FOC President's Letter
New FOC email newsletter, on-going projects updated.

Friends of Colombia: The Positive Effect of Giving
On FOC's 12-year relationship with the Magdalena Foundation

Campo Alegre Wins Top Prize
Now to convince Antioquia Ed. Dept. these kids deserve a
high school to attend.

Colombia Project Update Progress towards program sustainability, issued 1000th loan, received Rotary grant; considering new program in Armenia.

Late-Breaking News
New Rotary grant awarded for large Baranquilla project

In Memoriam: Joan Mansfield

In Memoriam: John Peter Grothe

A Return to Peace Corps/Colombia
Bob Arias on community development disaster relief in southern Atlántico

Editor's Note 

Jack Vaughn Remembered Peace Corps' 2nd director who lifted it to new heights during tumultuous years and championed its future.

Jack Vaughn's Remarks at U-Michigan on PC's 50th Anniversary

Margarita Sorock & Eligio Garcia Marquez

Earl Kessler Book is Published

"Barrios of Manta" First RPCV Book Reissued

FOC President's Letter Review of rousing 50th celebration; FOC's plans, goals, opportunities

FOC Accomplishments
Eleven key achievements of FOC in last decade

Bill Moyers & 50th anniversary conversations

Obama Speaks on value of PC & USAID to him, the country & the world

A Special Day
First full-term new Colombia PCVs start work

Anniversary Delights Colombia Country Update at AU & joyous evening reception at residence of Colombian Ambassador

Fragments of the Celebration
Three vignettes of PC anniversary gathering

Santa Marta Marina
A Reconnection Success

Antioquia Conference on advancing English instruction to all students

Paso a Paso  Continuing achievements and growing the support base

Colombia Project Update
Fundraising, developing local leadership, self-sustaining loan pool achieved

Marina Orth Foundation
Third school dedicated, serving displaced Afro-Colombian families from Choco.

Peace Corps Postcards  Videos showcase stories of inspiring PC volunteers around the world

PC Connect Minn. 2012
Minneapolis June 29- July 1

A Transformative Moment

Chapete Drawing

Hijos de Kennedy Video documentary of PC

FOC Treasurer's Report

In Memoriam: Larry Horan

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