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About Peace Corps in Liberia
Volunteers in Liberia work with their communities on locally prioritized projects in Education and Health sectors. During their service in Liberia, Volunteers learn to speak local languages, including Bassa, Gbandi, Kissi, Lorma, Liberian English, Kpelle, Gio, Gola, Mandi, Vai, and Mano.
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About Liberia
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Living Conditions in Liberia
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Packing Guidance for Liberia
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Stories From Liberia
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Projects in Liberia
Learn about the different projects underway.
Peace Corps Liberia is seeking to engage the local market.
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Opportunities in Liberia
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A Volunteer teaches math in Liberia.
A Volunteer assists at a health center in Liberia.
A Volunteer teaches an English literature class in Lesotho.
A Volunteer monitors high school students taking an exam in a Liberian classroom.
Staff at a health center in Liberia.
Shopping for produce at the local market.
A Volunteer shares a laugh with a community member in Liberia.
A Volunteer helps teach in a Liberian high school classroom.
Painting a world map mural in Liberia.
Learning English in Lesotho.
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Featured Volunteer Profile
Loea G.
Liberia
Community Health Volunteer
Peace Corps Volunteer
"The children are my best friends here. When I come home from work they are always there to greet me or tell me something that happened in the community while I was gone. They make this simple life in Liberia so sweet."
Read about Loea's experience
Featured Volunteer Profile
Kunta K.
Liberia
Primary Literacy Teacher Trainer
Peace Corps Volunteer
"Ever since my early interactions with the Peace Corps, I have wanted to be a part of this program. I am glad my dream of becoming a Peace Corps Volunteer is now realized and I can give back what was given to me."
Read about Kunta's experience
Featured Volunteer Profile
Dee D.
Liberia
Science Lab Trainer and Co-Teacher
Peace Corps Volunteer
"The way my community has welcomed me, taken me in as one of their own, and continue to teach me what it means to be Liberian has shown that above all, we are all family and are working together on our shared planet."
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