Country Welcome for Ghana

Welcome to Peace Corps Ghana! In August of 1961, Ghana became the first country in the world to receive Peace Corps Volunteers. We are honored to continue our longstanding partnership with the people of Ghana and work together to support sustainable development in Agriculture, Education, and Health. Peace Corps Volunteers work side-by-side with health workers, mothers, farmers, teachers, youth, and community members of all walks of life to increase food security for families, improve healthy outcomes for mothers and children, and advance educational opportunities for youth. They do this while building mutual cultural understanding between Ghanaians and Americans and fostering friendships that transcend borders and last a lifetime.

While English is the official language in Ghana, learning a local language is an important part of Peace Corps’ intensive training and helps Volunteers integrate into the community in which they’ll be living and working.

Serving in Ghana is a transformative and rewarding experience, both personally and professionally. We encourage you to read more about the impact and stories of Peace Corps Ghana to see if this amazing program is right for you!