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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.
Volunteer satisfaction, health, and safety
- Annual Volunteer Survey satisfaction results [PDF]
- Health and medical care summary [PDF]
- Crime, harassment, and early termination of service [PDF]
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.
Our official Facebook page, filled with photographs, news, and updates on what's happening at post!
Follow us on Instagram to witness the incredible impact our Volunteers are making!
Check out on our latest videos on YouTube.
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.
