Namibia

Peace Corps in Namibia

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Volunteers in Namibia work with their communities on projects in education, health and community economic development. During their service in Namibia, volunteers learn to speak local languages, including Afrikaans, Khoekhoegowab, Otjiherero, Oshindonga, Oshikwanyama, Rukwangali, Rumanyo and Silozi.

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

Volunteer Openings in Namibia

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Community Health and HIV/AIDS Program Volunteer

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Economic Empowerment Program Volunteer

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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
Annual Volunteer Survey: See satisfaction results for Namibia [PDF]

Stories from Namibia

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A Fulfilling Second Act: Serving as an older Volunteer in Namibia
8 Peace Corps Volunteers weigh in on serving later in life
Growing to accept and empower myself

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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