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Friends of the Dominican Republic

    SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE REFUGEES

    At our March 8, 2022, Friends of the Dominican Republic board meeting, we voted to donate $500 to help Ukrainian refugees who have been forced to leave their country by the terrible Russian attack. Additional funds have been added to the FDR donation by board members to bring us to a total of $900 that was sent to an RPCV related group that is helping Ukrainian refugees. If you want to donate to help refugees from Ukraine, below is a list of organizations that have been suggested by RPCVs who served in the Ukraine or nearby countries for that purpose:

    https://thefriendsofmoldova.com/#ukrainerefugeerelief
    https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/about-us/
    https://ifcj.org
    https://jewishla.org
    https://www.childfund.org/help-kids-in-ukraine/
    https://www.projecthope.org/crisis-in-ukraine-how-to-help/03/2022/
    https://www.unicef.org/ukraine/en

    Another resource for businesses and charities for supporting Ukraine was sent to us by Oivia Villanella, who we thank for this contribution: 

    https://www.safetydetectives.com/blog/supporting-ukrainian-businesses-charities/

    Thank you for your generous donation to help Ukrainian refugees!

    Kim Herman

    President, Friends of the Dominican Republic

     

    2021 Annual Report

     

    Friends of the Dominican Republic (FDR) is a non-profit corporation created to continue supporting Peace Corps’ work in the Dominican Republic (DR). We summarize our work simply.

     

    We are a “cyber-based” membership organization of former and current Dominican Republic Peace Corps Volunteers, staff, and supporters. Our members:

    • Raise funds to support the work of current Volunteers in the Dominican Republic,
    • Advance the Third goal of Peace Corps by sharing our knowledge of the Dominican Republic with other Americans, and,
    • Foster “connectedness” by growing our membership network to provide news and information about Peace Corps in the DR and encourage participation in and support for their work.

    For 2021 we continued working on our strategic goals:

    Goal 1: Focus on Organizational Sustainability

    Goal 2: Strengthen Core Programs

    Goal 3: Increase Membership/Supporter Involvement

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    Previous Annual Reports:

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    Please consider aiding development projects in the Dominican Republic.

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    FDR is a 501(c)(3) organization. Your donation is tax deductible. 

     

    Wondering what to do with your collection of Peace Corps materials?

    The Answer is: You can donate them to the Friends of the Dominican Republic (FDR) Section of the Peace Corps Community Archives at American University.

    What are the Peace Corps Community Archives?

    The Peace Corps Community Archives (PCCA) is a collection of materials that were created and acquired by Peace Corps Volunteers from around the world that are being preserved to support research, create exhibits and provide information for educational and public programs that document the experiences and impact of individual Volunteers that served in the Peace Corps.

    How can I donate to the Peace Corps Community Archives?

    Just send an email to president@fotdr.org and ask for the information about how to donate your collection of PC materials to the FDR Section of the PC Community Archives. You will receive the donation materials electronically by return email. Not only will your collection be available for your children, your family, and your heirs, it will be shared with generations of researchers and authors for years to come! 

    Opportunities to become involved with Friends of the Dominican Republic (FDR)

    In addition to FDR’s two grant programs, FDR offers a variety of services for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and staff members who served in the DR. These include a database of former DR Volunteers and PC staff members ; La Voz, a regular electronic newsletter; assistance with Professional Development-Networking for Volunteers leaving the DR at the end of their service; and opportunities to work on several FDR projects such as the Community Challenge Fund; the DR In-Country Committee/Program Support Fund; Third Goal Program; the Communications-Website-Social Media Committee; the History Committee; the Membership Committee; the Growth Committee; and, the Fundraising Committee. For more information about these projects and committees, contact the president@fotdr.org.

    Global Reentry for Peace Corps VolunteersIf you are a Peace Corps Volunteer that returned to the United States because of termination of Peace Corps operations world-wide, here is where you can go to find information and help from the National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) and organizations of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) around the US, that will be willing to help you get re-settled, look for work or find other assistance.
    If you are returning from the Dominican Republic, you can contact Friends of the Dominican Republic for help at:
    growthandprofessionaldev@fotdr.org
    We’re Here for You!
     

           
     

    		 

    We are an affiliate of the National Peace Corps Association (NPCA).

    NPCA is the nonprofit alumni network at the center of a vibrant community of over 220,000 people who share the Peace Corps experience. NPCA champions lifelong commitment to Peace Corps ideals by connecting, engaging and promoting its members and affiliate groups as they continue to make a difference in communities in the U.S. and abroad. NPCA is also dedicated to advocating for, contributing to, and supporting the betterment of the Peace Corps. Visit NPCA to learn more.