Volunqueers

Episode 9: Jeremiah Johnson (RPCV Ukraine)


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In this episode, we are joined by RPCV Jeremiah Johnson, who served as an Education Volunteer in Ukraine from 2006-2008.

Jeremiah joined the Peace Corps to serve in Ukraine—then a routine check derailed everything. Tune in to hear how what happened next reshaped his life—and the program itself…

Some fun news clips of Jeremiah becoming an advocate for the next generation. 

https://www.aclu.org/cases/hiv-advocacy-behalf-peace-corps-volunteer

https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/peace-corps-public-health-school-continuing-aids-conversation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEaaWagTuUQ

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=6320808&page=1

https://www.poz.com/article/Service-interruption-14814-5468


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