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Memorial Funds

Emily Balog Headshot

All donations to the Emily Balog Memorial Fund will support approved Peace Corps Partnership Program (PCPP) projects in Paraguay.

Cameron Burton Headshot

A native of Glendale, California, Cami served as a Health Volunteer in Malawi, where she worked at a local health center helping her community address malaria and preventable child and …

Stephanie Chase Headshot

All donations to this Fund will support approved Peace Corps Partnership Program (PCPP) projects around the world with a focus on women's empowerment and girls' education.

Danielle Dunlap Headshot

Donations to this fund will be used to equip and outfit the "Mama Grace Memorial Clinic" begun by Danielle; once the clinic is complete, contributions will support approved Peace Corps …

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Chidinma “Chi” Lawretta Ezeani, of Palos Verdes Estates, California, was an agriculture volunteer in Ghana.

Chi entered the Peace Corps in September 2017 following a career in finance and accounting …

Andrew Farr Headshot

A native of Irmo, South Carolina, Andrew served as an Education Volunteer in Mozambique, where he taught secondary school physics.

Prior to his Peace Corps service, Andrew wrote that in …

Hannah Huntley Headshot

Hanna served as a community youth development Volunteer at the Sevan Youth Club, a non-governmental agency in Sevan, Armenia and made many notable contributions, participating in the opening of the …

Lena Jenison Headshot

All donations to the Lena Jenison Memorial Fund will support approved Peace Corps Partnership Program (PCPP) projects in Mozambique with a focus on science education.

Porter Knight Headshot

All donations to the Porter Knight Memorial Fund will support approved Peace Corps Partnership Program (PCPP) projects in Paraguay that focus on the environment.

Alden Landis Headshot

All donations to the Alden Landis Memorial Fund will support approved Peace Corps Partnership Program (PCPP) projects in Mozambique, including those with an emphasis on healthcare and safety.

Headshot of Robbie Lehman

A native of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Robbie Lehman served as a community health volunteer in Tanzania. He prepared for his service by working with those living with HIV/AIDS in his community …

Jeremiah Mack

Jeremiah Mack served as a construction volunteer in Niger, West Africa.

For nearly two years, he worked with local masons building homes and clinics using woodless construction techniques, in order …

Jon Mitchell Memorial Fund Headshot 2

Jon served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Togo. Jon loved his work and made a real impact in his community, building strong relationships with his neighbors and leading projects …

John D. L. Petersen

All donations to the John D. L. Petersen Memorial Fund will support approved Peace Corps Partnership Program (PCPP) projects in Namibia.

Lloyd O. Pierson Memorial Fund Headshot

The Lloyd O. Pierson Memorial Fund was established to honor the memory and service of long-serving Peace Corps staff member, Lloyd O. Pierson, who served as Country Director in Ghana, …

Craig Pollock

All donations to this Fund will support approved Peace Corps Partnership Program (PCPP) projects in South America with a focus on health and education.

Kate Puzey with a student

The Kate Puzey Memorial Fund was established to honor the memory and service of Benin Volunteer, Kate Puzey. This fund enables members of the public, as well as former Volunteers …

David Ripley

A native of Palmetto, Florida, David Ripley served as a health volunteer in Rwanda. He worked at community health centers and read books to children regularly at the Kigali Reading …

Shalin Shah

Shalin Shah’s commitment to service started long before he entered Peace Corps. Growing up in Southern California he was always looking to help people. In college, Shalin volunteered with UNICEF, …

Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens

The Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens Memorial Fund was established to honor the memory and service of former United States Ambassador and returned Peace Corps Volunteer, J. Christopher Stevens, who served …