Civic-minded Americans are invited...

...to take part in the Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP) as "citizen diplomats," to assist Russia's critical transition to democracy and a free market economy.

Why Civic Clubs?

Our relationship with civic clubs, such as Rotary and Kiwanis, is natural--our goals and mission are mutually supportive:

to help build goodwill and peace in the world
to promote high ethical standards in all vocations--even abroad!
to provide humanitarian service
to introduce and promote community service

Through PEP, civic clubs are demonstrating the ideal of service to their Russian colleagues currently struggling to build a viable civil society. PEP also provides clubs with an opportunity to reach out to their broader community, to attract new membership, and to remind existing contacts of the club's mission and purpose.

Why Should Americans Help Russians?

The United States has spent decades in conflict with the Soviet Union. We now live in a new era of peace and cooperation that is being challenged by vestiges of the Cold War mentality. PEP is helping erase remaining tension between our nations while and fostering new friendships and business partnerships. PEP is an investment supporting the economic and democratic future for both Russia and the United States. Russia has the potential to be a key trading partner for the United States; by assisting Russia's producers now, we lay the foundations for a profitable trade relationship in the future.

PEP is empowering Russian business leaders to transform their communities. They are learning how to coordinate their own service projects, raise funds, and motivate volunteers to meet the needs of their communities, rather than seeking outside aid.

The Program	How PEP Works	Focused Industries
Mission Statement	Russian Participants	Contact PEP