Support for Ukraine

I had the great pleasure to live in Ukraine from 2010 to 2014, serving as country director for the Peace Corps.  I oversaw the work of some 1000 Americans of all ages who served across that nation, teaching English, developing communities, and supporting youth.  I traveled throughout the country and found the Ukrainians to be warm, welcoming, and ready to embrace a better future after so many years of Soviet and Russian domination. 

I returned to Ukraine in 2019 as part of an international election observer team organized by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.  The election of President Zelensky was free and fair and totally consistent with the will of the Ukrainian people.

I am pained to see Ukrainians suffering, but also heartened that so many are putting their lives on the line to defend their special country. Please extend prayers to Ukraine and support whatever our nation can do to end this terrible war and sustain a free Ukraine.

You can read more of my perspectives on Ukraine in these recent media reports:

NH Business Review 2/28/22 https://www.nhbr.com/support-for-ukraine-from-a-granite-stater-who-lived-there/

 InDepthNH interview with Roger Wood 3/2/22 http://indepthnh.org/2022/03/02/roger-wood-talks-insights-into-ukraine-with-pike-man/

 WMUR television 3/3/22 https://www.wmur.com/article/new-hampshire-ukraine-russia-invasion/39317208