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About Peace Corps in Senegal
Volunteers in Senegal work with their communities on locally prioritized projects in Agriculture, Community Economic Development, Environment and Health sectors. During their service in Senegal, Volunteers learn to speak local languages, including Fulakunda, Jaxanke, Mandinka, Pulaar du Nord, Pulafuta, Seereer, and Wolof.
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About Senegal
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Living Conditions in Senegal
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Packing Guidance for Senegal
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Stories From Senegal
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Projects in Senegal
Learn about the different projects underway.
Peace Corps Senegal is seeking to engage the local market.
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Opportunities in Senegal
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Peace Corps Response
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Photo gallery
Traditional woven baskets in Senegal.
A Volunteer and Senegalese youth enjoy an interesting view.
A Volunteer shows a plant to two Senegalese boys.
A traditional structure in Senegal.
A Volunteer works alongside a community member on a garden in Senegal.
A Senegalese man in traditional garb.
Participants in a nutrition festival in Senegal.
A Senegalese dancer wearing traditional clothing.
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Featured Volunteer Profile
Spencer W.
Senegal
Environmental Change Agent
Peace Corps Volunteer
"My strongest relationship within my community is with my host dad. As chief of the village, he is involved in most of my work projects, and as an elder is greatly involved in my learning regarding the history and perspectives of the community."
Read about Spencer's experience
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Mackenzie P.
Senegal
Urban Agricultural Extension Agent
Peace Corps Volunteer
"I go to my host mom and aunt for support. If I have a question, need help in town, want to understand a dynamic, or just want a comforting conversation, they are sympathetic listeners and work with me to improve my local language skills."
Read about MacKenzie's experience
Featured Volunteer Profile
Tracy W.
Senegal
Sustainable Agriculture Extension Agent
Peace Corps Volunteer
"My host family asked me a lot of questions, as did many of my students, about my faith and beliefs. This led to many profoundly moving conversations around our shared humanity and common goals."
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