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Peace Corps in Panama

Volunteers in Panama work with their communities on locally prioritized projects in the Agriculture, Environment, Health, and Youth in Development sectors. During their service in Panama, Volunteers learn to speak local languages, including Ngabere and Spanish. 

Volunteers
Current: 55
All-time: 2,878
Program Dates
1963-1971, 1990-present
Official Language
Spanish

Volunteer Openings in Panama

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Community Environmental Conservation Promoter

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Sustainable Agriculture Extension Promoter

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Youth Health Facilitator

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When human potential of the world’s people is fully realized, all of the pain of this world will be replaced by peace. Peace Corps partners with the people of one community at a time to make a lasting and measurable impact. Join Us.

Current Projects in Panama

Agriculture Youth in Development Environment Health
Annual Volunteer Survey: See satisfaction results for Panama [PDF]

Stories from Panama

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A Volunteer’s time in Panama sparks superfood startup
Welcome to Peace Corps Response: From my perspective, 3 key reminders
Baking gives rise to new connections in Panama

Photos from Panama

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Support Projects in Panama

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Panama Country Fund

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

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