Journalists can participate in an essay competition on global poverty issues.

Organized by the National Peace Corps Association and the SEVEN Fund, essays should describe innovative ideas for fighting poverty.

The winning will receive US $5,000, be featured in WorldView magazine and be a special guest at a distinguished panel in Washington, DC on September 24, 2011, during the four-day weekend of events for the 50th Anniversary of the Peace Corps.

Writers are asked to submit essays exploring first person experiences with small enterprise development solutions to poverty in the developing world. Essays should highlight personal grassroots efforts and successes that can serve as models for creating prosperity around the world. Essays should be 750-1200 words.

Deadline for submissions is July 31.

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