Uganda
More than 1,220 Peace Corps volunteers have served in Uganda since the program was established in 1964. Currently, 143 volunteers serve in Uganda. Volunteers work in the areas of health, education and community economic development. Volunteers are trained and work in the following languages: Ateso, Dhopadhola, Luganda, Lugwere, Lumasaaba, Lusoga, Runyakore, Runyole, Runyoro-Rutoro and Uhopadhola.
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Vital Statistics
- Population Average
- 25 million
- Program Dates
- 1964-1972, 1991-1999, 2001-present
- Number of Volunteers
- 143
- Total Volunteers to Date
- 1,223
- Program Sectors
Health, Education, Community Economic Development
- Languages Spoken
- Ateso, Dhopadhola, Luganda, Lugwere, Lumasaaba, Lusoga, Runyakore, Runyole, Runyoro-Rutoro and Uhopadhola
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