Week: February 28 – March 6, 2021

From February 28 to March 6, the Peace Corps community around the world commemorates the establishment of the Peace Corps in March 1961. This year we celebrate 60 years of Peace Corps. And here at National Peace Corps Association, we’re working to transform it for a changed world. Events take place across the country — and around the world. See a full listing of events and register here. A few highlights:

March 1: Peace Corps at University of Wisconsin-Madison | Celebrating 60 Years of Service and Friendship — A Conversation with 10 Former Peace Corps Directors

March 1: National Peace Corps Association Days of Advocacy in Support of Peace Corps Kickoff

March 1: New York City Peace Corps Association | A Toast to Us: Peace Corps’ 60th Anniversary with special guest Dr. Jeffrey Sachs

March 2: Women of Peace Corps Legacy | A Conversation with Former Women Directors of the Peace Corps: , , , and Carrie Hessler-Radelet

March 4: Smithsonian Folklife Festival | The Peace Corps at 60 and Beyond: “A Towering Task” Documentary Screening and Discussion — with film director Alana DeJoseph and returned Volunteers Rayna Green and Rahama Wright.

March 5: Peace Corps Agency | 60 Years of Service: Peace Corps through the Decades Story Slam.

We can’t be on Capitol Hill for our annual National Days of Advocacy in Support of the Peace Corps this year. So we are bringing Capitol Hill to you! Join National Peace Corps Association on March 1, 2021 at 8:30 PM EST for a kickoff event to mark our 17th annual Days of Advocacy. Hear remarks from Peace Corps champions in Congress, including (from left) Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA), Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), and Rep. Garret Graves (R-LA). Get the latest updates on Peace Corps legislation and advocacy actions.

Register for March 1 Kickoff