LGBT Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Association

Mission

The LGBT RPCV Association promotes Peace Corps ideals and the legal, political and social rights of LGBT people around the world.

Who we are …
We connect LGBTQ+ Returned Peace Corps Volunteers to build community, promote Peace Corps service, advocate for our equality, and advance human rights around the world. We are an organization of proud lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and others who are past or current Peace Corps Volunteers, staff, and friends. Founded in Washington D.C. in 1991, we have members throughout world who have served in Peace Corps since its beginning in 1961. We are an active affiliate member of the National Peace Corps Association.

Share Your Story

We have a long tradition of featuring articles and stories about the LGBTQ+ Peace Corps experience. If you’ve got a story to tell that is in sync with our purpose, “We promote Peace Corps ideals and the legal, political and social rights of LGBT people around the world,” we’re interested in hearing from you. Contact info@lgbtrpcv.org with your articles, ideas and questions.

Consider these guidelines when submitting and article: 

• up to 1800 words, but flexible with longer articles
• describes experiences, situations which would be helpful to LGBTQ+ applicants, nominees, trainees, recent PCVs and people in our community wanting to know more about the Peace Corps
• We reserve the right to edit all submissions, but never publish without final confirmation/consent from the writer
• Two to three (2-3) photos with captions

For security reasons, we suggest publishing articles from current PCVs with an anonymous byline. Current and returned volunteers should consider the safety of anyone living in-country when telling their stories.