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VOICES ACROSS BOARDERS PODCAST
Voices Across Borders, presented by Slavic Voice for Ukraine, highlights individuals who provide unique perspectives on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and the Ukrainian and Eastern European diaspora and heritage. Through these conversations, we aim to explore how personal, professional, and cultural experiences intersect, offering our listeners insights into global issues, community engagement, and the role of heritage in shaping both personal and professional journeys.
Episode #1: Red Lines & Realities With Ambassador Andrew L. Peek
Ambassador Andrew L. Peek served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Iraq and Iran, as well as Senior Director for European and Russian Affairs at the National Security Council. Prior to joining the State Department, he was a Fellow at the Clements Center for National Security at the University of Texas while finishing his Ph.D. in international relations under Dr. Eliot Cohen at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. His writing has been published in Foreign Affairs and The Wall Street Journal, among other outlets, and he has appeared regularly to discuss foreign policy issues on television. His work has placed him at the center of U.S. decision-making on Russia, conflict escalation, and diplomacy.
NEW EPISODES COMING SOON!
EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVE
Slavic Voice 4 Ukraine offers schools a youth-led, adaptable educational program designed to teach students about Ukraine’s history, culture, and contemporary challenges. Through interactive lessons, multimedia resources, and discussion-based activities, students gain a deeper understanding of Ukrainian heritage, resilience, and global significance. After participating, students are invited to submit writing, artwork, or journalism to our bilingual youth publication, helping to amplify Ukrainian voices and foster civic engagement.
Slavic Voice 4 Ukraine recently collaborated with the Federation of Ukrainian Student Organizations of America (SUSTA) on a Holodomor Awareness Campaign, creating educational resources for use in high schools and colleges about the Holodomor, a man-made famine in Ukraine from 1932-1933.
Lesson & Program Options:
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Holodomor Lesson: A brief historical overview of the 1932–33 genocide and its lasting impact on Ukrainian identity.
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Ukraine’s Education System: A comparison of Ukrainian and U.S. schooling, highlighting curriculum, student life, and wartime challenges.
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Russia’s Violent Methods of War: A factual, age-appropriate lesson on Russia’s tactics, including documented sexual violence, presented through a trauma-informed lens.
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Chernobyl: A dedicated Chernobyl lesson examines the 1986 nuclear disaster as both a human and environmental tragedy, illuminating how its legacy continues to shape Ukraine’s national memory, public health policies, and cultural resilience.”
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Ukrainian Language Class: Introductory lessons in vocabulary, communication, and cultural context.
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Documentary Screening: Curated films about the war in Ukraine, with guided discussion and reflection.
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Ukrainian Cultural Class: Exploration of Ukrainian music, cultural traditions, and artistic expression.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/Huuxkduchzxajsp4A
If you are a school or educator in Ukraine interested in bringing this program to your students and connecting American youth with their peers in Ukraine, we would love to collaborate with you. Please reach out to us at voiceslavic@gmail.com for more information, lesson materials, or to discuss partnership opportunities.
PRESENTATIONS
November 7th, 2025
Slavic Voice 4 Ukraine presented at the NSHSS Atlanta Scholars Day about the importance of activism and youth engagement in global issues, like the war in Ukraine.
