On February 13, 2009, RPCV Congressman Sam Farr (CA-D) introduced the Peace Corps Expansion Act 2009 (House Bill 1066) in the House of Representatives, with 40 co-sponsors. The ambition of the bill and the number of co-sponsors sent a shock wave through Congress. *We have to rally to support HR
Archive for February, 2009
Nepal’s Faltering Peace Process (ICG Report)
Kathmandu/Brussels, 19 February 2009: Despite successful elections and a lasting military ceasefire, Nepal’s peace process is facing its most severe tests yet. Nepal’s Faltering Peace Process,* the latest report from the International Crisis Group, examines the fragile state of Nepal’s peace process. Ten months after the elections, the constitution-writing process
Bhutanese Refugees Video
Here is a video made by the UNHCR that gives an overview of the resettlement process.
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NPCA has launched a new website to help current volunteers, RPCVs connected and engaged. We are just getting set up on it. Seems like a good system they have which we will utilize very shortly with our membership. Please take a minute and register as a user and join the