By highlighting the rich diversity of the world, the International Calendar is the cornerstone of the “Third Goal” efforts of the Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Wisconsin-Madison: to help Americans understand the peoples and cultures of other countries.

International Calendar researchers consult solar, lunar, and astronomical calendars to determine the dates of important events each year. From religious high holy days to important civic dates to local market days, the International Calendar is rich in information and cultural diversity. You’ll also find demographic information for each featured country, along with a suggested recipe and music, film, and book titles to explore. For lists of current and past suggestions, click on the "Cultural Resources" button or check out our "Educator Resources."

In addition to celebrating world cultures, the calendar supports development projects worldwide through our donations program—from a community library in Zimbabwe to a bakery project in Haiti to a library resource center in Armenia. Please join us in supporting these good works and in celebrating the return of Peace Corps

You can purchase the 2023 calendar and related notecards directly from us, but you might be able to support an RPCV group near you by buying from them. To find out If there is a local group near you selling the 2023 International Calendar, Click  here to find local Groups selling the calendar.

Contact us to see how your group can sell the calendar for your own fundraising efforts.