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Peace Corps in Ghana

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Volunteers in Ghana work with their communities on locally prioritized projects in Agriculture, Education, and Health sectors. During their service in Ghana, Volunteers learn to speak local languages, including Dagaari, Dagbani, Ewe, Ghanaian Sign Language, Mampruli, Gurune, and Twi.

Volunteers
Current: 27
All-time: 4,799
Program Dates
1961-present
Official Language
English

Volunteer Openings in Ghana

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Agriculture Extension Volunteer

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Health Extension Volunteer

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It is well to be prepared for life as it is, but it is better to be prepared to make life better than it is.

Sargent Shriver, first Director of the Peace Corps

Current Projects in Ghana

Agriculture Education Health
Annual Volunteer Survey: See satisfaction results for Ghana [PDF]

Stories from Ghana

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Pursuing dreams, from the Peace Corps to professional modeling
10 questions with Alana Smith, a Deaf education teacher serving in Ghana
Thought Leaders Forum explores the intersection of technology and development

Photos from Ghana

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Support Projects in Ghana

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Ghana Country Fund

Contributions to the Ghana Country Fund support sustainable, community-driven Peace Corps Partnership Program (PCPP) projects that are facilitated by Peace …

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