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Peace Corps Volunteer
2 years, 3 months
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Peace Corps Response
Up to 12 months
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Virtual Service Pilot
3-6 months
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About Ghana

Peace Corps Ghana traces its roots and mission to 1961, when President John F. Kennedy sent the very first 52 Peace Corps Volunteers to serve their country in the cause of peace by living and working in Ghana. Those Volunteers were received warmly by Ghana's first president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, on August 30, 1961. As we at Peace Corps Ghana are fond of saying, "Peace Corps was born in America, but learned to walk here in Ghana."

Peace Corps' relationship with Ghana is as strong as ever and has remained uninterrupted for the past 60 years. During that time, more than 5,000 Peace Corps Volunteers have served as Education, Health, Environment, Small Enterprise Development and/or Agriculture Volunteers in Ghana.

Today, Peace Corps Ghana is more vital than ever, working in critical areas of Health, Education, and Agriculture throughout the entire country. Peace Corps Ghana Volunteers continue to help countless individuals who want to build better lives for themselves, their children, and their communities. Peace Corps Volunteers often also help implement development projects through Feed the Future.

There's quite a bit going on at Peace Corps Ghana. Please explore our page to learn more about our mission, history, and current activities.

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Resources

Peace Corps service is a life-changing experience, and no two Volunteers experience their service in exactly the same way. Check out some of the links below to learn more about our country and the experiences other Volunteers have had serving here.

Peace Corps Ghana Facebook 

Our official Facebook page, filled with photographs, news, and updates on what's happening at post!

Peace Corps Ghana Instagram

Follow us on Instagram to witness the incredible impact our Volunteers are making!

Peace Corps Ghana YouTube

Check out on our latest videos on YouTube.

U.S. Department of State

To find information about countries around the world, including social and political history, travel information, and U.S. embassy websites.

The National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) 

Made up of Returned Volunteers. You can find links to the “Friends of” groups for most countries of service.