Instead of b'day presents

*Your donation makes this Peace Corps Partnership scholarship program possible*


PAFT is a scholarship program run by Peace Corps Paraguay Gender and Development Committee, and two Paraguayan Institutions - La Secretaria De Mujer and Union Profesional Empresarios Jovenes-UPEJ.

It provides young Paraguayan women ages 15-30 funds & leadership training to pursue their education and increase their ability to achieve financially independent and fulfilling lives.

But lets talk SUSTAINABILITY...This project is a Partnership Program---that means 30% of funds do come from outside resources like RPCVs and friends and family of Peace Corps Volunteers, while over 60% of all costs in the form of resources and labor are fulfilled by the two Paraguayan co-partner institutions of the program: UPEJ (Union de Profesionales y Empresarios Jóvenes) and La Secretaria de la Mujer.

Along with an economic award and a higher level of education, each winner is required to attend two leadership workshops where they increase their knowledge of: employability, responsible citizenship, opening cooperatives and budgeting, creating and implementing small-scale community projects, networking with other ONGs and becoming community leaders for their department.

To donate go here: Go to https://www.peacecorps.gov/resources/donors/contribute/regioncontrib.cfm?region=latinamerica A donation of $100 provides a young Paraguayan with the funds to continue her high-school education, $150 funds professionally focused training and a donation of $500 will sponsor a year of study at the University level. That means ANY amount makes a big difference!



Education is essential to breaking the cycle of poverty. This scholarship program provides essential funding and training to young women who have demonstrated a history of service to their community, exceptional academic potential and financial need. By providing young women leaders with the resources to continue their education, the scholarship program is ultimately helping young women and their families break the cycle of poverty and create economic and social options.



For more information contact:


Julie Silvernail
GAD Coordinator Peace Corps
Jsilvernail@peacecorps.py.gov


I will be nominating young women for this scholarship and can tell you it makes a big difference in their lives. Thank you for your continued love and support!!!
xoxo,
Lor