It’s our pleasure to be writing to you today. Imagine the Dominican
Republic, strengthened, empowered and succeeding in the hands of
powerful, young female leaders. Peace Corps Volunteers committed to
Camp GLOW, a world-wide Peace Corps initiative, are preparing this
year’s event. GLOW is short for 'Girls Leading Our World,' and here
in the DR, we call our event '¡Campamiento Estrellas de Hoy!" (Camp
Stars of Today). As volunteers involved in this year’s Camp GLOW
event, we’re planning talks, workshops, games, and bonding activities
for over 50 young Dominican women.
All this takes place during a weeklong camp where the girls have the
opportunity to hear and talk openly and honestly about life goals,
life planning, healthy sex and relationships and much more. From yoga
to HIV awareness, the camp will be life-affirming for all our
participants, and a much needed respite from social and economic
pressures. Many young women in the Dominican Republic have children
and are married or otherwise involved in a domestic partnership far
before age 18. Camp GLOW aims to introduce and reinforce their power
to make healthy choices.
The girls themselves raise funds to participate, and the PCV’s seek
corporate sponsorships, as well. Yet, it’s still the generous
contributions of our Stateside communities that make ends meet. Your
contribution will pay for lodging, food, materials, and convey to
these young ladies that the world cares about their well-being!
If you’re able, please consider sponsoring a camper by securely
donating money at the Peace Corps-sponsored link below and send this
email on to at one other person. Donations from $5 or more are warmly
welcomed one and all. If your auxiliery club is interested in making a
donation, we encourage you to contact your volunteer before using the
website.
We would love to send donors Thank-You cards and a photo from camp in
appreciation of your generosity. If you would like to receive one,
please be sure to fill out all the contact information on the donation
web form. Thanks so much for taking the time to consider it!
Warm Regards,
Your Volunteer, the girls, and the whole Camp GLOW family
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