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About Peace Corps in Guinea
Volunteers in Guinea work with their communities on locally prioritized projects in Agriculture, Education, and Health sectors. During their service in Guinea, Volunteers learn to speak local languages, including French, Malinke, Pulaar, and Soussou.
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About Guinea
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Living Conditions in Guinea
Living arrangements can vary. Find out about the access you'll have to modern communications and more. -
Stories From Guinea
Read stories from Volunteers about what it's like to live and work. -
Projects in Guinea
Learn about the different projects underway.
Peace Corps Guinea is seeking to engage the local market.
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Opportunities in Guinea
Peace Corps Volunteer
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Peace Corps Response
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Virtual Service Pilot
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Photo gallery
Samoura, a Guinean student, participates in a live NASA broadcast with Returned Volunteer and astronaut Joe Acabá.
Guineans work in their dry season garden. An Agriculture Volunteer helps them diversify crops to increase food security.
Diallo, age 13, participates in a live NASA broadcast with Returned Volunteer and astronaut Joe Acabá.
Young Guinean women form circles in a team-building activity, part of a day of science demonstrations, seminars, and games.
Guineans work in a reforestation nursery. Forests in Guinea are threatened due to a high demand for wood and farmland.
A woman crosses a bridge connecting two villages in central Guinea.
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Featured Volunteer Profile
Jackson D.
Guinea
Sustainable Education Volunteer
Peace Corps Volunteer
"The students are an inspiration to me. They face many challenges and often must work and study all day, but they maintain a youthful and playful energy nonetheless."
Read about Jackson's experience
Featured Volunteer Profile
Blessing U.
Guinea
Public Health Educator
Peace Corps Volunteer
"I enjoy making new friends in the community and love how people are always looking out for me and helping me when needed."
Read about Blessing's experience
Featured Volunteer Profile
Jace G.
Guinea
Agriculture Volunteer
Peace Corps Volunteer
"What I have enjoyed most about my host community is locals’ generosity towards guests and others. They are very gracious, often inquiring about my well-being ... extending greetings, and sharing meals or a glass of the local sweet green tea, 'attaya.'"
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