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About Peace Corps in Ghana
Volunteers in Ghana work with their communities on locally prioritized projects in Agriculture, Education, and Health sectors. During their service in Ghana, Volunteers learn to speak local languages, including Dagbani, Ewe, Ghanaian Sign Language, and Twi.
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About Ghana
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Living Conditions in Ghana
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Stories From Ghana
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Projects in Ghana
Learn about the different projects underway.
Peace Corps Ghana is seeking to engage the local market.
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Opportunities in Ghana
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Peace Corps Response
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Photo gallery
A participant in a weeklong camp focused on female empowerment, gender equality, and health in Ghana.
Peace Corps Volunteers throughout Ghana organize Camp GLOW/Bro in the Volta region. The camp covers topics including girls' empowerment, gender equality, HIV/AIDS, and malaria.
A Volunteer poses in the Ghanaian landscape.
A Volunteer and community member collaborate in a Community Economic Development project in Ghana.
Deaf students partcipate in a drumming event in Ghana.
People living with HIV/AIDS participate in a three-day training to be become peer educators in Ghana.
A young Ghanaian woman participates in Camp GLOW/Bro, a weeklong camp focused on gender equity, female empowerment, HIV/AIDS awareness, and malaria prevention.
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Featured Volunteer Profile
Sophia H.
Ghana
Junior High STEM Teacher
Peace Corps Volunteer
"A very meaningful moment was when my family visited from the U.S. They were welcomed with the same level of hospitality I’ve experienced, including cultural ceremonies, traditional dances, welcome gifts, and home-cooked meals delivered to our door."
Read about Sophia's experience
Featured Volunteer Profile
Wonde N.
Ghana
Agriculture Extension Agent
Peace Corps Volunteer
"My community has taught me that quality is much more important than quantity. Focus on those who are dedicated, and their work will inspire others to get involved."
Read about Wonde's experience
Featured Volunteer Profile
Helen M.
Ghana
Community Health Extension Agent
Peace Corps Volunteer
"An essential aspect of integrating into the community has been learning basic greetings in the local language, Ewe. When locals hear you speak their language, it sparks excitement, and sometimes they’re eager to teach you more words."
Read about Helen's experience
