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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Three Peace Corps members share how inspiration from JFK led to public service abroad

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As Peace Corps commemorated its 60th anniversary, a virtual panel discussion was held on March 3 with returned Volunteers who were personally impacted by President John F. Kennedy, who established the agency in 1961.

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.

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

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

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

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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.

Diverse Perspectives: The Hispanic Volunteer Experience

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

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

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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.