Zambia

Peace Corps in Zambia

Volunteers in Zambia work with their communities on locally prioritized projects in Agriculture, Education, Environment, and Health. During their service in Zambia, Volunteers learn to speak local languages, including Bemba, Chitonga, Lenje, Kaonde, Lunda, Mambwe-Lungu, and Nyanja.

Volunteers

Current: 68
All-time: 2,415

Program Dates

1994-present

Official Language

English

Volunteer Openings in Zambia

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Health Extension Volunteer

English Education Teaching

Agriculture Extension Agent-Rural Aquaculture Promotion (RAP)

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"If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping in a room with a mosquito."
African Proverb

Current Projects in Zambia

Agriculture Education Environment Health President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief President's Malaria Initiative Feed the Future

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Stories from Zambia

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Photos from Zambia

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Zambia Country Fund

The Zambia Country Fund supports sustainable and community-driven projects in partnership with Peace Corps. Projects are led by Peace Corps …

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