Peace Corps

There are 143 Volunteers in Namibia working with their communities on projects in community economic development, education, and health. During their service in Namibia, Volunteers learn to speak local languages, including Afrikaans, Damara, Khoekhoegowab, Oshikwanyama, Oshindonga, Otijherero, Rukwangali, and Silozi. More than 1,575 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in Namibia since the program was established in 1990.