Links

Individual Memorials and Projects:

 Jeremiah Mack Memorial ScholarshipScreen Shot 2013-02-20 at 8.31.45 AM

Zambia Education Fund

Julia Campbell Memorial Foundation

Matt Costa Memorial Scholarship

 

deep roots scholarship fundDeep Roots

Deep Roots was created by PCVs in memory of Joie Kallison and committed to girls’ education in developing countries with projects in Namibia, Guatemala, Nepal, and Zambia.

Salamatu Foundation

Salamatu supports educational projects in Namibia in memory of FPCV Kyrstin Scharninghausen.

The Rodriguez Program

Washington University’s Annika Rodriguez Scholars Program recognizes students of exceptional merit who demonstrate academic and leadership achievements, along with the passion for service exemplified by Annika Rodriguez.

In Memory of Catherine Saltwick

Jesse Thyne – Death of Two Sons

A film documenting the lives of fallen volunteer Jesse Thyne and Amadou Diallo.

Peace Corps Partnerships:

Alden Landis Memorial Fund

Craig Pollock Memorial Fund

Emily Balog Memorial Fund

Kate Puzey Memorial Fund

Lena Jenison Memorial Fund

Stephanie Chance Memorial Fund

Organizations:

 

Peace Corps Online

Peace Corps Online has now created obituaries for all FPCVs and lists Peace Corps deaths by date, country of service, and cause of death.

Peace Corps Wiki: Volunteer Memorials

Articles:
NPCA Celebrates 25th Anniversary at National Conference – Highlights August 2004
Families create Internet Memorial to Fallen Volunteers, Peace Corps Online, October 2003.
For the Peace Corps Fallen, Peace Corps Online, July 2002.
Of Memory and Our Democracy By Colin Powell, May 2, 2004“They can teach us much about the ideas that unite us in our diversity, the values that sustain us in times of trial, and the dream that inspires generation after generation of ordinary Americans to perform extraordinary acts of service. In short, our monuments and memorials tell us a great deal about America’s commitment to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for all…Paying homage to the fallen holds a deeply personal meaning for me.”