Dear Friends,
Through mentorship, recognition, and other important initiatives, Women of Peace Corps Legacy (WPCL) works to open doors for RPCVs to overcome barriers in the workplace and thrive in their careers. Imagine having a mentor supporting you and sharing their wisdom as you navigate your career. We work to build confidence, encourage growth, and set the stage for future success.
And let’s not forget about the incredible power of recognition! Our Kate Raftery Emerging Leader Award shines a light on the amazing contributions of young female RPCVs, while our Deborah Harding Women of Achievement Award recognizes women whose contributions have made a significant and lasting impact on the lives of women and girls. These awards do more than honor their achievements; they create role models who can motivate, uplift, and inspire the next generation. It is a beautiful way to raise awareness of their efforts and to promote a culture that values and supports women.
Additionally, each award winner will designate a financial award to a non-profit organization or Peace Corps project of their choice that supports women and girls. These awards are possible through the generosity of donors like you. Supporting WPCL means investing in a brighter, more inclusive future where everyone benefits from the diverse talents women bring to the table.
Thank you so much for supporting WPCL. We need your contribution to continue our important work! Please scroll down to see how you can make your gift.
Warmly,
Women of Peace Corps Legacy
How Can You Give?
WPCL is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (EIN 47-301-3912) and your donation is tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
Making a gift via mail:
Please make your check payable to “Women of Peace Corps Legacy” and send to:
Women of Peace Corps Legacy
PO Box 3186
Silver Spring, MD 20918
Making a gift online by selecting one of our campaigns below:
- Kate Raftery Emerging Leader Award
- Deborah Harding Women of Achievement Award
- General Fund for WPCL
Making a Qualified Charitable Distribution:
Have you passed your 70th birthday? Do you plan to make charitable contributions this year? If so, the IRS provides a tax-saving option specifically for donors over the age of 70½ and from a traditional IRA. Consider a gift to WPCL this year. If you are 70½ or older, you may be eligible to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD.) Please note that your gift must be transferred directly from your IRA custodian to WPCL.
Tax Advantages of Donating Required Minimum Donations (RMDs) Directly to WPCL:
- Avoid paying income tax on the donated amount.
- The gift counts toward your RMD.
- May help lower your adjusted gross income (AGI).
- Potential reduction on the impact on Medicare premiums and Social Security taxation.
- A simple, tax-efficient way to support WPCL.
1. The Kate Raftery Emerging Leader Award recognizes an early-career woman who demonstrates outstanding leadership and an ongoing commitment to improving the lives of women and girls. Each award recipient designates their award money to an organization or a Peace Corps project that uplifts women and the important work that they do. Your gift will help fund an award that directly supports critical initiatives.
2. The Deborah Harding Women of Achievement Award recognizes a woman whose work and contributions have made a significant and lasting impact on the lives of women and girls. Each award recipient designates their award money to an organization or a Peace Corps project that uplifts women and the valuable work they do. Your gift will support an award that will be used to improve the lives of women and girls.
3. The General Fund for WPCL helps our volunteer-run organization with general expenses. This includes costs such as maintaining a website and newsletter, programmatic support, regular podcasts, intern stipends, events, and more.
Thank you so much for supporting WPCL!
Your Donation Makes a Big Impact.
Whether you give through a one-time donation to a WPCL award or our general fund, an annual giving plan, or via a direct IRA contribution, your participation strengthens our collective legacy.
For more information, please contact womenofpeacecorpslegacy@gmail.com to discuss donation options, including QCD gifts, and how your contribution can have the greatest impact.
Past Giving
The Women of Peace Corps Legacy (WPCL) has been a generous donor to the Peace Corps Partnership Program (PCPP); supporting projects that advance women and girls empowerment in communities where Volunteers serve. WPCL has supported this work in two innovated ways:
- Through donations to the Ruppe Gender Development Fund, WPCL helps fund projects such as establishing women’s cooperatives, increasing women’s access to resources and services, exploring gender roles, and building shelters. The Fund provides an exciting matching opportunity for qualifying projects that are posted on the Peace Corps donate website for fundraising. After 15 days, Volunteer projects may receive additional support from the Gender Fund to assist or even finish funding their projects.
- WPCL has also assisted communities and Volunteers by donating directly to their PCPP projects online to help kick off their fundraising. For example, WPCL supported Camp Fortes, a camp designed for 50 Cameroonian girls to come together from all over the local region to learn about sexual and reproductive education, healthy relationships, career and educational development, and gender and HIV topics. This camp, led by local women leaders, created a safe environment to speak about subjects that are important, but often too sensitive to bring up in the classroom.
You can make projects like these a reality for women and girls worldwide! Donate to Women of Peace Corps Legacy TODAY!