Entries For: March 2007
2007-03-27
Carl Pope - India
Carl Pope, Peace Corps volunteer in India (1967-69), is the Executive Director of the Sierra Club, the largest grass roots environmental organization in the US. His work in the Peace Corps motivated him to look very carefully at how political and bureaucratic systems work. read more...
2007-03-20
Jason Ryer - Bolivia
Jason Ryer, Peace Corps volunteer in Bolivia (2003-05), started Grupo de Avance Tecnológico to help children gain skills to be more competitive in the modern economy of Bolivia through the use of technology. His next step? Underserved communities in the US. read more...
2007-03-13
David Schweidenback - Ecuador
David Schweidenback, Peace Corps volunteer in Ecuador (1977-80), started the “for-profit non-profit” Pedals for Progress to create economic growth in the developing world. He has now given 100,000 bicycles to people in rural areas of Latin America, Africa, and Central Europe. read more...
2007-03-06
Jerr Boschee - India
Jerr Boschee, Peace Corps volunteer in India (1968-70), has been an adviser to social entrepreneurs worldwide for 25 years. He is the founder and executive director of the Institute for Social Entrepreneurs and chairman and CEO of Peace Corps Encore! read more...
