Benin

Peace Corps in Benin

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Volunteers in Benin work with their communities on projects in agriculture, education, 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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Sustainable Agricultural Systems Agent

Benin | Africa
Departs by June 8, 2020
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Sustainable Agricultural Systems Agent

Benin | Africa
Departs by June 8, 2020
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Health Extension Volunteer

Benin | Africa
Departs by June 8, 2020
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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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Serving as a Peace Corps Hijabi: Faith and Coexistence Life is patience: a Peace Corps counterpart's journey to America Why the Peace Corps? 8 Volunteers reflect on their decision to serve

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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Classrooms for the Future Leaders of the Borgou
Kirsten Peterson
Volunteer from Florida

I live and work in a small farming community in northern Benin. Parents in my village make dramatic sacrifices to ...

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Secondary School Library
Emma Bixler
Volunteer from Pennsylvania

Beninese high school administrations play an important role in their communities, jumpstarting village projects and promoting youth development. Not long ...

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