Benin

Peace Corps in Benin

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Volunteers in Benin work with their communities on projects in community economic development, education, the environment, and health. During their service in Benin, Volunteers learn to speak local languages, including Bariba, Ditamari, Dendi, Fon, French, Mahi, and Nagot.

Volunteers
Current: 155
To Date: 2242
Program Dates
1968-present
Official Language
French

Volunteer Openings in Benin

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There are currently no Peace Corps Volunteer openings in Benin.

Looking back on my Peace Corps service, I know I’ll remember not the number of trees planted or mud stoves built, but the personal connections made, the moments of simple joy that life in Africa accords, and the challenges that shaped me into being a stronger person. That will stay with me forever.

Diane Albrechtm, Volunteer in Benin.

Current Projects in Benin

Agriculture Education Health President's Malaria Initiative

Stories from Benin

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Peace Corps lessons in unlikely places 5 library projects bringing books and resources to communities around the world Peace Corps Volunteers help Feed the Future

Photos from Benin

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Support Projects in Benin

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Benin Country Fund

Contributions to the Benin Country Fund will support Volunteer and community projects that will take place in Benin.

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Donga Pre-School
Mariah Miller
Volunteer from Montana

In Benin, most villages have a pre-school. However, the town, lacks such adequate infrastructure. Because of this most students have ...

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Young Women in Training - South
Hannah Stechschulte
Volunteer from Michigan

Young Women in Training (South) pairs ninth grade girls from rural areas of southern Benin with professional women, who act ...

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