Partnership Spotlight:
Greenhouse Gardens in Dominican Republic
By: Erica Brouillette
Everett Rotary Club, Dajabón Rotary Club and Friends of Dominican Republic (DR) have been working together to construct enclosed greenhouse gardens with wrap-around training in agribusiness and entrepreneurship in DR. Bringing in local partners to also support training, technical assistance, lending, and marketing the project has constructed 12 greenhouses of 300 sq. ft. in nine villages to date. Read the full summary to learn how the project came to fruition, how the collaborative experience has been, and advice for others looking to implement a similar project.
Interested in other joint projects? Review our summaries and lists here.
Host a PFP Table at Your District Conference
We want your help to make sure Rotary members are familiar with the valued partnership between Rotary and Peace Corps and how to leverage the partnership at the grassroots level.
Are you attending your District Conference? Would you consider doing so to promote the partnership? As a member of PFP, we are asking you to host or help coordinate a booth at district conferences across the US. Learn more and review resources.
Spontaneous Partnership Connections
by Charlie Hunt
Sometimes opportunities present themselves and you simply have to be ready. Check out this story from PFP board member, Charlie Hunt, about the time he found himself giving an impromptu presentation at a Peace Corps training and introducing PC and Rotary members while on vacation in Dominica.
Partnering for Peace Highlighted in Worldview
PFP, Friends of Moldova, and the RPCV Alliance for Ukraine were highlighted in the winter issue of NPCA’s Worldview magazine for the collaborative work done to bring a Rotary Disaster Response Grant to Ukrainian Refugees. Take a look here.
(Note: An account is required to view the magazine. When the direct link is available, it will be shared out in PFP’s social media.)
News from PFP Partners
Join Peace Corps Week Events
Peace Corps Week 2023 is February 26 to March 4. Celebrated annually, Peace Corps Week commemorates March 1, 1961, the day that President John F. Kennedy established the agency. The celebratory week honors the important ways the Peace Corps fosters connections and contributes to meaningful change – both in the United States and around the world. This year’s theme is “Connect with the World” and Peace Corps HQ and host countries are hosting several virtual sessions. Learn more here.
National Peace Corps Association Advocacy
This year marks NPCA’s 19th annual National Days of Advocacy in Support of the Peace Corps. Throughout March and April, supporters of the Peace Corps are being recruited to conduct local activities to promote the return of volunteers to service, and advance policies to support the new generation of volunteers. Learn more here.
Rotary Peace Fellowship Alumni Association
24-Hour Global Peace Conference- March 4, 2023
Do you care deeply about your community and looking for ideas to bring about positive change? Join the Rotary Peace Fellowship Alumni Association on 4 March 2023 for the third 24-hour online Global Peace Conference: an exciting, interactive convergence of thought-provokers, peacebuilders and everyday people building peace in their spheres of influence.
The theme of this year’s conference is “Strengthening Our Peacebuilding Community”. This theme is an extension of the desire to connect our planet with people power, towards a peaceful and just existence for all.
For more information and registration visit the RPFAA website.
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