Ukraine

Stories from Ukraine

Every Peace Corps Volunteer has a story to tell. Read stories from Volunteers about what it's like to live and work in Ukraine.


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Returned Peace Corps Volunteers continue to show up for one another
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When Volunteers around the world were evacuated last year due to COVID-19, the Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCV) Alliance for Ukraine, quickly mobil… Read More

Ketover, middle with Ambassador Bill Taylor at a Ministry of Youth event.
Arc of Service: A Photo Essay of Service in the 1990s
Michael Ketover

Michael Ketover, Peace Corps Ukraine's country director, tells his story of service through photos.

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A man with a Native background wraps a rainbow flag around himself and a friend, smiling.
Tribulations and triumphs for an Indigenous American serving in Ukraine
Peace Corps

"My greatest challenge while in Peace Corps was being a gay person of color serving in a predominantly white and religious community."

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A group of people smile for a selfie on the streets of Ukraine.
As the Peace Corps evacuates, the returned Volunteers of Ukraine step up
Peace Corps

Upon completing service, many returned Volunteers find community, comfort, and connections in Peace Corps-affiliate groups based in the United States. Alliance for Ukraine is one such group.

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Hispanic female Peace Corps volunteer review paper documents with two female community members outside in Guatemala
Diverse Perspectives: The Hispanic Volunteer Experience
Peace Corps

September 15 to October 15 is nationally recognized as Hispanic Heritage Month.

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A group of young people in professional clothing stand outside of a building in a large group.
Corps to Career: Becoming a U.S. Diplomat
Peace Corps

Before joining the Peace Corps, Gabriel Cortez was working full time at a restaurant in Arizona and completing his bachelor's degree at Northern Arizona University.

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7 young people who are making the world a better place
Peace Corps

Volunteering with the Peace Corps isn't easy, but collaboration and inspiration can come from the most unexpected places.

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A young girl, hand covered in blue paint, adds her hand print to piece of paper with other colorful hand prints.
Here's what 6 youth in development Volunteers have to say about their sector
Peace Corps

Youth in development Volunteers know that individual connections create a global impact.

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A group of people walk with their backs to the camera on a snowy road. There are trees and buildings in the background.
Photo Essay: Preserving Ukrainian culture with the Baba Yelka project
Peace Corps Response

The Baba Yelka Project tells a story of Ukrainian culture little known to the public.

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Pamela Watkins
9 Peace Corps Volunteers weigh in on serving later in life
Peace Corps

Though they represent less than 5% of the overall Volunteer population, Americans over the age of 50 are a valuable asset to the Peace Corps community.

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