Botswana

About Peace Corps in Botswana

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Volunteers in Botswana work with their communities on locally prioritized projects in Youth in Development and Health sectors. During their service in Botswana, Volunteers learn to speak local languages, including Setswana.

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About Botswana

See overview information, including health, safety, and satisfaction stats of Volunteers who have served.
Living Conditions in Botswana

Living arrangements can vary. Find out about the access you'll have to modern communications and more.
Packing Guidance for Botswana

Learn more about how to pack appropriately and meet weight limits on checked baggage.
Stories From Botswana

Read stories from Volunteers about what it's like to live and work.
Projects in Botswana

Learn about the different projects underway.

Peace Corps Botswana is seeking to engage the local market.
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Opportunities in Botswana

Peace Corps Volunteer

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Peace Corps Response

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Virtual Service Pilot

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Volunteers worked alongside community members in Botswana to build a solar dehydrator as a part of a moringa tree nursery project.

A Volunteer engages youth in Botswana.

A Botswanan child smiles while participating in an activity.

Botswanan children participate in an activity.

A community member collaborates with a Volunteer on a health project in Botswana.

Primary students read about malaria prevention at a community-wide health fair for youth in Botswana.

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Featured Volunteer Profile

Joan G.

Botswana Community Health Volunteer

Peace Corps Volunteer

"... while in Botswana I have learned a lot about reducing waste and being more sustainable. From community members, I have learned to completely eliminate my food waste, and significantly reduce other waste."

Read about Joan's experience