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March 26, 2026
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29 Peace Corps Volunteers begin two-year Ghana service
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Key Points
- 29 new Peace Corps Volunteers were sworn in in Accra, marking the continuation of a 65-year partnership between the US and Ghana.
- US Chargé d’Affaires Rolf Olson urged volunteers to strengthen partnerships and address local challenges in Ghana.
- The volunteers will serve for two years in the Agriculture, Health, and Education sectors after completing a 10-week training program.
- Ghanaian Deputy Ministers of Health and Education, and the Minister for Agriculture, praised the Peace Corps' impact and called for focus on public health and community needs.
- The Peace Corps program is highlighted as a successful model of cross-cultural adaptation, collaboration, and support for national development.
Why This Matters
The deployment of Peace Corps volunteers directly impacts Ghana's critical sectors of health, education, and agriculture by providing expertise and support at the community level. This initiative reinforces the enduring bilateral relationship between Ghana and the United States, contributing to capacity building and sustainable development efforts across the country.
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