Virtual Screening of A Towering Task the Story of the Peace Corps

Friends of Colombia

Friends of Colombia (FOC) is pleased to invite you to a two-part celebration of the 60th anniversary of Peace Corp Colombia.

Join FOC for a two-part celebration of the 60th anniversary of the first Peace Corps group to begin pre-service training, our very own Colombia I cohort. RSVP to enjoy a free screening of A Towering Task: The Story of the Peace Corps and a live panel discussion focused on the history of the Peace Corps, Peace Corps Colombia's plans for the future, and how the pandemic and national protests have impacted nuestra querida Colombia. You can read stories from our <a href="https://friendsofcolombia.org/2021/06/colombia-group-1-reflects-on-their-service-60-years-later/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Colombia 1 cohort here</a>.

<h3>Part 1: Virtual screening of A Towering Task: The Story of the Peace Corps</h3>All registered attendees will receive a link to view the film, free of charge, over a 72-hour period starting Thursday, June 24th. This link will allow you to watch the documentary at your leisure anytime between 6/24 - 6/27, after which the link will expire. Learn more about the film by visiting <a href="https://www.peacecorpsdocumentary.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.peacecorpsdocumentary.com/</a>. Follow these directions to screen A Towering Task: The Story of the Peace Corps between 6/24 - 6/27:<ul><li>Go to <a href="https://vimeo.com/403494331" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://vimeo.com/403494331</a></li><li>Enter password: toweringCOLOMBIA </li></ul>

<h3>Part 2: Live Panel Discussion </h3>June 25, 2021 marks the 60th anniversary of the first Peace Corps group to begin their pre-service training, our very own Colombia I. To celebrate this anniversary, FOC will host a panel discussion on Friday, June 25 @ 7:00pm ET. This 90-minute panel discussion will explore the history of Peace Corps, Peace Corps Colombia's plans for the future, and how the pandemic and national protests have impacted nuestra querida Colombia. Tom Mullins, who was part of the first Peace Corps Colombia group, will facilitate the discussion, and our panelists include: <ul><li>Alana DeJoseph (Film Director, A Towering Task) </li><li>Matthew Carlson (Country Director, Peace Corps Colombia) </li><li>Daniel Avila-Camacho (Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Colombia in the US)</li></ul> A Zoom link to join this panel discussion will be emailed to everyone who RSVPs on Friday, June 25th. *Prior viewing of the film is suggested, but NOT required to attend the panel discussion and attendees will have time to ask our featured speakers questions.