Botswana
Peace Corps in Botswana
There
are more than 185 Volunteers in Botswana working with their communities on
projects in youth development and health. During their service in Botswana, Volunteers
learn to speak local languages, including Setswana, Ikalanga, and Kgalagadi.
More than 2,610 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in Botswana since the
program was established in 1966.
Volunteers
Current: 185
To Date: 2610
To Date: 2610
Program Dates
1966-1997; 2003-present
Official Language
Setswana, English
Volunteer Openings in Botswana
View allI found purpose in each day as a Peace Corps Botswana Volunteer. Looking back, some of the most difficult moments turned out to be the most educational and rewarding times and shaped who I am today. I found true happiness throughout my time in Botswana.
Nate G., Returned Peace Corps Volunteer
Current Projects in Botswana
Stories from Botswana
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"Life begins at the end of your comfort zone"
Voice of the Silent Man - a poem on gender based violence
Clinic workers learn how to better manage medical supplies