Burkina Faso
Nearly 1,830 Peace Corps volunteers have served in Burkina Faso since the program was established in 1966. Currently, 150 volunteers serve in Burkina Faso. Volunteers work in the areas of education, health and environment. Volunteers are trained and work in the following languages: Bissa, French, Fulfuldé, Gulmancema, Gurunssi, Hidi, Itanikom, Jula, Kanuri, Kapsiki, Karunfe, Katsena, Lobiri, Lyele, Mandara, Mooré, Mungaka, Siamou and Yemba.
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Vital Statistics
- Population Average
- 12 million
- Program Dates
- 1967-1987, 1995-present
- Number of Volunteers
- 150
- Total Volunteers to Date
- 1,829
- Program Sectors
Education, Health, Environment
- Languages Spoken
- Bissa, French, Fulfuldé, Gulmancema, Gurunssi, Hidi, Itanikom, Jula, Kanuri, Kapsiki, Karunfe, Katsena, Lobiri, Lyele, Mandara, Mooré, Mungaka, Siamou and Yemba
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