— By Justin Tabor, PCAFPD President Since 2020, PCAFPD has been piloting a 5-year grant program with the goal of awarding $10,000 in grants throughout the initial period. Based on the successes we have seen over the last four cycles,
Groundbreaking Nears for Peace Corps Park in D.C.
— By Maureen Carroll, Board Member at Large For the past nearly 25 years, dozens of leaders in the Peace Corps and the volunteer service community have slowly but steadily developed the design concept, the Congressional legislation and the financial
Peace Corps Story Slam 2024 – Featuring PC Philippines 1st PCVs
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Ituloy Team Spotlight: Jenifer Halili
— By Ricardo Espitia, PCAFPD Student Affairs The bread and butter of PCAFPD are our scholars. Part of the magic behind the success of the PCAFPD program is the volunteer-Manila-based, Ituloy Team. The team administers the day-to-day operations of the
Forty Years of Impact
By: Justin Tabor, PCAFPD President As part of our celebration of PCAFPD’s 40th Anniversary, the Board conducted an impact study to see how scholarships had affected our graduates’ lives. Since 1983 PCAFPD has sponsored 380 scholars. For this study we
Ituloy Team Spotlight: Rachel Briones
By: Ricardo Espitia, PCAFPD Student Affairs 2023 marks the 40th anniversary of PCAFPD supporting scholars in the Philippines. At its inception, PCAFPD supported five students who received their college degrees in 1987. Now we are supporting over 100 scholars. We
Scholar Essays Spring 2023, Circular 1
A Ray of Hope Amid Stormy Weather Bernadeth Estacio is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at Central Luzon State University The unpredictability of events happening in one’s personal life and school works demonstrates the drive and endurance of
Scholar Graduation Highlight – Donna Mae Bonares Jalipa
Perseverance and Pride — By Ricardo Espitia, PCAFPD Student Affairs PCAFPD is proud to spotlight graduating scholar Donna Mae Bonares Jalipa! Donna graduated in May from Colegio del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus in Iloilo City with a Bachelor of Science
Scholar Graduation Highlight – Vanessa Biong
It’s a proud time of the year for PCAFPD – our scholars are graduating. Check out Vanessa’s final essay of reflection. We wish you all the best on the licensure exam and your future endeavors. — By Vanessa Biong, Bachelor
Scholar Essays Fall 2022, Circular 2
By Jerome L. Abellera, PCAFPD Scholar – Master of Arts in Education, Major in Guidance and Counseling As a master’s degree student working as a teacher during the weekdays, it is a great challenge getting all my requirements fulfilled and