Benin 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 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 it is 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 it is important to start the planning process at least three months before the event. Also working with youth insures sustainability. Benin Description AF Burkina Faso AF Description Cameroon AF Description 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 ,. !.. II Congressional Ad. 2006 All OED (Deutscher Entwicklungsdienst) (German Development Service) The German Volunteers observe PCVs in the field and provide pedagogic advice to the Volunteer teachers in the NW & SW provinces. Yes: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 Page 10/24 - -- Country Re/(ion Partner FY Sector DataSource Cameroon AF VSO(VoluntaryServiceOverseas) 2006 All CongressionalAd. , Yes" Yes: !.. - -- Description VolunteertrainingatISTs.Collaborationwith PCVsin the FarNorthprovince. CapeVerde AF UNV(United NationsVolunteers) 2006 All CongressionalAd. Yes: Description International Dayofthe Volunteer(December5)was used asaplatformtobuild awarenessaboutVolunteerismaround theworldand itsimportance. Forumtodiscuss VolunteerismwaspartofnationalinitiativetoestablishCapeVerdeyouthVolunteerprogram.ThreeVolunteersparticipated Kenya AF JICA(Japan InternationalCooperationAgency)andJOCV (Japan OverseasCooperation Volunteers) 2006 All CongressionalAd. !' Yes' I - -- Description PCVconductedajointtrainingwith aJICAVolunteerforcommunitiesin HIV/AIDS prevention. PeaceCorps/Kenyaneedstohavean inter-agencymeetingwith JICAtomapoutcollaborativestrategiesbetweenthe twoorganizations toenhanceVolunteer relationship/placementsand safetyand securityissuesaffectingVolunteers. Kenya AF VSO(VoluntaryServiceOverseas) 2006 All CongressionalAd. Yes: Description PCVconducted ajointtrainingwith aVSOVolunteerforcommunitiesin HIV/AIDSprevention PeaceCorps/Kenyaneedstohaveaninter-agencymeetingwith VSOtomapoutcollaborativestrategiesbetweenthetwoorganizationstoenhanceVolunteer relationship/placementand safetyand securityissuesaffectingvolunteers. Lesotho AF GTZ(DeutscheGesellschaftfOrTechnischeZusammenarbeit) 2006 All CongressionalAd. " Yes: (GermanTechnical Cooperation) Description GTZprovided trainingon localmunicipalgovernmentstructures;collaboratedwithVolunteerstoconducttrainingfor GovernmentofLesothoCivil Servantsin HIV/AIDS programming. Lesotho AF HabitatforHumanityInternational(through NationalAffiliates) 2006 All CongressionalAd. Yes: Description Tohelp communitiesbuild homes. Mozambique AF JICA(Japan InternationalCooperationAgency)and JOCV 2006 All CongressionalAd. ~ y ~ :: Yes: Yes: - -- (Japan OverseasCooperationVolunteers) Description Collaboration atsitelevelin teachingand improvingcomputertechnologies Wednesday, August27,2008 Page2 0/24 Country Re/(ion Partner FY Sector Data Source Mozambique 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 to invite them. Namibia AF Raleigh International 2006 All Congressional Ad. " - - -- " Yes: Yes: !.. - -- Description Building Capacity of Regional Aids Committee of Education (RACE) Committees Namibia AF UNV (United Nations Volunteers) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: - - -- " - - -- - - -- - - -- Yes' - - __ I - - -- !.. - -- Description Building Capacity of Regional Aids Committee of Education (RACE) Committees Namibia AF VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " L ___ " Yes: - - -- Yes: - - -- Description Building Capacity of Regional Aids Committee of Education (RACE) Committees The Gambia AF ActionAid 2006 All Congressional Ad. - - -- " - - -- Yes: Yes: Description PRAs/RRAs /CCBI/Rural Training / Agricultural and Community Forestry Recommendations for improving coordination: Small project matching assistance funding, formal template agreements between organizations at HQ level. Coordinated PST/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 processing Recommendations for improving coordination: Small project matching assistance funding, formal template agreements between organizations at HQ level. Coordinated PSTIIST 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 processing Recommendations for improving coordination: Small project matching assistance funding, formal template agreements between organizations at HQ level. Coordinated PSTIIST training. Formal Volunteer Placement requests. Wednesday, August 27, 2008 Page 3 0/24 Country Rel(ion Partner FY Sector DataSource TheGambia AF Darwin Initiative 2006 All CongressionalAd. " " Yes' , Yes: Description Biodiversityprotection, EcoTourism, Agriculture, EDU, SED Recommendationsforimprovingcoordination: Coordinatedand integratedPST/1STtrainings.Agreements between organizationsatHQlevel. FormalVolunteerplacement. TheGambia AF FAO (Food and AgricultureOrganizationoftheUnited Nations) 2006 All CongressionalAd. " Yes: Yes: Description VolunteerDayand HIVand AIDS DayCelebrations/Nationaltraining/ Environment/Agriculture/ Forestry/Livestock Recommendationsforimprovingcoordination: Small projectmatchingassistancefunding, formal templateagreementsbetween organizationsatHQlevel. Coordinated PST/1ST training. TheGambia AF FAWE(ForumforAfricanWomen Educationalists) 2006 All CongressionalAd. " Yes: Yes: Description PRAs/RRAs/CCBI/RuralTraining/AgriculturalandCommunityForestry Recommendationsforimprovingcoordination: Smallprojectmatchingassistancefunding, formal templateagreementsbetween organizationsatHQ level. Coordinated PST/1STtraining. TheGambia AF GTZ(DeutscheGesellschaftfOrTechnischeZusammenarbeit) 2006 All CongressionalAd. " Yes: (GermanTechnicalCooperation) Description PRAs/RRAs/CCBI/RuralTraining/Agricultural and CommunityForestry Recommendationsforimprovingcoordination: Smallprojectmatchingassistancefunding, formal templateagreementsbetweenorganizationsatHQlevel. Coordinated PST/1ST training. TheGambia AF MondoChallengeVolunteers 2006 All CongressionalAd. " Yes: Yes: Description Promote smallincomeactivities/Beekeeping Recommendationsforimprovingcoordination: IncorporatingtrainingactivitiescoordinatedPST/1STtrainingevents. TheGambia AF Planned Parenthood (NationalAssociations) 2006 All CongressionalAd. " Yes: Yes: Description VolunteerDayand HIVand AIDS DayCelebrations/Nationaltraining/ Environment/Agriculture/ Forestry/Livestock Recommendationsforimprovingcoordination: Small projectmatchingassistancefunding, formal templateagreementsbetween organizationsatHQlevel. Coordinated PSTIISTtraining. Wednesday,August27, 2008 Page4 0/24 Country Ref(ion Partner FY Sector Data Source The 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 processing Recommendations for improving coordination: Small project matching assistance funding, formal template agreements between organizations at HQ level. Coordinated PST/IST training. Formal Volunteer Placement requests. The Gambia AF Red Crossl Red Crescent (National Societies) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes: - - - Description Volunteer Day and HIV and AIDS Day Celebrations/National training I Environment I Agriculture I Forestry I Livestock Recommendations for improving coordination: Small project matching assistance funding, formal template agreements between organizations at HQ level. Coordinated PST/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 Livestock Recommendations for improving coordination: Small project matching assistance funding, formal template agreements between organizations at HQ level. Coordinated PST/IST training. The Gambia AF Village AiD 2006 All Congressional Ad. !' Yes' I Yes: Description PRAs/RRAs ICCBl/Rural Training I Agricultural and Community Forestry Recommendations for improving coordination: Small project matching assistance funding, formal template agreements between organizations at HQ level. Coordinated PST/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 Livestock PRAs/RRAs ICCBl/Rural Training I Agricultural and Community Forestry Recommendations for improving coordination: Small project matching assistance funding, formal template agreements between organizations at HQ level. Coordinated PST/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 Livestock Recommendations for improving coordination: Small project matching assistance funding, formal template agreements between organizations at HQ level. Coordinated PST/IST training. Wednesday, August 27, 2008 Page 5 0/24 Country Re/(ion Partner FY Sector DataSource TheGambia AF YMCA 2006 All CongressionalAd. Yes: Yes: Description PRAs/RRAsICCBI/RuralTrainingI Agriculturaland CommunityForestry Recommendationsforimprovingcoordination: Smallprojectmatchingassistance funding, formal templateagreementsbetween organizationsatHQ level.Coordinated PSTIISTtraining. Zambia Description AF DANIDA(Danish International DevelopmentAgency) Planningofforestryrelatedactivities 2006 All CongressionalAd. L ___ - - - - Yes: Zambia Description AF UNV(UnitedNationsVolunteers) 2006 All CongressionalAd. PEPFARVolunteersworkwith UNVsplaced in districtsatthe DistrictAIDSTaskForcesorDATFs - - - - " " - Yes: - - - Yes: Armenia EMA HabitatforHumanityInternational (through NationalAffiliates) 2006 All CongressionalAd. " Yes: Yes: Description Volunteersassistedin visiting homesanddeterminingcandidatesforbuilding projects.Theyalsoworked in twoprojectswith Americanand Armenian volunteerson completingtheflooring ofahouseandfinishingtheinteriorofanother. Conducted ProjectDesignand ManagementTrainingforthelocal Board ofDirectors. Bulgaria EMA HabitatforHumanityInternational (through NationalAffiliates) 2006 All CongressionalAd. '- - - - Yes: Description ACODPCVisassignedtoworkpart-timewith the headoffice.Assistancewith institutionalstrengthening and capacitybuildingfornewstaff. Recommendationsforimprovingcoordination: Regularmeetings,expansionofthe involvementofcurrentCODPCVsin theorganization'sbrigadesforbuildinghomesfor sociallydisadvantagedpeople. Bulgaria EMA JICA(JapanInternationalCooperation Agency)andJOCV 2006 All CongressionalAd. Yes: (Japan OverseasCooperationVolunteers) Description OneYDPCVworked on an on-going basiswith aJICAvolunteerssupportingdifferentactivitiesoftheirs. Bulgaria EMA Red Crossl Red Crescent(NationalSocieties) 2006 All CongressionalAd. " Yes: Yes: Description 4YD volunteerswereinvolvedin on-goingactivitieswith Red Cross(Anti-traffickingprogram, Mentoring,SummerCampspreparation, First-Aidlifeskillstraining) - -- Country ~ i o n Partner FY Sector DataSource Bulgaria EMA YMCA 2006 All CongressionalAd. Yes: Description TwoYDvolunteerswereassigned toworkwith officesofYMCAin twotowns in Bulgaria (asprimaryassignments). Jordan EMA BritishCouncil 2006 All CongressionalAd. , Yes" Yes: !.. - - - II Description Students' extensivereading materials and Volunteertraining Jordan EMA JICA(Japan InternationalCooperationAgency)andJOCV 2006 All CongressionalAd. (Japan OverseasCooperationVolunteers) Description Ongoing collaboration on balanceddistributionofVolunteersand siteidentification. Oragnaization ofan annualsoftball game Jordan EMA Operation Smile 2006 All CongressionalAd. Description PCVsprovideassistanceand careforchildren receivingcare. Recommendationsyou haveforimprovingcoordination: PeaceCorpsimplement aMOU with ProjectSmiletoassistthem in each PeaceCorps countrywhere theyoperate PeaceCorps provide eachcountrywith acalendar detailingwhen ProjectSmilewill beimplementingin currentPeaceCorps countries. Kazakhstan EMA UNV(United NationsVolunteers) 2006 All CongressionalAd. Yes: Description UNVwantstocollaboratewith PeaceCorpson promotingvolunteerism nationwide. Kazakhstan EMA VSO(VoluntaryServiceOverseas) 2006 All CongressionalAd. Yes: Description VSOisleavingKazakhstan in September2007. TheywantPeaceCorpstotake overtheirprogram- ming.Theycurrentlyhaveonly4volunteersin Kazakhstan. Wednesday,August27,2008 Page 70/24 Country Rel:ion Partner FY Sector DataSource Krygyz Republic EMA HabitatforHumanityIntemational (throughNationalAffiliates) 2006 All CongressionalAd. , Yes" .. - - - " Yes' , Description Promotelocalvolunteerismand communitymobilization,conductskillstransferactivities, and buildhousingforlowincomefamilies. Recommendationsforimprovingcoordination: Capitalizeon newK14 placementin HabitatofficeandencouragemorePCVparticipationin more HFH projects. Krygyz Republic EMA JICA(JapanInternationalCooperation Agency)andJOCV (Japan OverseasCooperationVolunteers) 2006 All CongressionalAd. , Yes " !.. - - - " Yes: Description JICAand PCVolunteerscollaborateon culturalanddiversitytrainingsand informationexchanges, andtheyworktogetherin selectschools(butwith differentprimaryjobresponsibilities). Recommendationsforimprovingcoordination: ConductroundtablediscussionsbetweenJICAand PeaceCorpsonhowtobettercoordinateactivities ofvolunteersintheircommunitiessotheyworkmorecloselyandeffectively. Krygyz Republic EMA PSI (Population ServicesInternational) 2006 All CongressionalAd. ~ y ~ s " Yes: Description PCVsand HCNstrained byPSI stafftoeffectivelyaddress HIV/AIDSin local communities. Recommendationsforimprovingcoordination: InvitePSI stafftoconducttrainingeventsin thefutureand considerpartneringwiththemon newHealth Promotionproject currentlyunderway. Krygyz EMA SIFE(Studentsin Free Enterprise) 2006 All CongressionalAd. Yes: Y ~ s Republic Description PCVscollaboratewith SIFEtohelpprepareuniversitystudentsforlocal,nationaland internationalcompetitionsand debatesin economicaldevelopment. Recommendationsforimprovingcoordination:Volunteerscould developeffectiveSAIFnetworks between universities tohelpimprovethe level ofpreparednessofstudentsto participatein thesecompetitions. Krygyz Republic EMA UNV(United NationsVolunteers) 2006 All CongressionalAd. ~ y ~ s _ :: :. y ~ ~ Description PCVsworkwith UNVstodevelopandimplementtrainingsand collaborateon buildingcapacityoflocal community-basedorganizations. Recommendationsforimprovingcoordination: Conductroundtablediscussionsbetween UNVand PeaceCorpson howtobettercoordinateactivities ofUNVsand PCVsin Kyrgyzstansothatvolunteersofbothorganizationscollaboratemorecloselyandeffectively. Wednesday,August27, 2008 Page8oj24 Country ReKion Partner FY Sector Data Source Macedonia EMA EVS (European Voluntary Service) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Description Local NGO project support and collaboration Moldova EMA CNFA (Citizen's Network for Foreign Affairs) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " - - - - Yes' I Description Implementing USAID funded Farmer-to-Farmer program: they provide technical advice to local farmers on ag techniques Recommendations for improving coordination: Consistent advance notice of when FTF volunteers are coming and where they are being placed, so we can connect them where possible with PCVs. Mongolia EMA AusAid (Australian Agency for International Development) 2006 All Congressional Ad. ____ " Yes: Description Australian Youth Ambassadors Program: Community Mobilization Workshop designed by Australian 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 Committee Meeting and at an April 2006 training of PCVs and counterparts in eastem Mongolia. Mongolia EMA DED (Deutscher Entwicklungsdienst) (German Development Service) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes: Description PC/M participates as part of the Core Volunteer Group (CVG) in Mongolia. This group includes the directors of all the above mentioned organizations and meets quarterly to discuss strategies, placements, partners and opportunities for increased cross agency collaboration. It has been a useful forum to increase the coordination between PC/M and the above mentioned groups, and we frequently bring Volunteers from our organizations to participate. CVG members completed cross agency collaboration to develop integrated participation and presentations on on Intemational Volunteer Day celebration in Ulaanbaatar. Country ~ i o n Partner FY Sector DataSource Mongolia EMA JICA(Japan InternationalCooperation Agency)and JOCV 2006 All CongressionalAd. " Yes: Yes: (JapanOverseasCooperationVolunteers) Description PC/MparticipatesaspartoftheCoreVolunteer Group(CVG)in Mongolia. Thisgroupincludesthedirectorsofall theabovementionedorganizationsand meetsquarterlytodiscussstrategies, placements, partnersand opportunitiesfor increasedcrossagencycollaboration. Ithasbeen ausefulforum toincreasethecoordination between PC/Mand theabovementionedgroups, and wefrequentlybringVolunteersfrom our organizationstoparticipate. CVGmemberscompleted crossagency collaborationtodevelopintegratedparticipation and presentationson on InternationalVolunteer Daycelebrationin Ulaanbaatar. HealthOrganizations'MeetingisheldattheVSOofficeonamonthlybasisand bringstogetherNGO, INGO, governmentand Volunteerpartners(includingKOICA, VSO,and Peace CorpsVolunteers)to addresshealthissuesand prioritieswithin the Monogliancontext. Mongolia EMA KOICA(Korea InternationalCooperationAgency) 2006 All CongressionalAd. " Yes: Yes: Description PC/M participatesaspartoftheCore Volunteer Group(CVG)in Mongolia. Thisgroupincludesthedirectorsofall the abovementionedorganizationsand meetsquarterlytodiscussstrategies, placements, partnersand opportunitiesfor increasedcrossagencycollaboration. Ithasbeen ausefulforum toincreasethecoordination between PC/Mandtheabovementionedgroups, and wefrequentlybringVolunteersfrom our organizationstoparticipate. CVG memberscompletedcrossagency collaborationtodevelopintegratedparticipation and presentationson on InternationalVolunteer Daycelebration in Ulaanbaatar. Wednesday,August27,2008 Page10of24 Country Ref(ion Partner FY Sector Data Source Mongolia EMA UNV (United Nations Volunteers) 2006 All Congressional Ad. " Yes: Yes: Description PC/M participates as part of the Core Volunteer Group (CVG) in Mongolia. This group includes the directors of all the above mentioned organizations and meets quarter1y to discuss strategies, placements, partners and opportunities for increased cross agency collaboration. It has been a useful forum to increase the coordination between PC/M and the above mentioned groups, and we frequently bring Volunteers from our organizations to participate. CVG members completed cross agency collaboration to develop integrated participation and presentations on on International Volunteer Day celebration in Ulaanbaatar. UN Theme Group meeting on HIV AIDS includes participation and presentations from both PCVs and UNVolunteers. Wednesday, August 27,2008 Pagel10/24 Country ReKion Partner FY Sector DataSource Mongolia EMA VSO(VoluntaryServiceOverseas) 2006 All CongressionalAd. " Yes: Yes: Description PC/MparticipatesaspartoftheCoreVolunteer Group(CVG)in Mongolia. Thisgroupincludesthedirectorsofall theabovementionedorganizationsand meetsquarterlytodiscussstrategies, placements, partnersand opportunitiesfor increasedcrossagencycollaboration. Ithasbeen ausefulforumtoincreasethecoordination between PC/Mandtheabovementionedgroups, and we frequentlybringVolunteersfromour organizationstoparticipate. CVGmemberscompleted crossagency collaborationtodevelopintegrated participation and presentationsonon InternationalVolunteer Daycelebrationin Ulaanbaatar. CommunityService: PCVand VSOVolunteersdevelopeda Saturdayprogramfor interestedvolunteersfrom the twoorganizationstosupporta Ulaanbaatarbasedorphanage. HealthOrganizations'MeetingisheldattheVSOofficeonamonthlybasisand bringstogetherNGO, INGO,governmentandVolunteerpartners(includingKOICA,VSO, and PeaceCorpsVolunteers)toaddresshealthissuesand prioritieswithinthe Monogliancontext. ArvaikheerTechnical University, siteofaPCV,alsohasaVSOwith whomthe PCVsin the region collaboate. Philippines EMA RotaryInternational(and National/Local clubs) 2006 All CongressionalAd. Yes: Yes' - - -' Description 1PCVhelped livelihoodgroupsthatspecializein weaving, find amarketfortheirproductsthroughtheInternationalRotaryClub. PCWashingtontappedtheInternationalRotaryClubsforPeaceCorpsPartnershipProgramgrants. 2PCVsaccessedfunding fromlocalRotaryClubsfor community-basedprojects. Philippines EMA UNICEF(United NationsChildren's Fund) 2006 All CongressionalAd. " Yes: Yes: c _ '(es: Description 2PCVsaccessedfundingforthedevelopmentofthecurriculumaswell asstafftrainingon EarlyChildhoodCareand Development(ECCD)whichwasfunded nation-wideby UNICEFin coordinationwith theDepartmentofSocialWelfareand Development . 6PCVsconductedanation-widetrainingamongteachersandschooladministratorsoneffectiveteachingstrategiesthatarecongruentwith UNICEF'sChild-Friendly Schools. ThisprojectwassponsoredbyUNICEFin coordinationwith theDepartmentofEducation(DepED). UNICEFandDepEDadoptedthetraining modulesdeveloped byPCVsandMindanaoteachersfromtheTudloMindanaoprojectfunded by USAID. Wednesday,August27, 2008 Page12o[U Country Re/(ion Partner FY Sector Data Source Romania 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 management Romania 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 disparity among 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 in complementing 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 businesses Recommendations for improving coordination: Need to clarify expectations-in Romania PCVs are not assigned to JAR locations (as HCNs in businesses JAR trains and deploy 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 of commitment from JAR as a result. JAR normally makes money from participating companies, and PC doesn't fit this model. On the other hand, JAR's director sees the value of PCVs who 1) have deeper knowledge of 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 preparation Resume writing Job skills training Sports events - baseball Recommendations for improving coordination: Continue to build upon this through better cooperation with ACCELS. Wednesday, August 27,2008 Page 13 0/24 Country ~ i o n Partner FY Sector Data Source Turkmenistan EMA Red Crossl Red Crescent(NationalSocieties) 2006 All CongressionalAd. " Yes: Yes: Description PDMworkshop Englishteaching Grantwritingseminars Recommendationsforimprovingcoordination:Therelationshipwith Red Crescentusedtobe verygood. Ithassuffered in the pastthroughgovemmentinterference. Wehopetoreversethisthrough bettercooperation with thegovemment. Ukraine EMA 10M(IntemationalOrganization ofMigration) 2006 All CongressionalAd. Description PostreportsformallinformalagreementfortrainingVolunteersin asectorOTHERthan HIVITB/Malariawork Belize Description lAP PlannedParenthood(NationalAssociations) Enhancementofstaffcapacity, materials,and servicesprovided 2006 All CongressionalAd. " Yes: Yes: Belize Description lAP Red Crossl Red Crescent(NationalSocieties) Enhancementofstaffcapacity, materials,and servicesprovided 2006 All CongressionalAd. L _ _ _ Yes' ' Yes: Belize Description lAP YWCA Enhancementofstaffcapacity, materials,andservicesprovided 2006 All CongressionalAd. " Yes: Yes: Bolivia lAP JICA(Japan IntemationalCooperationAgency)andJOCV (JapanOverseasCooperationVolunteers) 2006 All CongressionalAd. Yes: Description PCVsand JICAVolunteershavecollaboratedon projectswhen theyfound themselvesplaced in thesamecommunity.Theirworktogether included:computertraining,TOTson earlychildhood stimulationand enhancingcreativity in educationalmethods,organizing youthgroupsand participatingin cultural events. Bolivia lAP MCC(MennoniteCentral Committee) 2006 All CongressionalAd. !' " Yes' , Yes: Description Collaborationwith IEVolunteersand Libraries(Dana, Melissa,asLauren hosts: Naya&Francesasguests) Wednesday, August 27, 2008 Page 14 0/24 Country Re/(ion Partner FY Sector DataSource CostaRica lAP GlobalWorks 2006 All CongressionalAd. Description GlobalWorksand PCin countryareattemptingtofurthercollaborationthroughassistingin theprograms identification/assignmentareasin thecountry. In tennsofthework with Global WorksPCCRdoesnothaveagreatinterestinworkingtoocloselywiththemin thefuture.Theworkwith thisagencywasaresultofafonnerPCVwhohad connectionswiththemand wanted toworkwiththem in hersite. CostaRica lAP HabitatforHumanityInternational (through NationalAffiliates) 2006 All CongressionalAd. Description PCVsparticipatedin helpingtobuild homesforfamilies. On-goingeffortsbeingmadetoincreasecollaborationwithHabitatforHumanity. Dominican Republic lAP JICA(Japan InternationalCooperationAgency)and JOCV (Japan OverseasCooperationVolunteers) 2006 All CongressionalAd. Yes: Description eaceCorpsandJICAcollaborateon Safetyand Securityissueswith Volunteers (infonnationsharingand bestpractices), Togetherwe hostasoftballtournamentamongVolunteers CelebrandoEI Cibao- aregional conferencefocusingondiversityin the DominicanRepublic. JICAVolunteersparticipatedbypresentingaJapanesecultural presentation. Wehavemeton severaloccasionsto exchangeideasandstrategicplansfordevelopmentactivitiesin the differentregionsofthecountry. Increasingthe frequencyofthese meetingwould helptoimprovecoordination in projectsiteplacementand projectdevelopment. Dominican Republic lAP UNV(United NationsVolunteers) 2006 All CongressionalAd. Yes: Description ThereareasmallnumberofUN VolunteersworkinginorneartheprojectsitesofPeaceCorpsVolunteersherein the DR. Volunteershavecollaborated in developing strategicplansfortheorganizationsthattheyworktosupport. ThereareaverysmallnumberofUN Volunteersin theDR. Wehaveopen linesofcommunicationand meetwith the UNVrepresentative (alongwiththe representativesof JICAand KOICAand DED)todiscusschallengesand createaforum fordiscussingactivitiesandstrategy. The DEDisin the processofmovingtheiroperationstothe Haitian sideofHispanolaandwilldiscontinuetheirprogramin the Dominican Republic. Eastern lAP Red Cross/Red Crescent(NationalSocieties) 2006 All CongressionalAd. , Yes" L I' Caribbean Description Training PeerMentors TrainingVolunteerson FirstAIDResponse Eastern lAP SpecialOlympics 2006 All CongressionalAd. Caribbean . .. Description Special OlympicsinDominicaassistswith hostingofevents. Wednesday, August27,2008 PagelS 0/24 Country Rel(ion Partner FY Sector Data Source Ecuador lAP EngineersWithoutBorders 2006 All CongressionalAd. " Yes: Yes: Description Theyprovidetechnicalandfinancialassistancetocommunityprojects, mainlyin thevolunteersites. Recommendations forimprovingcoordination: SignaletterofunderstandingbetweenPeace Corpsand thisorganization. Disseminateinformationaboutthisorganization. Ecuador lAP RainforestAlliance 2006 All CongressionalAd. " Yes: Yes: Description Theyhavebeen providingtechnical workshopsforvolunteersinterestedin organiccertifications, mainlyforcocoa. Avolunteerwill submitinformationaboutcertificationworkshoptoallvolunteersand communitycontacts intheRe - Connect Conference. Ecuador lAP UNV(United NationsVolunteers) 2006 All CongressionalAd. " Yes: Yes: Description Theysupportvolunteers' incomegenerationprojects Recommendations forimprovingcoordination: Share informationaboutthisorganizationwith all PeaceCorpsVolunteers. Disseminateresultsofthe projectssupported for thisorganization. Fiji lAP Australian VolunteersInternational 2006 All CongressionalAd. " Yes: Description OneofourPCVsisconductingtraining in theareaofmanagement.OneofourPCVsisworking in collaborationwith theAusieVolunteeron CapacityBuildingforyouth. Fiji Description lAP JICA(Japan IntemationalCooperationAgency)and JOCV 2006 (JapanOverseasCooperationVolunteers) OneofourPCVsisconductingtrainingin theareaofmanagement. All CongressionalAd. ' Yes" !. - - - " Guatemala Description lAP HabitatforHumanityInternational (throughNationalAffiliates) 2006 Helptoorganizeand train communitygroupsforhousingimprovement. All CongressionalAd. - - - - Wednesday, August 27,2008 Page 160/24 Country ReRion Partner FY Sector DataSource Guatemala lAP LivingWatersoftheWorld 2006 WaterSanitatio CongressionalAd. " Yes: Yes: Description Provideswaterfiltering systemstoschoolsandcommunitiesforbetterhealthand sanitation. OnePCVservedasliaisonbetween Living Watersofthe Worldand one ofherschools. Theprojectisongoingandwill providepurewatertotheschool bythe implementationofawaterfiltering system. Guatemala lAP SavetheChildren(International SavetheChildrenAlliance) 2006 All CongressionalAd. Yes: Yes' - - - I Description Tocreateopportunitiesfortheworld's childrentolivesafe, healthy,andfulfilling lives. Theirscopeofactivitiesrangefrom health,education, and developmenttoemergency and crisisrelief. One PCVcoordinatedwith theirteacher'scounterparts, asanitationproject. SavetheChildren provided partialfundsforthisproject. Guatemala lAP SCOJOFoundation 2006 Health CongressionalAd. " !I Yes' I Yes: Description Trainsgroupsofwomentoevaluatevisual acuity. Trainedwomen evaluate communitymembersandselleyeglassesforprofit. PVCsprovidedtechnicalassistance,advice, andtrainingand helpwomen'sdirectiveon empowerment. Guatemala lAP UNV(United NationsVolunteers) 2006 All CongressionalAd. " Yes: Description PCVsand UN Volunteerscoordinatedtrainingeventsmainlyrelated toMunicipal Development. Recommendations forimprovingcoordination: Establishmoreformal inter-institutionalcoordinationwiththemthroughfonnalagreements. Guyana lAP HabitatforHumanityInternational(throughNationalAffiliates) 2006 All CongressionalAd. " Yes: Yes: - - - - . Description Strengtheninglocalsystems;providing trainingtofield staff. Guyana Description lAP Red Cross!Red Crescent(NationalSocieties) 2006 Strengtheningsystemsandtrainingstaffand communitymembers Health CongressionalAd. " Yes: !.. - - - " - - - - - - - - Yes: Guyana Description lAP RemoteArea Medical 2006 Health CongressionalAd. IncreasedflexibilityofPCVassignmentstoallowforcoordinatedtravel(byair)intohardtoreachinteriorareas - - - - Country Re1:ion Partner FY Sector DataSource Guyana lAP VSO(VoluntaryServiceOverseas) 2006 All CongressionalAd. " Yes: Description Trainingofteachers in phonicsforliteracy;trainingofcommunitymembersin HIV/AIDSawareness Guyana lAP WingsofHope 2006 Health CongressionalAd. - -- Description IncreasedflexibilityofPCVassignmentstoallowforcoordinated travel (byair)intohardtoreach interiorareas Honduras lAP EngineerswithoutBorders 2006 All CongressionalAd. Yes: Description Facilitatingfield activitiesand providingtechnicalassistance. Recommendations forimprovingcoordination: Signa MOU. Strengthencoordinationand communicationwithall EWBchapters. PayattentiontoPCinviteeswith EWB experience. Honduras lAP Global Fund to FightAIDS, Tuberculosisand Malaria 2006 All CongressionalAd. " Yes: Yes: Description TrainingYouth on HIV.lAIDSPrevention.TwoPCVscollaborated with the Globalfund bybuildinganACCESSdatabaseforuseatthecommunityleveland providing organizationalandadministrativesupporttothelocal "Youth WithoutBorders"initiative. Honduras lAP HabitatforHumanityInternational (through NationalAffiliates) 2006 All CongressionalAd. Yes: Description Technicalsupportforhousingconstruction. Recommendations forimprovingcoordination: FollowupexistingMOU. Honduras lAP JICA(Japan InternationalCooperationAgency)andJOCV (JapanOverseasCooperationVolunteers) 2006 All CongressionalAd. " Yes: Description TwoPCVscollaboratedwithaJICAvolunteeron computertrainingworkshopsatthelocal communitycommunication center.AnotherJICAvolunteerattendedahealth workshop. Recommendations forimprovingcoordination: Weshouldsharetrainingtechniques (perhapsjointISTsandoccasionalmeetings)and possibly considerplacingvolunteerstogethertocomplementeachother'sskills. Weshouldalsotrytoalignthewayinstitutionshandlecounterpartrelationshipssothattherearenot suchvisibledisparitiesbetweensimilarorganizations;thisconfusescounterparts. Honduras lAP LionsClubsInternational (and NationallLocal clubs) 2006 All CongressionalAd. !. - -- Description Supportinghealth brigadesanddevelopmentprojects. Recommendations forimprovingcoordination: Strengthencoordinationand communicationattheinternationallevel. Wednesday,August27, 2008 Page18oj24 - - - Country Rel(ion Partner FY Sector DataSource Honduras lAP Red CrosslRed Crescent(National Societies) 2006 All CongressionalAd. Description Supporting HIV/AIDSprevention activities. Recommendations forimprovingcoordination: Strengthen coordinationand communicationatthe internationallevel. Honduras lAP Riecken Foundation 2006 All CongressionalAd. " Yes' Yes: ... - - - I Description Promotingyouth to be involvedin theircommunities Honduras lAP RotaryInternational(and NationallLocalclubs) 2006 All CongressionalAd. Yes: Description Technicalassistanceforimplementing projects Recommendations forimprovingcoordination: Sign MOU. Strengthen coordinationand communication. ShareopportunitiesofferedbyRC with Posts. Jamacia lAP CIDA(Canadian International DevelopmentAgency) 2006 All CongressionalAd. " Yes: Yes: Description Using ICTto strengthencapacityofPotatoGrowersAssociation. Jamacia lAP JICA(Japan InternationalCooperation Agency)and JOCV 2006 All CongressionalAd. " Yes: (Japan OverseasCooperationVolunteers) Description Focuson ICTTraining. Recommendations forimprovingcoordination: Meetwith agencyrepresentativeson aquartertybasistoplanopportunitiestoworktogether Jamacia lAP UnitedWayInternational 2006 All CongressionalAd. Yes: Description Supportedbasicschools Infrastructuralrehabilitation Soughtdonationsoftoysand books Wednesday, August27,2008 Page190j24 Country Ref(ion Partner FY Sector DataSource Micronesia (FSM) lAP JICA(Japan InternationalCooperationAgency)andJOCV (JapanOverseasCooperationVolunteers) 2006 All CongressionalAd. " Yes: Yes: Description 1.DSummerYouth Camps(SOS, SwimCamp)- Approx. 1204-8thgraderss 2.DPedalpusherbikerace- Approx. 50peoplerodebikes and learned abouthealth 3.DAnimalclinic- 35peoplebroughtanimalsforspade, neuter, vaccinationsand medicine 4.DAfterschoolprograms-tutoringto25youth in varioussubjects 5.DEnvironmentalawarenessprogram- 25youthattended Recommendations forimprovingcoordination: Formal/informalsharingofprojectareasand bestpractices, opportunitiesforcollaborationaround nationaldays(e.g. Earthday activities) Nicaragua lAP Red Crossl Red Crescent(NationalSocieties) 2006 All CongressionalAd. Yes' Yes: L _ _ ' Description HIV/AIDSprevention programs.Volunteersworkwiththem toestablishyouthgroups, communitycampaigns,and promotingHIV/AIDStesting. Panama lAP JICA(Japan InternationalCooperationAgency)andJOCV (Japan OverseasCooperationVolunteers) 2006 All CongressionalAd. " Yes: Yes: Description, TechnicalAssistance; JapaneseCooperationAgency(JICA);promoteanddevelopyouthgroupsin rural communities. Recommendations forimprovingcoordination: Increaseperiodicmeetingswith cross-sectorinvolvement. Establishatsomelevel acoordination mechanism(MOU or agreement)thatallowsthe PeaceCorpsandJICAtodevelopteamwork in otherareasrelated toourprojects. Panama lAP Red Crossl Red Crescent(NationalSocieties) 2006 All CongressionalAd. Description HIV/AIDseducationforyouth. Recommendations forimprovingcoordination: Conductperiodicmeetingstocoordinatesupport andexchangeexperiencesanddata on results, followed byplanningforfutureshiftsinfocus. Panama lAP Scouts(National Organizations) 2006 All CongressionalAd. " Yes: Yes: Description GirlsScouts-MuchachasGuiasin Latin America Promoteanddevelopgirl'sscoutsgroupsin rural communities.Activitiesand campsfocusingon leadershipskills, communication, etc. Wednesday, August27,2008 Page20of24 Country Ref(ion Partner FY Sector DataSource Panama lAP Waterlines 2006 WaterSanitatio CongressionalAd. " Yes: Yes: Description WaterlinesVolunteerscometo PanamaandvisitPeace CorpsVolunteers onceayearto look attheirwaterprojectdesign. Theyalsoco-facilitateannual meetingsbetweenthecommunityand theVolunteers. Recommendations forimprovingcoordination:ThePeace CorpsPartnershipfund has been thetool forthefinancial assistance.Theprocesssometimes istoolongandcan hinderthe timelinessofprojectimplementation. Samoa lAP AusAid (AustralianAgencyforInternationalDevelopment) 2006 All CongressionalAd. " !' Yes' I Yes: Description AustralianYouth Ambassadors(includingVolunteers from otherAustralianVolunteerSendingSchemes: CoordinatenationaleventsforInternationalVolunteerDaysandotherinternationalawarenessdays; organize community-widesocialand cross-culturalevents;provide complementaryskillssetsandcapacitybuildingamongsttherespectiveVolunteersatsitesand theircounterpartsand supervisors,especiallyatthe local SpecialNeedsEducationand EnvironmentalNGOsandagencies; sharingtrainingmaterials,ideas, lesson plans,etc., between the organizationsand theVolunteers; sometimescombiningtrainingsand workshopstogetheratthenationaland local levels; and, in the nearfuture, organizing sportsclinicsatthe village level. Also, sharingofcommunityintegration,cross-cultural, language,medical,and safetyand securitytips amongorganizationsand Volunteers,andattimes, sharinghousingand/or otherresourceson the samehousingcompound. Currently, lookingatwaysin whichtheinternational Volunteercommunityin-countrycan collaborateon effortstobest supportthe GovernmentofSamoaandotherorganizationsinvolvedin sponsoringthe2007South PacificGamesin Samoa. Samoa lAP JICA(JapanInternationalCooperationAgency)andJOCV 2006 All CongressionalAd. " Yes: Yes: (Japan Overseas CooperationVolunteers) Description CoordinatenationaleventsforInternationalVolunteerDaysand otherinternationalawarenessdays; organizecommunity-widesocialand cross-culturalevents;run softball clinicsand communitysoftballgamestoencourageSamoanstobecomeinvolvedwith thissport; providecomplementaryskillssetsand capacitybuildingamongstthe respective Volunteersatsitesand theircounterpartsand supervisors, especiallyin theareasofsecondchanceeducation,community healthoutreachandextension,fisheries researchand statistics, and surveyinformation anddatacollection; sharingtrainingmaterials,ideas,lessonplans, etc., betweenthe organizationsandtheVolunteers; sometimescombiningtrainingsandworkshops togetheratthe national andlocallevels. Also, sharingofcommunityintegration,cross-cultural,language, medical,andsafetyand securitytipsamongorganizationsand Volunteers,andattimes, sharing housingand/or otherresourceson thesamehousingcompound. CurrenUy, lookingatwaysinwhichtheinternationalVolunteercommunityin-countrycan collaborateon effortstobest supportthe GovernmentofSamoaandotherorganizationsinvolvedin sponsoringthe 2007South PacificGamesin Samoa. Wednesday, August27, 2008 Page21 0/24 Country Ref,:ion Partner FY Sector Data Source Samoa lAP Rotary International (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): Setting up community libraries and training librarians; assisting with a nation-wide scholarship program for primary school students; serving as cultural guides for overseas Rotarians visiting project sites; mentoring Rotaract members; and designing a Rotaract website 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 complementary skills sets and capacity building amongst the respective Volunteers at sites and their counterparts and supervisors, especially at the local Special Needs Education and Environmental NGOs and agencies; sharing training materials, ideas, lesson plans, etc., between the organizations and the Volunteers; and sometimes combining trainings and workshops together at the national and local levels. Also, sharing of community integration, cross-cultural, language, medical, and safety and security tips among organizations and Volunteers. Currently, looking at ways in which the international Volunteer community in-country can collaborate on efforts to best support the Government of Samoa and other organizations involved in sponsoring the 2007 South Pacific Games in 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 be available for CaSing Volunteers and RPCVs to apply for with the various branches of the UN would be useful. For example, a UNESCO Intern recently provided one of our CaSing Volunteers with an application form for internship opportunities in Paris with UNESCO. Also, the UN Volunteer Coordinator in Samoa recently at a regular meeting of the volunteer sending organizations in-country, mentioned that it has been challenging lately for the UN to get the UN Volunteer Coordinator positions in the Pacific filled. Posting these types of opportunities, if they are not already, in the Hotline would be also be helpful. Similarly, PCVs are in the perfect position to be able 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, prove beneficial for all involved. - - - Country Ref(ion Partner FY Sector DataSource Samoa lAP VSO (VoluntaryService Overseas) 2006 All CongressionalAd. " Yes: Yes: Description CoordinatenationaleventsforInternationalVolunteerDays andotherinternationalawarenessdays;organizecommunity-widesocial and cross-cultural events; provide complementaryskillssetsand capacitybuildingamongstthe respectiveVolunteersatsitesandtheircounterpartsand supervisors,especiallyatthelocal Special NeedsEducation NGOsand some GovernmentMinistries;sharingtraining materials, ideas, lessonplans, etc.,betweenthe organizationsand theVolunteers;sometimescombining trainingsandworkshopstogetheratthenationallevels. Also, sharing ofcommunityintegration,cross-cultural, language, medical, and safetyandsecuritytipsamongorganizationsand Volunteers. Samoa lAP WSPA(WorldSocietyfortheProtectionofAnimals) 2006 All CongressionalAd. I.. _ _ _ Yes' I Yes: Description SamoaAnimal ProtectionSociety(APS): OrganizingcommunityclinicsfortheAPStospadeand neuterdogsand catsand to providehealthcare topets; facilitatesessionsatlocalprimaryandsecondaryschoolson howtotakecareofpets;developawarenessandadvocacycampaigns;participatein strategicplanning sessionsforthe NGO;trainingand capacitybuildingwith newlyhiredstaffaspartofimplementingshort- andlong-termstrategicplans; puttingsystemsintoplaceto strengthentheorganization; and fundraising. Recommendations forimprovingcoordination: PosthasrequestedaveterinarianforAPSthroughtheCapacityBuildingProjectforthe Oct. 2008intake. Suriname Description lAP DisasterRelief; local coordinationduringtheSurinamefloods wasexcellent. Red Crossl Red Crescent(NationalSocieties) 2006 All CongressionalAd. Suriname Description lAP DisasterRelief; local coordination duringtheSurinamefloodswasexcellent. SalvationArmy 2006 All CongressionalAd. Tonga Description lAP Shareskillsin differentfieldsand resources. Recommendations forimprovingcoordination: sharePSTliSTandidentifydifferentareasofemphasistoincreasetheimpactand decreaseredundancythroughoutthe Kingdom. Australian VolunteersInternational 2006 All CongressionalAd. " Yes: Yes: Tonga lAP JICA(Japan InternationalCooperationAgency)andJOCV 2006 All CongressionalAd. " Yes: Yes: (JapanOverseasCooperationVolunteers) Description Shareskillsin differentfieldsand resources. Recommendations forimprovingcoordination: SharePSTliSTand identifydifferentareasofemphasistoincreasetheimpactand decreaseredundancythroughoutthe Kingdom. Country ReKion Partner FY Sector Data Source Tonga lAP NZAID (New Zealand International Aid and Development Agency) 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 community development projects are managed.