The Gambia

Peace Corps in The Gambia

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Volunteers in The Gambia working with their communities on projects in agriculture, education, and health. During their service in The Gambia, Volunteers learn to speak local languages, including Jola, Mandinka, Pulaar, Sarahule, and Wolof. 

Volunteers
To Date: 1,977
Program Dates
1967-present
Official Language
English

Volunteer Openings in The Gambia

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There are no Peace Corps Volunteer openings in The Gambia, but if you are an experienced professional, explore Peace Corps Response openings in this country and others.
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While my service as a Peace Corps Volunteer has ended, I know that I will never forget the experiences that I had or the people I met in The Gambia. My three years in West Africa have greatly shaped me as a person and I hope to return to live and work in Africa again.

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, The Gambia

Current Projects in The Gambia

Agriculture Education Health Feed the Future

Stories from The Gambia

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Franklin H. Williams Awardees represent Peace Corps’ Domestic Dividend Projects take root in The Gambia VIDEO: A day in the life in The Gambia

Photos from The Gambia

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Support Projects in The Gambia

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The Gambia Country Fund

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

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