Cameroon

Peace Corps in Cameroon

There are more than 130 Volunteers in Cameroon working with their communities on projects in agriculture, education, and health. During their service in Cameroon, Volunteers learn to speak local languages, including French, Fulfuldé, and Pidgin English. More than 3,680 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in Cameroon since the program was established in 1962.  

Volunteers
Current: 130
To Date: 3680
Program Dates
1962-present
Official Language
French, English

Volunteer Openings in Cameroon

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Secondary Education English Teacher

Cameroon | Africa
Departs by May 20, 2018

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Secondary Education Science Teacher

Cameroon | Africa
Departs by May 20, 2018

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Just before I left for Cameroon, someone told me I would get out a lot more than I gave, that I would learn so much more than I would teach. He was right.

Anna, Returned Agriculture Volunteer

Current Projects in Cameroon

Agriculture Education Health Feed the Future President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief President's Malaria Initiative

Stories from Cameroon

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Let Girls Learn Literacy and Learning Laboratory 7 reasons to wake up early Women take charge to improve nutrition and income

Photos from Cameroon

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Cameroon Country Fund

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

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Cameroon | Malaria Prevention, Mitigation and Awarness
Kurland, R. | Volunteer, LA

This project consists of 4 phases, and is designed to increase awareness of Malaria prevention and mitigation, as well as to help community members...

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Cameroon | Let Girls Learn | Camp Courage
Castor, R. | Volunteer, GA

All across Cameroon and especially in the Adamawa Region, girls drop out of high school at a much higher rate than their male counterparts. Their o...

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