National Peace Corps Association Launches Online Collaboration Space to Share Ideas and Find Practical Solutions for African Farmers

Contest offers cash prizes each month and a $20,000 grand prize for the most creative approaches to African agricultural development

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) announced today the launch of Africa Rural Connect (ARC), an online network that connects individuals with life-long commitments to Sub-Saharan Africa. The site (www.AfricaRuralConnect.org) is a resource for discussing issues, identifying problems, and building viable solutions to some of Sub-Saharan Africa's most entrenched problems. For the full press release, visit the National Peace Corps Association web page.

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