The Gambia

Peace Corps in The Gambia

There are more than 75 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. More than 1,800 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in The Gambia since the program was established in 1967. 

Volunteers
Current: 75
To Date: 1800
Program Dates
1967-present
Official Language
English

Volunteer Openings in The Gambia

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Agriculture Extension Agent

The Gambia | Africa
Departs by Oct. 8, 2017

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Health Extension Agent

The Gambia | Africa
Departs by Oct. 8, 2017

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Agriculture Extension Specialist

The Gambia | Africa
Departs by Oct. 8, 2017

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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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Let Girls Learn Literacy and Learning Laboratory Stopping the flow of menstrual misconceptions, one pad at a time Handwriting, a poem by a returned Volunteer

Photos from 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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