Guatemala
More than 4,805 Peace Corps volunteers have served in Guatemala since the program was established in 1963. Currently, 95 volunteers serve in Guatemala. Volunteers work in the areas of health, youth development, environment and agriculture. Volunteers are trained and work in the following languages: Ixil, Kakchiquel, Mam, Q’anjob’al, Qe’qchí, Quiché, Spanish and Tzutuhil.
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Vital Statistics
- Population Average
- 14 million
- Program Dates
- 1963-present
- Number of Volunteers
- 95
- Total Volunteers to Date
- 4,807
- Program Sectors
Health, Youth Development, Environment, Agriculture
- Languages Spoken
- Ixil, Kakchiquel, Mam, Q’anjob’al, Qe’qchí, Quiché, Spanish and Tzutuhil
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