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Amigos de Nicaragua is a non-profit organization affiliated with the National Peace Corps
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While Amigos de Nicaragua is recognized by the United
States Peace Corps, we are not affiliated with the US Government.
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Our organization is composed of returned Peace Corps
volunteers and friends who are interested in Nicaragua and share the goals
of the Peace Corps.
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To be the alumni association of the returned Peace
Corps volunteers from Nicaragua (Nica RPCVs) and promote the group's
capacity as individuals interested in Nicaragua. |
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To facilitate communication and maintain contact with
as many Nica RPCVs as possible. |
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To coordinate the network of Nica RPCVs and others
who are interested in joining the group. |
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To act as the central organization for Nicaraguan
RPCVs and interested individuals, providing information about Nicaragua to
its membership. |
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To continue the third goal of the Peace Corps, in
bringing the experience home. |
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To coordinate activities and events to bring Nica
RPCVs together. |
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To provide humanitarian and educational support to
areas of Nicaragua.
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Amigos de Nicaragua's mission is to help its members initiate and/or support activities related
to Nicaragua and its people. Those efforts may include assisting its
membership continue their commitment to international service and
understanding through the exchange of information, materials, and
technology; facilitate exchange between people interested in developments
in Nicaragua, form a bridge to the in-country Peace Corps volunteers in
Nicaragua; and share knowledge of Nicaragua and the Peace Corps with other
Americans.
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Recognizing the
individual differences of each member's talents, time, and resources, the
organization serves as a national network to encourage and support a
variety of programs and activities that match a member's interest and
abilities to the needs of Nicaragua and Peace Corps.
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