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
Current: 79
To Date: 1910
Program Dates
1967-present
Official Language
English

Volunteer Openings in The Gambia

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Primary Teacher Trainer Specialist

The Gambia | Africa
Departs by June 15, 2020
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Teacher Trainer - Primary Education

The Gambia | Africa
Departs by June 15, 2020
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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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Projects take root in The Gambia VIDEO: A day in the life in The Gambia What Volunteers from top states say about Peace Corps service

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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Borehole Water Supply
Elizabeth Adamescu
Volunteer from Ohio

This water project will increase community member's access to water by improving the security of water. This is a ...

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