Trigger Warning: Abuse & Assault is discussed in this episode
In this episode, Erica & Pam had the honor of being joined by Oksana. During our time together we get to know a bit about Oksana’s life, where she’s from, and how she’s navigated her journey with finding awareness of her identity. Our conversation flows igniting from the chaos and pain happening in Ukraine and Oksana’s personal impacts through to so many deeper aspects of how we interact with our own identities and how conflict can often inspire introspection and action. We hope you will take the time to listen to our conversation about our navigation through identity and ways that you can help with relief support in Ukraine and beyond.
Oksana shares more details about Global First Responders (GFR) and how you can support their efforts. GFR is a humanitarian-focused organization specializing in high-impact, short-term trips worldwide. GFR is not affiliated with any religious groups or government sponsors, and instead can be viewed as a "boots on the ground" type of organization. The GFR volunteers work side-by-side with local volunteers and organizations within their area of humanitarian relief (i.e. GFR volunteers in Nepal will have worked with local charities within Nepal to provide the best relief for that country and culture). The focus is on delivering needed healthcare, community development projects, appropriate health education, and overall disaster relief. "GFR has worked in many developing countries to provide sustainable infrastructure and healthcare solutions. To date, Global First Responder has worked in 14 countries worldwide in cooperation with multiple non-government relief organizations." If you'd like to donate to GFR: https://globalfirstresponder.org/donate
100% of donations are utilized to purchase medical equipment, medication, and building supplies and support GFR's overall operations.
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Cover Photo by: @violette_media
Edited by: Erica Snow (@esnowbird)
Intro/Outro Music: Pick Up - Moods, Yasper
Ad Music: Ocean Voices - Jean Theil (@unjust_justin edit)
