 1961, the Peace Corps has shared with the world America's most precious resource—its people. Peace Corps Volunteers serve in 73 countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe, and the Middle East. Collaborating with local community members, Volunteers work in areas like education, youth outreach and community development, the environment, and information technology.
* [[What Do Volunteers Do?]]
* [[What is the Peace Corps?]]
* [[Where Do Volunteers Go?]]
* [[How Do I Become a Volunteer?]]
* [[Who Volunteers?]]
* [[What Are the Benefits?]]
* [[What About Safety?]]
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Serving for two years in the Peace Corps may seem like a long time, but Close of Service may come faster than you expect. Volunteers can make the most of their time in-country through well organized material, collaboration and knowledge sharing.
* [[Grant Resources and Project Funding]]
* [[Material Resources]]
* [[Project Ideas]]
* [[Volunteer Tips]]
* [[Volunteer Health]]
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Your time as a Peace Corps Volunteer doesn't end when your two years of service are over. The time you spent in the Peace Corps will continue to enrich your life, both personally and professionally, for many years. And, in keeping with the Peace Corps' third goal, you'll have new opportunities every day to share what you've learned in the Peace Corps with fellow Americans.
* [[Hotline]]
* [[Career Resources]]
* [[Continuing Services]]
* [[Crisis Corps]]
* [[Benefits]]
* [[Returned Volunteers FAQs]]
* [[United Nations Volunteers]]
* [[Fellows / USA]]
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