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, Adja, Kotokoli, and Lokpa.

Volunteers
All-time: 2,315
Program Dates
1968-present
Official Language
French

Volunteer Openings in Benin

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Rural Community Health Volunteer

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Sustainable Agricultural Systems Volunteer

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Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Teacher

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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
Annual Volunteer Survey: See satisfaction results for Benin [PDF]

Stories from Benin

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‘You have to go’: The first post-9/11 Peace Corps Volunteers reflect on the decision to serve after attacks
6 returned Peace Corps Volunteers explain who inspired them to serve
How to support communities abroad - without serving in the Peace Corps

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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