Benin
More than 1,880 Peace Corps volunteers have served in Benin since the program was established in 1968. Currently, 124 volunteers serve in Benin. Volunteers work in the areas of education, environment, agriculture, health and business. Volunteers are trained and work in the following languages: Adja, Ani, Bariba, Batonu, Biali, Boo, Dendi, Ditamari, Fon, French, Goun, Idaatcha, Mahi, Lokpa, Mina, Nagot, Nateni, Nyende, Peulh, Sahoue, Sola, Tori, Wama, Yende, Yoruba and Zarma.
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Vital Statistics
- Population Average
- 7 million
- Program Dates
- 1968-present
- Number of Volunteers
- 124
- Total Volunteers to Date
- 1,880
- Program Sectors
Education, Environment, Agriculture, Health, Business
- Languages Spoken
- Adja, Ani, Bariba, Batonu, Biali, Boo, Dendi, Ditamari, Fon, French, Goun, Idaatcha, Mahi, Lokpa, Mina, Nagot, Nateni, Nyende, Peulh, Sahoue, Sola, Tori, Wama, Yende, Yoruba and Zarma
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