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: 91
To Date: 1854
Program Dates
1967-present
Official Language
English

Volunteer Openings in The Gambia

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Community Gardening and Agroforestry Facilitator

The Gambia | Africa
Departs by Oct. 7, 2019
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Community Health Facilitator

The Gambia | Africa
Departs by Oct. 7, 2019
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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 Let Girls Learn President's Malaria Initiative

Stories from The Gambia

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A lesson on pumpkins, wastefulness and abundance SARJO: A Peace Corps The Gambia Anniversary Story Maine middle school students make connections with students 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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