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The West Cascade Peace Corps Association funds humanitarian programs from throughout the world that support the goals and ideals of the Peace Corps. We are especially interested in supporting the work of Peace Corps volunteers from Oregon. We encourage Oregon volunteers to include their programs in the Peace Corps Partnership framework and then call this to our attention. Our funding comes from membership dues, fundraising activities, donations, and distributions from the Beryl Brinkman Memorial Fund.
World AIDS Day, Lane County
Jade Lazaris, HIV Alliance, Development Director
WCPCA supports World AIDS Day activities annually. This year we contributed $250 to special programming for clients and education and advocacy for the community at the downtown The Farmers Market Pavilion in Eugene on Dec 1.
Thank you card from HIV Alliance.
Student Library and Teacher Training project in Lesotho
Carlton Delgado, PCV, Lesotho
The project seeks to increase learners' access to information through technology at a local school in Lesotho through the establishment of a library equipped with tablets. Like many villages across the country, access to books and libraries is limited. Based on the community's expressed desire to improve school performance, this project will renovate a room into a small library space for children to access books and learning resources through technology. The space will also serve as a resource for teachers to incorporate technology and alternative teaching methodologies into their lessons. (Awarded July 2025.)
Multipurpose Vehicle for Health Care and More
Nathaniel Blair, PCV, Sierra Leone
This is Nathaniel Blair, the PCV whose community you helped get a referral vehicle! It feels like just yesterday I was stopping by the meeting at UO getting ready to leave! I wanted to reach out with some photos and videos and with the biggest thank you ever for the donation. Your generosity is so appreciated.
The Tawuya community has been showing off this referral vehicle to anyone and everyone! Some of the photos show the progress and some different angles once it's been finished! The videos are of the commissioning ceremony (that of course was rained out.) Then another of the chiefs showed it to the District Health Medical Team. That team has been so impressed and we hope they are considering replicating the project because of its cost friendliness compared to expensive ambulances. (Awarded January 2025.)
Cargo Tricycle for Emergencies
Tawuya, Sierra Leone
Composting for Gardens & Science Education
Victoria Kunberger, PCV, Nepal
This grant supports the expansion of an existing composting system at a school in rural Nepal to promote sustainability, hands-on environmental education, and waste reduction. This project will increase composting capacity by upgrading infrastructure, adding waste and compost bins, and providing training for students and staff. Composting will be integrated into the school curriculum through the already established eco club, giving students the opportunity to learn about sustainability through real-life practice. Compost generated will be used in the school garden and for community vegetable cultivation.”
In Nepal, there is no formal garbage collection system. Ongoing support from teachers, students, and community members will be key to maintaining the system and fostering everyday sustainable practices. With active engagement from the school's Eco Club and backing from local stakeholders, the project is designed for long-term impact. The municipal government has expressed interest in adopting this model in additional schools. (Awarded July 2025.)
Rural School Compost Project
Syangja District, Gandaki Province, Nepal
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