What is the Future of the Peace Corps (founded September 22, 1961)? Event in Washington, D.C.

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The Future of Peace Corps Saturday, September 24, 2011 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

How will the Peace Corps community continue to grow and strive for a world of peace and prosperity for the next 50 years? A panel of thought leaders and global figures will discuss their experience with the Peace Corps and discuss pressing topics with the community at the National Theater in Washington, DC, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20004. The second session will feature competitive proposals for a global community project. A select group of pre-screened projects will be presented to the audience for review and questions. The audience will vote for the most deserving project and that project will be awarded with a grant that day.

Moderator:

Bill Moyers

Bill Moyers – first deputy director of the Peace Corps, leading American journalist and public commentator

Panelists:

Atiku Abubakar

Dr. Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai

Atiku Abubakar – former Vice President of Nigeria (1999-2007) and Founder of the American University of Nigeria
Dr. Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai – former Finance Minister and 2009 Presidential Candidate in Afghanistan
Alejandro Toledo – former President of Peru.