Operation Crossroads Africa
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Operation Crossroads Africa (OCA) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization
working to build links between North America and Africa. It was founded in 1957 by the priest James Herman Robinson
. OCA annually sends groups of young volunteers from North America to work on projects in Africa. At its peak in the 1960's OCA sent about 350 people per year. In total over 10,000 have been sent. It has also expanded to the Caribbean and Brazil. OCA is often cited as a forerunner of the Peace Corps
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Non-governmental organization
A non-governmental organization is a legally constituted organization created by natural or legal persons that operates independently from any government. The term originated from the United Nations , and is normally used to refer to organizations that do not form part of the government and are...
working to build links between North America and Africa. It was founded in 1957 by the priest James Herman Robinson
James H. Robinson (clergyman)
Reverend Dr. James H. Robinson was an African-American clergyman who founded the cross-cultural exchange program Operation Crossroads Africa.He was a member of the National Advisory Council of the Peace Corps, a position that was called into question by the Committee on Un-American Activities in...
. OCA annually sends groups of young volunteers from North America to work on projects in Africa. At its peak in the 1960's OCA sent about 350 people per year. In total over 10,000 have been sent. It has also expanded to the Caribbean and Brazil. OCA is often cited as a forerunner of the Peace Corps
Peace Corps
The Peace Corps is an American volunteer program run by the United States Government, as well as a government agency of the same name. The mission of the Peace Corps includes three goals: providing technical assistance, helping people outside the United States to understand US culture, and helping...
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