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
more]
Get Involved!
 Lesbian,
Gay and Bisexual RPCVs are a proud supporter of the United
States Peace Corps and an affiliate of the National
Peace Corps Association, the official Peace Corps alumni organization.
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In the News Fall 2008 |
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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... May 2007
Part of My Life on Hold in the Eastern Caribbean
In 2004, I led a comfortable life in a beautiful town near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The fact that it was home to the religious right made it easier to pursue my interests in GLBT activism. I had the privilege of proudly waving the colors of the queer nation on the grounds of Focus on the Family and New Life Church. I stood in silent solidarity with the students of local high schools while the Fred Phelps clan displayed their venomous bigotry in protest of Gay Straight Alliances. I witnessed the mass same-sex wedding performed by the Rev. Troy Perry, founder of the Metropolitan Community Churches during Pride. [read more]
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