The Advocacy Program of the National Peace Corps Association is organizing activities in Washington this September for all interested RPCVs and former Peace Corps staff. These programs will coincide with NPCA’s Annual General Meeting, Group Leaders Forum, Board of Directors’ meeting, and Peace Corps 45th anniversary celebration events.

Central to the activities will be a Capitol Hill Advocacy Day on Thursday, September 14. A full day of programming is planned, including a breakfast gathering, meetings with the offices of your Senators and Representatives, and post-meeting discussions, socializing and celebrating!

All participants are strongly encouraged to arrive early to take part in orientation programs on Wednesday, September 13.

That’s not all. While details are still to be finalized, NPCA advocacy is planning to offer several other skill-building, educational or action opportunities in the days following the 14th. “We hope to bring together as many advocates as possible, and offer a range of opportunities allowing people to take action with their lawmakers, meet other advocates, and provide input on our program”, said NPCA Advocacy Coordinator Jonathan Pearson.

Capitol Hill Advocacy Day participants must pre-register no later than Monday, August 14. You can find out more by visiting www.peacecorpsconnect.org/advocacy2006 .

Thanks to the RPCVs of Wisconsin-Madison for their generous contribution in support of this program.