Namibia

Peace Corps in Namibia

There are 143 Volunteers in Namibia working with their communities on projects in community economic development, education, and health. During their service in Namibia, Volunteers learn to speak local languages, including Afrikaans, Damara, Khoekhoegowab, Oshikwanyama, Oshindonga, Otijherero, Rukwangali, and Silozi. More than 1,575 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in Namibia since the program was established in 1990.
Volunteers
Current: 143
To Date: 1575
Program Dates
1990-present
Official Language
English

Volunteer Openings in Namibia

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Small Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Volunteer

Namibia | Africa
Departs by April 10, 2017

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Health Extension Volunteer

Namibia | Africa
Departs by April 10, 2017

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Secondary Education English Teacher

Namibia | Africa
Departs by Aug. 14, 2017

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The students are great to work with. They are very motivated and disciplined. They will become your best friends (if you let them).

Education Volunteer in Namibia

Current Projects in Namibia

Community Economic Development Education President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief

Stories from Namibia

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Fifth time's the charm: Volunteer reflects on a decade of experience overseas Live your goals – on and off the soccer field So you want to join the Peace Corps and teach folks to read? Here's what you'll be doing.

Photos from Namibia

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Support Projects in Namibia

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Namibia Country Fund

Contributions to the Namibia Country Fund will support Volunteer and community projects that will take place in Namibia.

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