In episode 11, I'm speaking with Justin Tabor, who served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Philippines from 2008-2011 as an education volunteer. Justin extended a year to continue service as a Peace Corps Volunteer Leader. Justin is currently working as a Peace Corps placement officer, and gives great advice for prospective volunteers. He is also working on an NGO in the Philippines called Bongga Philippines, whose goal is to address the lack of community, social and health services dedicated to LGBT Filipinos. Check out links below!

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Further resources about the Philippines and Justin: 

Justin's blog: Some Other Beginning's End

Bongga Philippines

USAID literature about LGBT policy in Asia

NY Times article that explains the challenges of trans people in the Philippines

Bacolod wikipedia, where Justin served

Peace Corps Philippines country page

RPCV Philippines alumni group and scholarship page