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Country- level Partnership ActivityCountry ReKion Partner FY Sector Data SourceBenin AF AVFP (Association Franyaise des Volontaires du Progres) 2006 Environment Congressional Ad. Yes:Description 50 Volunteers were involved with an environmental protection and conservation activity implemented by 200 peoplePC full participation in all steps from the preparation to the implementation and evaluation of the event is well appreciated. For a good and better involvement of Volunteers itis important to start the planning process at least three months before the event.Benin AF JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) and JOCV 2006 Environment Congressional Ad. Yes:(Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers)Description 50 Volunteers were involved with an environmental protection and conservation activity implemented by 200 people.PC full participation in all steps from the preparation to the implementation and evaluation of the event is well appreciated.Benin AF Scouts (National Organizations) 2006 Environment Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:Description 50 Volunteers were involved with an environmental protection and conservation activity implemented by 200 people.PC full participation in all steps from the preparation to the implementation and evaluation of the event is well appreciated. For a good and better involvement of Volunteers itis important to start the planning process at least three months before the event. Also working with youth insures sustainability.BeninDescription

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Burkina Faso AF

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UNV (United Nations Volunteers) 2006 Environment Congressional Ad. Yes:50 Volunteers were involved with an environmental protection and conservation activity implemented by 200 people.PC full participation in all steps from the preparation to the implementation and evaluation of the event is well appreciated.GTZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft fOr Technische Zusammenarbeit)(German Technical Cooperation)Worked on HIV/AIDS prevention

2006 All Congressional Ad.

, Yes ,.!.. IIongressional Ad.006 AllED (Deutscher Entwicklungsdienst) (German DevelopmentService)The German Volunteers observe PCVs in the field and provide pedagogic advice to the Volunteer teachers in the NW &SW provinces.

Yes:

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Country Re/(ion Partner FY Sector Data SourceCameroon AF VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas) 2006 All Congressional Ad. , Yes" Yes:

!. - - Description Volunteer training at ISTs. Collaboration with PCVs in the Far North province.Cape Verde AF UNV (United Nations Volunteers) 2006 All Congressional Ad. Yes:Description International Day of the Volunteer (December 5) was used as a platform to build awareness about Volunteerism around the world and its importance. Forum to discussVolunteerism was part of national initiative to establish Cape Verde youth Volunteer program. Three Volunteers participatedKenya AF JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) and JOCV(Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers) 2006 All Congressiona l Ad. !' Yes'I - -Description PCV conducted a joint training with a JICA Volunteer for communities in HIV/AIDS prevention.Peace Corps/Kenya needs to have an inter-agency meeting with JICA to map out collaborative strategies between the two organizations to enhance Volunteerrelationship/placements and safety and security issues affecting Volunteers.Kenya AF VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas) 2006 All Congressiona l Ad. Yes:Description PCV conducted a joint training with a VSO Volunteer for communities in HIV/AIDS preventionPeace Corps/Kenya needs to have an inter-agency meeting with VSO to map out collaborative strategies between the two organizations to enhance Volunteerrelationship/placement and safety and security issues affecting volunteers.Lesotho AF GTZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft fOr Technische Zusammenarbeit) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes:(German Technical Cooperation)Description GTZ provided training on local municipal government structures; collaborated with Volunteers to conduct training for Government of Lesotho Civil Servants in HIV/AIDSprogramming.Lesotho AF Habitat for Humanity International (through National Affiliates) 2006 All Congressiona l Ad. Yes:Description To help communities build homes.Mozambique AF JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) and JOCV 2006 All Congressiona l Ad. y ~ s _ :: Yes: Yes: - -(Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers)Description Collaboration at site level in teaching and improving computer technologies

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Country Re/(ion Partner FY Sector Data SourceMozambique AF VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas) 2006 All Congressional Ad. Yes:

Description English theater competitions;recommendations you have for improving coordination: Collaborating with the organization by inviting them to attend events like swearing ceremony which we look forward toinvite them.Namibia AF Raleigh International 2006 All Congressional Ad. "- - - " Yes: Yes: ! - -Description Building Capacity of Regional Aids Committee of Education (RACE) CommitteesNamibia AF UNV (United Nations Volunteers) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes:- - - " - - - - - -- - Yes'- __ - - - ! - -Description Building Capacity of Regional Aids Committee of Education (RACE) CommitteesNamibia AF VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas) 2006 All Congressional Ad. "L __ _ " Yes: - - Yes:- - -Description Building Capacity of Regional Aids Committee of Education (RACE) CommitteesThe Gambia AF ActionAid 2006 All Congressional Ad. - - - " - - -Yes: Yes:Description PRAs/RRAs /CCBI/Rural Training / Agricultural and Community ForestryRecommendations for improving coordination: Small project matching assistance funding, formal template agreements between organizations at HQ level. CoordinatedPST/1ST training.The Gambia AF Concem Universal 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:Description Water & San / New Crops /Farmer Field School/ Beekeeping / Livestock / Fruit and grains processingRecommendations for improving coordination: Small project matching assistance funding, formal template agreements between organizations at HQ level. CoordinatedPSTIIST training. Formal Volunteer Placement requests.The Gambia AF CRS (Catholic Relief Services) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes: - -Description Water & San / New Crops /Farmer Field School/ Beekeeping / Livestock / Fruit and grains processingRecommendations for improving coordination: Small project matching assistance funding, formal template agreements between organizations at HQ level. CoordinatedPSTIIST training. Formal Volunteer Placement requests.

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Country Rel(ion Partner FY Sector Data SourceThe Gambia AF Darwin Initiative 2006 All Congressional Ad. "" Yes', Yes:

Description Biodiversity protection, Eco Tourism, Agriculture, EDU, SEDRecommendations for improving coordination: Coordinated and integrated PST/1ST trainings. Agreements between organizations at HQ level. Formal Volunteer placement.The Gambia AF FAO ( Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:Description Volunteer Day and HIV and AIDS Day Celebrations/National training / Environment / Agriculture / Forestry / LivestockRecommendations for improving coordination: Small project matching assistance funding, formal template agreements between organizations at HQ level. CoordinatedPST/1ST training.The Gambia AF FAWE (Forum for African Women Educationalists) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:Description PRAs/RRAs /CCBI/Rural Training / Agricultural and Community ForestryRecommendations for improving coordination: Small project matching assistance funding, formal template agreements between organizations at HQ level. Coordinated

PST/1ST training.The Gambia AF GTZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft fOr Technische Zusammenarbeit) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes:(German Technical Cooperation)Description PRAs/RRAs /CCBI/Rural Training / Agricultural and Community ForestryRecommendations for improving coordination: Small project matching assistance funding, formal template agreements between organizations at HQ level. CoordinatedPST/1ST training.The Gambia AF Mondo Challenge Volunteers 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:Description Promote small income activities / BeekeepingRecommendations for improving coordination: Incorporating training activities coordinated PST/1ST training events.The Gambia AF Planned Parenthood (National Associations) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:Description Volunteer Day and HIV and AIDS Day Celebrations/National training / Environment / Agriculture / Forestry / LivestockRecommendations for improving coordination: Small project matching assistance funding, formal template agreements between organizations at HQ level. CoordinatedPSTIIST training.



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Country Ref(ion Partner FY Sector Data SourceThe Gambia AF Red Crossl Red Crescent (National Societies) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:

Description Water & San I New Crops IFarmer Field School I Beekeeping I Livestock I Fruit and grains processingRecommendations for improving coordination: Small project matching assistance funding, formal template agreements between organizations at HQ level. CoordinatedPST/IST training. Formal Volunteer Placement requests.The Gambia AF Red Crossl Red Crescent (National Societies) 2006 All Congressiona l Ad. " Yes: Yes: - - Description Volunteer Day and HIV and AIDS Day Celebrations/National training I Environment I Agriculture I Forestry I LivestockRecommendations for improving coordination: Small project matching assistance funding, formal template agreements between organizations at HQ level. CoordinatedPST/IST training.The Gambia AF UNV (United Nations Volunteers) 2006 All Congressional Ad. !' Yes: Yes:Description Volunteer Day and HIV and AIDS Day Celebrations/National training I Environment I Agriculture I Forestry I LivestockRecommendations for improving coordination: Small project matching assistance funding, formal template agreements between organizations at HQ level. CoordinatedPST/IST training.The Gambia AF Village AiD 2006 All Congressional Ad. !' Yes'I Yes:Description PRAs/RRAs ICCBl/Rural Training I Agricultural and Community ForestryRecommendations for improving coordination: Small project matching assistance funding, formal template agreements between organizations at HQ level. CoordinatedPST/IST training.The Gambia AF VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:Description Volunteer Day and HIV and AIDS Day Celebrations/National training I Environment I Agriculture I Forestry I LivestockPRAs/RRAs ICCBl/Rural Training I Agricultural and Community ForestryRecommendations for improving coordination: Small project matching assistance funding, formal template agreements between organizations at HQ level. CoordinatedPST/IST training.The Gambia AF Worldview Intemational Foundation 2006 All Congressional Ad. !' Yes'I Yes:Description Volunteer Day and HIV and AIDS Day Celebrations/National training I Environment I Agriculture I Forestry I LivestockRecommendations for improving coordination: Small project matching assistance funding, formal template agreements between organizations at HQ level. CoordinatedPST/IST training.



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Country Re/(ion Partner FY Sector Data SourceThe Gambia AF YMCA 2006 All Congressional Ad. Yes: Yes:

Description PRAs/RRAs ICCBI/Rural Training I Agricultural and Community ForestryRecommendations for improving coordination: Small project matching assistance funding, formal template agreements between organizations at HQ level. CoordinatedPSTIIST training.ZambiaDescription

AF DANIDA (Danish International Development Agency)Planning of forestry related activities

2006 All Congressional Ad. L __ _ - - - Yes:

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AF UNV (United Nations Volunteers) 2006 All Congressional Ad.PEPFAR Volunteers work with UNVs placed in districts at the District AIDS Task Forces or DATFs

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Armenia EMA Habitat for Humanity International (through National Affiliates) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:Description Volunteers assisted in visiting homes and determining candidates for building projects. They also worked in two projects with American and Armenian volunteers oncompleting the flooring of a house and finishing the interior of another. Conducted Project Design and Management Training for the local Board of Directors.Bulgaria EMA Habitat for Humanity International (through National Affiliates) 2006 All Congressional Ad. '- - - - Yes:Description A COD PCV is assigned to work part-time with the head office. Assistance with institutional strengthening and capacity building for new staff.Recommendations for improving coordination: Regular meetings, expansion of the involvement of current COD PCVs in the organization's brigades for building homes forsocially disadvantaged people.Bulgaria EMA JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) and JOCV 2006 All Congressional Ad. Yes:(Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers)Description One YD PCV worked on an on-going basis with a JICA volunteers supporting different activities of theirs.Bulgaria EMA Red Crossl Red Crescent (National Societies ) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:Description 4 YD volunteers were involved in on-going activities with Red Cross (Anti-trafficking program, Mentoring, Summer Camps preparation, First-Aid life skills training)


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Country R e ~ i o n Partner FY Sector Data SourceBulgaria EMA YMCA 2006 All Congressional Ad. Yes:

Description Two YD volunteers were assigned to work with offices of YMCA in two towns in Bulgaria (as primary assignments).Jordan EMA British Council 2006 All Congressional Ad. , Yes" Yes:!. - - - IIDescription Students' extensive reading materialsand Volunteer trainingJordan EMA JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) and JOCV 2006 All Congressional Ad.(Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers)Description On going collaboration on balanced distribution of Volunteers and site identification.Oragnaization of an annual softballgameJordan EMA Operation Smile 2006 All Congressional Ad.Description PCVs provide assistance and care for children receiving care.Recommendations you have for improving coordination: Peace Corps implement a MOU with Project Smile to assist them in each Peace Corps country where they operatePeace Corps provide each country with a calendar detailing when Project Smile will be implementing in current Peace Corps countries.Kazakhstan EMA UNV (United Nations Volunteers) 2006 All Congressiona l Ad. Yes:Description UNV wants to collaborate with Peace Corps on promoting volunteerism nationwide.Kazakhstan EMA VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas) 2006 All Congressiona l Ad. Yes:Description VSO is leaving Kazakhstan in September 2007.They want Peace Corps to take over their program-ming. They currently have only 4 volunteers inKazakhstan.

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Country Rel:ion Partner FY Sector Data SourceKrygyzRepublic EMA Habitat for Humanity Intemational (through National Affiliates) 2006 All Congressional Ad. , Yes".. - - - " Yes',Description Promote local volunteerism and community mobilization, conduct skills transfer activities, andbuild housing for low income families.Recommendations for improving coordination: Capitalize on new K14 placement in Habitat office and encourage more PCV participation in moreHFH projects.KrygyzRepublic EMA JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) and JOCV(Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers) 2006 All Congressional Ad.

, Yes "!.. - - - " Yes:

Description JICA and PC Volunteers collaborate on cultural and diversity trainings and information exchanges,and they work together in select schools (but withdifferent primary job responsibilities).Recommendations for improving coordination: Conduct roundtable discussions between JICA and Peace Corps on how to better coordinate activitiesof volunteers in their communities so they work more closely and effectively.

KrygyzRepublic EMA PSI (Population Services International) 2006 All Congressional Ad. y ~ s . " Yes:Description PCVs and HCNs trained by PSI staff to effectively address HIV/AIDS in local communities.Recommendations for improving coordination: Invite PSI staff to conduct training events in the future and consider partnering with them on new Health Promotion projectcurrently underway.Krygyz EMA SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) 2006 All Congressional Ad. Yes:~ Y ~ s . : : RepublicDescription PCVs collaborate with SIFE to help prepare university students for local, national and international competitions and debates in economical development.Recommendations for improving coordination: Volunteers could develop effective SAIF networksbetween universities to help improve the level of preparedness of students to participate in these competitions.

KrygyzRepublic EMA UNV (United Nations Volunteers) 2006 All Congressional Ad. y ~ s _ :: :. y ~ ~ : Description PCVs work with UNVs to develop and implement trainings and collaborate on building capacity of local community-based organizations.Recommendations for improving coordination: Conduct roundtable discussions between UNV and Peace Corps on how to better coordinate activities

of UNVs and PCVs in Kyrgyzstan so that volunteers of both organizations collaborate more closely and effectively.

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Country ReKion Partner FY Sector Data SourceMacedonia EMA EVS (European Voluntary Service) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes:

Description Local NGO project support and collaborationMoldova EMA CNFA (Citizen's Network for Foreign Affairs) 2006 All Congressional Ad. "

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Description Implementing USAID funded Farmer-to-Farmer program: they provide technical advice to local farmers on ag techniquesRecommendations for improving coordination: Consistent advance notice of when FTF volunteers are coming and where they are being placed, so we can connect themwhere possible with PCVs.Mongolia EMA AusAid (Australian Agency for International Development) 2006 All Congressional Ad. ____ " Yes:Description Australian Youth Ambassadors Program:Community MobilizationWorkshop designed byAustralian Volunteer assigned

to Save the Children.Australian Youth Ambassador worked with PC/M PCVL to design and deliver trainings to PCVs and counterparts at the December 2005 1ST, the March 2006 TIP CommitteeMeeting and at an April 2006 training of PCVs and counterparts in eastem Mongolia.Mongolia EMA DED (Deutscher Entwicklungsdienst) (German DevelopmentService) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:

Description PC/M participates as part of the Core VolunteerGroup (CVG) in Mongolia. This group includes the directors of all the above mentioned organizations and meets quarter ly to discuss strategies, placements, partners andopportunities forincreased cross agency collaboration. It has beena useful forum to increase the coordinationbetween PC/M and the above mentioned groups,and we frequently bring Volunteers from ourorganizations to participate.CVG members completed cross agencycollaboration to develop integrated participationand presentations on on Intemational VolunteerDay celebration in Ulaanbaatar.


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Country R e ~ i o n Partner FY Sector Data SourceMongolia EMA JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) and JOCV 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:(Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers)Description PC/M participates as part of the Core VolunteerGroup (CVG) in Mongolia. This group includes the directors of all the above mentioned organizations and meets quarterly to discuss strategies, placements, partners andopportunities forincreased cross agency collaboration. It has beena useful forum to increase the coordinationbetween PC/M and the above mentioned groups,and we frequently bring Volunteers from ourorganizations to participate.CVG members completed cross agencycollaboration to develop integrated participationand presentations on on International VolunteerDay celebration in Ulaanbaatar.Health Organizations' Meeting is held at the VSO office on a monthly basis and brings together NGO, INGO, government and Volunteer partners (including KOICA, VSO, andPeace Corps Volunteers) to address health issues and priorities within the Monoglian context.Mongolia EMA KOICA (Korea International Cooperation Agency) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:Description PC/M participates as part of the Core VolunteerGroup (CVG) in Mongolia. This group includes the directors of all the above mentioned organizations and meets quarterly to discuss strategies, placements, partners andopportunities forincreased cross agency collaboration. It has beena useful forum to increase the coordinationbetween PC/M and the above mentioned groups,and we frequently bring Volunteers from ourorganizations to participate.

CVG members completed cross agencycollaboration to develop integrated participationand presentations on on International VolunteerDay celebration in Ulaanbaatar.

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Country Ref(ion Partner FY Sector Data SourceMongolia EMA UNV (United Nations Volunteers ) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:

Description PC/M participates as part of the Core VolunteerGroup (CVG) in Mongolia. This group includes the directors of all the above mentioned organizations and meets quarter1y to discuss strategies, placements, partners andopportunities forincreased cross agency collaborati on. It has beena useful forum to increase the coordinationbetween PC/M and the above mentioned groups,and we frequently bring Volunteers from ourorganizations to participate.CVG members completed cross agencycollaboration to develop integrated participationand presentations on on International VolunteerDay celebration in Ulaanbaatar.UN Theme Group meeting onHIV AIDS includes participationand presentations from bothPCVs and UNVolunteers.

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Country ReKion Partner FY Sector Data SourceMongolia EMA VSO (Volunta ry Service Overseas) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:

Description PC/M participates as part of the Core VolunteerGroup (CVG) in Mongolia. This group includes the directors of all the above mentioned organizations and meets quarterly t o discuss strategies, placements, partners andopportunities forincreased cross agency collaboration. It has beena useful forum to increase the coordinationbetween PC/M and the above mentioned groups,and we frequently bring Volunteers from ourorganizations to participate.CVG members completed cross agencycollaboration to develop integrated participationand presentations on on International VolunteerDay celebration in Ulaanbaatar.Community Service: PCV andVSO Volunteers developed aSaturday program forinterested volunteers from thetwo organizations to support aUlaanbaatar based orphanage.Health Organizations' Meeting is held at the VSO office on a monthly basis and brings together NGO, INGO, government and Volunteer partners (including KOICA, VSO, andPeace Corps Volunteers) to address health issues and priorities within the Monoglian context.Arvaikheer Technical University,site of a PCV, also has a VSO with whom the PCVs in the region collaboate.

Philippines EMA Rotary International (and National / Local clubs) 2006 All Congressional Ad. Yes: Yes'- - -'Description 1 PCV helped livelihood groups that specialize in weaving, find a market for their products through the International Rotary Club.PC Washington tapped the International Rotary Clubs for Peace Corps Partnership Program grants.2 PCVs accessed funding from local Rotary Clubs forcommunity-based projects.Philippines EMA UNICEF (United Nations Children' s Fund) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes: c _ '(es:Description 2 PCVs accessed funding for the development of the curriculum as well as staff training on Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) which was funded nation-wide byUNICEF in coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development .6 PCVs conducted a nation-wide training among teachers and school administrators on effective teaching strategies that are congruent with UNICEF's Child-FriendlySchools. This project was sponsored by UNICEF in coordination with the Department of Education (DepED). UNICEF and DepED adopted the training modules developedby PCVs and Mindanao teachers from the Tudlo Mindanao project funded by USAID.

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Country Re/(ion Partner FY Sector Data SourceRomania EMA AIESEC 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:

Description Promotes understanding of business and economics between and within countries and promotes development of best practices in business and organizational managementRomania EMA EPYD (European Platform for Youth Development) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:Description Creation of intemational association to work with Youth NGOs to provide long term assistance for internal development. Strengthening projects that works to reduce disparityamong youth in rural and urban areas.Recommendations for improving coordination:A better clarified agreement between Peace Corps and the European Organization in order to define PCV's role incomplementing the European Volunteers' activities.Romania EMA Habitat for Humanity Intemational (through National Affiliates) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:Description Community Economic Development through volunteerism to assist marginalized populations with housing

Romania EMA Junior Achievement 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:Description Develops business skills through high school programs in which students leam business skills through training and experiencial practice creating small businessesRecommendations for improving coordination: Need to clarify expectations-in Romania PCVs are not assigned to JAR locations (as HCNs in businesses JAR trains anddeploy are) so the PCVs are not integrated into the JAR program and on-going activities; PCVs were frustrated with the level of training they received and the lack ofcommitment from JAR as a result. JAR normally makes money from participating companies, and PC doesn't fitthis model. On the other hand, JAR's director sees the value of PCVs who 1) have deeper knowledgeof business than Romanian participants, who often don't have comparable experience in business and 2) conduct activities in English.Turkmenistan EMA ACTR-ACCELS (American Councils for Intemational Education) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:Description ACCELS Alumni:TOEFL preparationResume writingJob skills training

Sports events - baseballRecommendations for improving coordination: Continue to build upon this through better cooperation with ACCELS.

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Country R e ~ i o n Partner FY Sector Data SourceTurkmenistan EMA Red Crossl Red Crescent (National Societies) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:Description PDM workshopEnglish teachingGrant writing seminarsRecommendations for improving coordination: The relationship with Red Crescent used to bevery good. It has suffered in the past through govemment interference. We hope to reverse this through better cooperation with the govemment.Ukraine EMA 10M (Intemational Organization of Migration) 2006 All Congressional Ad.Description Post reports formallinformal agreement for training Volunteers in a sector OTHER than HIVITB/Malaria workBelizeDescription

lAP Planned Parenthood (National Associat ions)Enhancement of staff capacity, materials, and services provided

2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:

BelizeDescription

lAP Red Crossl Red Crescent (National Societies)Enhancementof staff capacity, materials, and services provided

2006 All Congressional Ad. L _ _ _ Yes' Yes:

BelizeDescription

lAP YWCAEnhancement of staff capacity, materials, and services provided

2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:

Bolivia lAP JICA (Japan Intemational Cooperation Agency) and JOCV(Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers) 2006 All Congressional Ad. Yes:Description PCVs and JICA Volunteers have collaborated on projects when they found themselves placed inthe same community. Their work together

included: computer training, TOTs on early childhood stimulation and enhancing creativityin educational methods, organizing youth groups and participating in cultural events.Bolivia lAP MCC (Mennonite Central Committee) 2006 All Congressional Ad. !'" Yes', Yes:Description Collaboration with IE Volunteers and Libraries (Dana, Melissa, as Lauren hosts: Naya & Frances as guests)



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Country Re/(ion Partner FY Sector Data SourceCosta Rica lAP Global Works 2006 All Congressional Ad.Description Global Works and PC in country are attempting to further collaboration through assisting in the programs identification/assignment areas in the country. In tenns of the workwith Global Works PC CR does not have a great interest in working too closely with them in the future. The work with this agency was a result of a fonner PCV who hadconnections with them and wanted to work with them in her site.Costa Rica lAP Habitat for Humanity International (through National Affiliates) 2006 All Congressional Ad.Description PCVs participated in helping to build homes for families.On-going efforts being made to increase collaboration with Habitat for Humanity.DominicanRepublic lAP JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) and JOCV(Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers) 2006 All Congressional Ad. Yes:

Description eace Corps and JICA collaborate on Safety and Security issues with Volunteers (infonnation sharing and best practices),Together we host a softball tournament among VolunteersCelebrando EI Cibao - a regional conference focusing on diversity in the Dominican Republic. JICA Volunteers participated by presenting a Japanese cultural presentation.We have met on several occasions to exchange ideas and strategic plans for development activities in the different regions of the country. Increasing the frequency of thesemeeting would help to improve coordination in project site placement and project development.

DominicanRepublic lAP UNV (United Nations Volunteers) 2006 All Congressional Ad. Yes:

Description There are a small number of UN Volunteers working in or near the project sites of Peace Corps Volunteers here in the DR. Volunteers have collaborated in developingstrategic plans for the organizations that they work to support.There are a very small number of UN Volunteers in the DR. We have open lines of communication and meet with the UNV representative (along with the representatives ofJICA and KOICA and DED) to discuss challenges and create a forum for discussing activities and strategy. The DED is in the process of moving their operations to theHaitian side of Hispanola and will discontinue their program in the Dominican Republic.Eastern lAP Red Cross/ Red Crescent (National Societies) 2006 All Congressional Ad. , Yes"L I'CaribbeanDescription Training Peer MentorsTraining Volunteers on First AID ResponseEastern lAP Special Olympics 2006 All Congressional Ad.Caribbean . .. Description Special Olympics in Dominica assists with hosting of events.

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Country Rel(ion Partner FY Sector Data SourceEcuador lAP Engineers Without Borders 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:

Description They provide technical and financial assistance to community projects, mainly in the volunteer sites.Recommendations for improving coordination: Sign a letter of understanding between PeaceCorps and this organization.Disseminate information about this organization.Ecuador lAP Rainforest Alliance 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:Description They have been providing technical workshops for volunteers interested in organic certifications,mainly for cocoa.A volunteer will submit information about certification workshop to all volunteers and community contacts in the Re - ConnectConference.Ecuador lAP UNV (United Nations Volunteers) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:

Description They support volunteers' income generation projectsRecommendations for improving coordination: Share information about this organization withall Peace Corps Volunteers.Disseminate results of the projects supported forthis organization.Fiji lAP Australian Volunteers International 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes:Description One of our PCVs is conducting training in the area of management. One of our PCVs is working in collaboration with the Ausie Volunteer on Capacity Building for youth.Fiji

DescriptionlAP JICA (Japan Intemational Cooperation Agency) and JOCV 2006(Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers)

One of our PCVs is conducting training in the area of management.All Congressional Ad. ' Yes"

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GuatemalaDescription

lAP Habitat for Humanity International (through National Affiliates) 2006Help to organize and train community groups for housing improvement.

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Country ReRion Partner FY Sector Data SourceGuatemala lAP Living Waters of the World 2006 Water Sanitatio Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:Description Provides water filtering systems to schools and communities for better health and sanitation.One PCV served as liaison between Living Waters of the World and one of her schools. The project is ongoing and will provide pure water to the school by theimplementation of a water filtering system.Guatemala lAP Save the Children (International Save the Children Alliance) 2006 All Congressional Ad. Yes: Yes'- - - IDescription To create opportunities for the world's children to live safe, healthy, and fulfilling lives. Their scope of activities range from health, education, and development to emergencyand crisis relief.One PCV coordinated with their teacher's counterparts, a sanitation project. Save the Children provided partial funds for this project.Guatemala lAP SCOJO Foundation 2006 Health Congressional Ad. "

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Description Trains groups of women to evaluate visual acuity. Trained women evaluate communi ty members and sell eyeglasses for profit.PVCs provided technical assistance, advice, and training and help women's directive on empowerment.Guatemala lAP UNV (United Nations Volunteers) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes:Description PCVs and UN Volunteers coordinated training events mainly related to Municipal Development.Recommendations for improving coordination: Establish more formal inter-institutiona l coordination with them through fonnal agreements.Guyana lAP Habitat for Humanity International (through National Affiliates) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:- - - - .Description Strengthening local systems; providing training to field staff.GuyanaDescription

lAP Red Cross! Red Crescent (National Societies) 2006Strengthening systems and training staff and community members

Health Congressional Ad. " Yes:!.. - - - " - - - - - - - - Yes:

GuyanaDescription

lAP Remote Area Medical 2006 Health Congressional Ad.Increased flexibility of PCV assignments to allow for coordinated travel (by air) into hard to reach interior areas

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Country Re1:ion Partner FY Sector Data SourceGuyana lAP VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes:Description Training of teachers in phonics for literacy; training of community members in HIV/AIDS awarenessGuyana lAP Wings of Hope 2006 Health Congressional Ad. - -Description Increased flexibility of PCV assignments to allow for coordinated travel (by air) into hard to reach interior areasHonduras lAP Engineers without Borders 2006 All Congressional Ad. Yes:Description Facilitating field activities and providing technical assistance.Recommendations for improving coordination: Sign a MOU. Strengthen coordination and communication with all EWB chapters. Pay attention to PC invitees with EWBexperience.Honduras lAP Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:Description Training Youth on HIV.lAIDS Prevention. Two PCVs collaborated with the Global fund by building an ACCESS database for use at the community level and providingorganizational and administrative support to the local "Youth Withou t Borders" initiative.Honduras lAP Habitat for Humanity International (through National Affiliates) 2006 All Congressional Ad. Yes:Description Technical support for housing construction.Recommendations for improving coordination: Follow up existing MOU.Honduras lAP JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) and JOCV(Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes:

Description Two PCVs collaborated with a JICA volunteer on computer training workshops at the local community communication center. Another JICA volunteer attended a healthworkshop.Recommendations for improving coordination: We should share training techniques (perhaps joint ISTs and occasional meetings) and possiblyconsider placing volunteers together to complement each other's skills. We should also try to align the way institutions handle counterpart relationships so that there are notsuch visible disparities between similar organizations; this confuses counterparts.Honduras lAP Lions Clubs International (and Nationall Local clubs) 2006 All Congressional Ad.

! - - Description Supporting health brigades and development projects.Recommendations for improving coordination: Strengthen coordination and communication at the international level.

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Country Rel(ion Partner FY Sector Data SourceHonduras lAP Red Crossl Red Crescent (National Societies) 2006 All Congressional Ad.Description Supporting HIV/AIDS prevention activities.Recommendations for improving coordination: Strengthen coordination and communication at the international level.Honduras lAP Riecken Foundation 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes' Yes:... - - - IDescription Promoting youth to be involved in their communitiesHonduras lAP Rotary International (and Nationa ll Local clubs) 2006 All Congressional Ad. Yes:Description Technical assistance for implementing projectsRecommendations for improving coordination: Sign MOU. Strengthen coordination and communication. Share opportunities offered by RC with Posts.Jamacia lAP CIDA (Canadian International Development Agency) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:Description Using ICT to strengthen capacity of Potato Growers Association.Jamacia lAP JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) and JOCV 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes:(Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers)Description Focus on ICT Training.Recommendations for improving coordination: Meet with agency representatives on a quarterty basis to plan opportunities to work togetherJamacia lAP United Way International 2006 All Congressional Ad. Yes:Description Supported basic schoolsInfrastructural rehabilitationSought donations of toys and books

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Country Ref(ion Partner FY Sector Data SourceMicronesia(FSM) lAP JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) and JOCV(Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:

Description 1.DSummer Youth Camps (SOS, Swim Camp) - Approx. 120 4-8th graders s2.DPedal pusher bike race - Approx. 50 people rode bikes and learned about health3.DAnimal clinic - 35 people brought animals for spade, neuter, vaccinations and medicine4. DAfter school programs -tutoring to 25 youth in various subjects5.DEnvironmental awareness program - 25 youth attendedRecommendations for improving coordination: Formal/informa l sharing of project areas and best practices, opportunities for collaboration around national days (e.g. Earth dayactivities)Nicaragua lAP Red Crossl Red Crescen t (National Societies) 2006 All Congressional Ad. Yes' Yes:_ _ 'Description HIV/AIDS prevention programs. Volunteers work with them to establish youth groups, community campaigns,and promoting HIV/AIDS testing.Panama lAP JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) and JOCV(Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:

Description, Technical Assistance; Japanese Cooperation Agency (JICA);promote and develop youth groups in rural communities.Recommendations for improving coordination: Increase periodic meetings with cross-sector involvement. Establish at some level a coordination mechanism (MOU oragreement) that allows thePeace Corps and JICA to develop teamwork in other areas related to our projects.Panama lAP Red Crossl Red Crescent (National Societies) 2006 All Congressional Ad.Description HIV/AIDs education for youth.Recommendations for improving coordination: Conduct periodic meetings to coordinate supportand exchange experiences and data on results, followed by planning for future shifts in focus.Panama lAP Scouts (National Organizations) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:Description Girls Scouts-Muchachas Guias in Latin AmericaPromote and develop girl's scouts groups in rural communities. Activities and camps focusing on leadership skills, communication, etc.

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Country Ref(ion Partner FY Sector Data SourcePanama lAP Waterlines 2006 Water Sanitatio Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:Description Waterlines Volunteers come to Panama and visit Peace Corps Volunteers once a year to lookat their water project design. They also co-facilitate annual meetings between the community and the Volunteers.Recommendations for improving coordination: The Peace Corps Partnersh ip fund has been the toolfor the financial assistance. The process sometimesis too long and can hinder the timeliness of project implementation.Samoa lAP AusAid (Australian Agency for International Development) 2006 All Congressional Ad. "!' Yes'I Yes:Description Australian Youth Ambassadors (including Volunteersfrom other Australian Volunteer Sending Schemes:Coordinate national events for International Volunteer Days and other international awareness days; organize community-wide social and cross-cultural events; providecomplementary skills sets and capacity building amongst the respective Volunteers at sites and their counterparts andsupervisors, especially at the local Special Needs Education and Environmental NGOs and agencies; sharing training materials, ideas, lessonplans, etc., between the organizations and the Volunteers; sometimes combining trainings and workshops together at the national and local levels;and, in the near future, organizing sports clinics at the village level. Also, sharing of community integration, cross-cultural, l anguage, medical, and safety and security tips

among organizations andVolunteers, and at times, sharing housing and/orother resources on the same housing compound. Currently, looking at ways in which the international Volunteer community in-country can collaborate on efforts to bestsupport the Government of Samoa and other organizations involved in sponsoring the 2007 South Pacific Games in Samoa.Samoa lAP JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) and JOCV 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:(Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers)Description Coordinate national eventsfor International Volunteer Days and other international awareness days; organize community-wide social and cross-cultural events; run softballclinics and community softball games to encourage Samoans to become involved with this sport; provide complementary skills sets and capacity building amongst therespective Volunteers at sites and their counterparts and supervisors, especially inthe areas of second chance education, communityhealth outreach and extension, fisheriesresearch and statistics, and survey informationand data collection; sharing training materials, ideas, lesson plans, etc., between the organizations and the Volunteers; sometimes combining trainings and workshops

together at the nationaland local levels. Also, sharing of community integration, cross-cultural, language, medical, and safety and security tips among organizations and Volunteers, and at times,sharing housing and/orother resources on the same housing compound. CurrenUy, looking at ways in which the international Volunteer community in-country can collaborate on efforts to bestsupport the Government of Samoa and other organizations involved in sponsoring the 2007 South Pacific Games in Samoa.



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Country Ref,:ion Partner FY Sector Data SourceSamoa lAP Rotary Internationa l (and National/ Local clubs) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:Description Rotary (mix of international and Samoan members, leaning more heavily on the international members) and Rotaract (primarily Samoan young people as members): Settingup community libraries and training librarians; assisting with a nation-wide scholarship program for primary school students; serving ascultural guides foroverseas Rotarians visiting project sites; mentoring Rotaract members; and designing a Rotaractwebsite and training members to maintain it.Samoa lAP UNV (United Nations Volunteers) 2006 All Congressional Ad.Description Coordinate national events for Intemational Volunteer Days and other UN awareness days; organize community-wide social and cross-cultural events; provide complementaryskills sets and capacity building amongst the respective Volunteers at sites and their counterparts and supervisors, especially atthe local Special Needs Education andEnvironmental NGOs and agencies; sharing training materials, ideas, lesson plans, etc., between the organizations and the Volunteers; and sometimes combining trainingsand workshops together at the national and local levels. Also, sharing of community integration, cross-cultural, language, medical, andsafety and security tips among organizations andVolunteers. Currently, looking at ways in which

the international Volunteer community in-country can collaborate on efforts to best support theGovernment of Samoa and other organizationsinvolved in sponsoring the 2007 South Pacific Gamesin Samoa.Recommendations for improving coordination:Besides the one brochure in the COS kit, further information to Posts about post-service volunteer,internship, and job opportunities that might beavailable for CaSing Volunteers and RPCVs toapply for with the various branches of the UNwould be useful. For example, a UNESCO Intern recently provided one of our CaSing Volunteerswith an application form for internshipopportunities in Paris with UNESCO. Also, the UN Volunteer Coordinator in Samoa recently at aregular meeting of the volunteer sending organizations in-country, mentioned that it hasbeen challenging lately for the UN to get the UN Volunteer Coordinator positions in the Pacific filled.Posting these types of opportunities, if they arenot already, in the Hotline would be also behelpful.Similarly, PCVs are in the perfect position to beable to disseminate information to communities about potential UN Volunteer positions that host country citizens are eligible to apply for either in-country or overseas.Strengthening coordination efforts on this would, undoubtedly, provebeneficial for all involved.


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Country Ref(ion Partner FY Sector Data SourceSamoa lAP VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:Description Coordinate national events for International Volunteer Days and other international awareness days; organize community-wide social and cross-cultural events; providecomplementary skills sets and capacity building amongst the respective Volunteers at sites and their counterparts andsupervisors, especially at the local Special Needs Education NGOs and some Government Ministries; sharing training materials, ideas, lesson plans, etc., between theorganizations and the Volunteers; sometimes combining trainings and workshops together at the national levels. Also, sharingof community integration, cross-cultural, language, medical, and safety and security tips among organizations and Volunteers.Samoa lAP WSPA (World Society for the Protection of Animals) 2006 All Congressional Ad. I _ _ _ Yes' Yes:Description Samoa Animal Protection Society (APS): Organizing community clinics for the APS to spade and neuter dogs and cats and to provide health careto pets; facilitate sessions at local primary and secondary schools on how to take care of pets; develop awareness and advocacy campaigns; participate in strategic planningsessions for the NGO; training and capacity building with newly hired staff as part of implementing short- and long-term strategic plans; putting systems into place tostrengthen the organization; and fundraising.Recommendations for improving coordination: Post has requested a veterinarian for APS through the Capacity Building Project for the Oct. 2008 intake.SurinameDescription

lAPDisaster Relief; local coordination during the Suriname floods was excellent.Red Crossl Red Crescent (National Societies) 2006 All Congressional Ad.

SurinameDescription

lAPDisaster Relief; local coordination during the Suriname floods was excellent.Salvation Army 2006 All Congressional Ad.

TongaDescription

lAPShare skills in different fields and resources.Recommendations for improving coordination: share PST liST and identify different areas of emphasis to increase the impact and decrease redundancy throughout theKingdom.

Australian Volunteers International 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:

Tonga lAP JIC A (Japan International Cooperation Agency) and JOCV 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes:(Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers)Description Share skills in different fields and resources.Recommendations for improving coordination: Share PST liST and identify different areas of emphasis to increase the impact and decrease redundancy throughout theKingdom.


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Country ReKion Partner FY Sector Data SourceTonga lAP NZAID (New Zealand International Aid and DevelopmentAgency) 2006 All Congressional Ad.

Description Fund community projects and activities.Recommendations for improving coordination: In a periodic review timeline share PC development goals and principles and discuss what, how, and when the communitydevelopment projects are managed.

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