Uganda

Peace Corps in Uganda

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Volunteers in Uganda work with their communities on projects in agriculture, education, and health. During their service in Uganda, Volunteers learn to speak local languages, including Acholi, Ateso, Dhophadola, Lango, Luganda, Lugbara, Lusoga, Runyakore, and Runyoro. 

Volunteers
Current: 154
To Date: 1774
Program Dates
1964-1972, 1991-1999, 2001-present
Official Language
Swahili, English

Volunteer Openings in Uganda

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There are currently no Peace Corps Volunteer openings in Uganda.

Enjoy the moment and have faith that you are exactly where you need to be right now in your service and be sure to smell the flowers while you can.

Connor Gregg, Uganda RPCV

Current Projects in Uganda

Agriculture Education Health President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief President's Malaria Initiative

Stories from Uganda

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I owe my career to the Peace Corps Fight against Environmental Degradation What kindness can create

Photos from Uganda

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Support Projects in Uganda

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Uganda Country Fund

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

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Improving Girls' Living Conditions - Girls' Dormitory
Kai Perkuchin
Volunteer from Virginia

This project involves the construction of the dormitory building and fencing of the area. The construction of this dorm is …

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Poultry for Pupils
Elizabeth Anderson
Volunteer from Minnesota

The local Primary School is seeking funds to build a “Poultry Farm” on the school grounds to improve the School …

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