Namibia

Peace Corps in Namibia

There are more than 160 Volunteers in Namibia working with their communities on projects in education, community economic development, and health. During their service in Namibia, Volunteers learn to speak local languages, including Afrikaans, Khoekhoegowab, Otjiherero, Oshindonga, Oshikwanyama, Rukwangali, Silozi. More than 1,665 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in Namibia since the program was established in 1990. 

Volunteers
Current: 160
To Date: 1665
Program Dates
1990-present
Official Language
English

Volunteer Openings in Namibia

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Small Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Development Volunteer

Namibia | Africa
Departs by April 8, 2018

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Community Health Volunteer

Namibia | Africa
Departs by April 8, 2018

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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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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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Namibia | School Hall Phase 1
Lauterbach, H. | Volunteer, CA

Teachers, learners, and community members do not currently have a good space to meet. Morning assembly is held outside (weather permitting) where t...

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