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Peace Corps in Namibia

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Volunteers in Namibia work with their communities on locally prioritized projects in Education, Health and Community Economic Development sectors. During their service in Namibia, Volunteers learn to speak local languages, including Afrikaans, Khoekhoegowab, Otjiherero, Oshindonga, Oshikwanyama, Rukwangali, Rumanyo, and Silozi.

Volunteers
Current: 17
All-time: 1,841
Program Dates
1990-present
Official Language
English

Volunteer Openings in Namibia

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The latest application cycle to become a Peace Corps Volunteer in Namibia is closed, but there are currently 101 openings in Africa. Browse and apply now.

The students are great to work with. They are very motivated and disciplined. They will become your best friends.

Education Volunteer in Namibia

Current Projects in Namibia

Community Economic Development Education President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief
Annual Volunteer Survey: See satisfaction results for Namibia [PDF]

Stories from Namibia

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Photos from Namibia

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Support Projects in Namibia

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Namibia Country Fund

Contributions to the Namibia Country Fund support sustainable, community-driven Peace Corps Partnership Program (PCPP) projects in Namibia that are led …

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