Summer is the season of independence! We hope you enjoyed celebrating U.S. Independence Day on July 4th, and we look forward to a big milestone when Ukraine celebrates its 30th Independence Day in August.
In this context of celebrating independence, we're also uplifting interdependence. Read on for a story of Ukrainian veterans supporting one another and building community; upcoming professional development opportunities through the Connections Program; service award nominations; and more!
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"I hope people all over the world can relate to this story".
When filmmaker Matthew Ritenour found himself in Ukraine for a friend's wedding, he decided he needed a project. That project became telling the story of a group of Ukrainian volunteer soldiers who are now finding healing and peace in the art of beekeeping.
We had the chance to meet Matt and the veterans of the Pavlograd Legion - as did those who tuned in to our live film screening!
Did you miss it? Not to worry - click here to find the film, the livestream recording, and more information about the Pavlograd Legion.
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Connections Program Launches Virtual Workshops
The RPCV Alliance for Ukraine Connections Program continues to be a success, and we would like to thank everyone who attended the first event of our new virtual workshop series. July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, so the first workshop addressed mental health and specific strategies for coping with discrimination and trauma. Many thanks to Nia Velazquez (Group 51) for leading the discussion!
Missed it? You can watch the session recording and also download the slides chock full of useful resources. Please note: you need to enter the passcode .Q@H1A=X to view the recording.
We are also to excited to announce our next Connections events!
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Last Call!
July 31st is the final day to submit photos for the 30th Anniversary Calendar! Send up to three photos in JPG format to Michael Dixon, and they will be considered by a panel for inclusion in the 2022 calendar!
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