Our Commitment To Equity and Justice

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Привіт, друзі! Fall is finally here and we’re in the beginning stages of planning for 2021. As a part of that planning, we’d like your feedback on our strategy for equity and justice. We believe that this step forward is of utmost importance and hope you’ll lend your voice for feedback at allianceforukraine@gmail.com. Plus, check out an RPCV Spotlight from group 27 and vote for your favorite Peace Corps Ukraine t-shirt design!

RPCV Alliance for Ukraine Strategy for Equity and Justice

The RPCV Alliance for Ukraine works to empower an international network of people, agencies, and organizations dedicated to fostering a self-determined and globally-connected Ukraine by enacting the shared values of the Peace Corps community.

As part of enacting the shared values of Ukraine RPCVs, the RPCV-AUA has drafted an action plan to elevate and support RPCV efforts toward racial justice and improved diversity and inclusion practices within Peace Corps Ukraine. We fervently believe that doing so is not only vital for the safety and wellbeing of Volunteers, but also for the development of a democratic, inclusive, and globally-connected Ukraine.

RPCV Spotlight: Eric Hontz

While the coronavirus epidemic over the last few months has given everyone in the U.S. some perspective on "before times" and "the present," the feeling is all too familiar to Peace Corps Ukraine volunteers who experienced both sides of a defining event in Ukraine. Eric Hontz (TEFL Group 27) served in Severodonetsk immediately after the Orange Revolution, and when the 2014 war with Russia broke out, found himself with friends on both sides.

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Vote For Your Favorite T-Shirt Design!

The RPCV Alliance for Ukraine will be launching a T-shirt campaign and we want input from our community. Instead of selecting a favorite, use the rating option to indicate how much you like the design.

We'd like to thank the very talented, Sarah Dao, for creating these designs for us!

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