Madagascar
Peace Corps in Madagascar
There are more than 145 Volunteers in Madagascar working with their communities on projects in agriculture, education, and health. During their service in Madagascar, Volunteers learn to speak standard Malagasy, as well as Malagasy dialects, including Antakarana, Betsileo, Betsimisaraka, Thiminhety, and South-east dialect. More than 1,310 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in Madagascar since the program was established in 1993.
Volunteers
Current: 145
To Date: 1310
To Date: 1310
Program Dates
1993-2009, 2009-present
Official Language
Malagasy, French
Volunteer Openings in Madagascar
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John F. Kennedy
Current Projects in Madagascar
Stories from Madagascar
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5 projects to ensure every person has access to a toilet
Making handwashing a habit — today and every day
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