Our purpose
“We
promote Peace Corps ideals and the legal, political and social rights
of gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender people around the world.”
Who are we...
We
are an organization of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people and
others who are Peace Corps volunteer alumni, current volunteers, former
and current staff members and friends. [learn
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In the News Summer 2009 |
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LGBT Peace Corps Mentors
Are you gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender?
Thinking about Peace Corps service or have you received a nomination?
Connect with a former LGBT volunteer to learn more about the
rewards and challenges you face. [learn
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From Our Archives... November 2005
Handling Host Country Homophobia
I know very few gay or lesbian people in this country
who haven’t experienced some form of homophobia. It could be something
as little as overhearing a homophobic comment between classmates or listening
to a homophobic reference in church. These little things add up and make
us wonder what people would think of us if they knew we were gay. Due
to these small but common messages, each of us has experienced uncertainty
and fear when coming out to our peers, parents, and friends here in America.
Why did we put ourselves through the anxiety of coming out? [read more]
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