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Peace Corps in Ghana

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Planting together Boy with basket in a red clay road of Ghana

Akwaaba to Peace Corps Ghana.

Ghana has the distinction of being the first country in the world to welcome the Peace Corps. The first group, which was made up of 52 Volunteers, arrived in the country on August 30, 1961. Since then, nearly 4,500 Volunteers have served here successfully. The country's commitment to having a stable and democratic government and her extensive efforts to reform her economy are the key factors that contribute to the Peace Corps' impact. The Ghanaian government promotes a number of education reforms and community development initiatives that the Peace Corps supports through programs in education, small enterprise development, environment, and health.

Dir. Mike Koffman.
The 2008 Omnibus training group swear in as volunteers
Ambassador Donald Teitelbaum, former Eastern Regional Minister, Director Mike Koffman and Chief of Tafo in a photo shoot with newly sworn in Peace Corps Volunteers

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Accra, Ghana

  • Number of States/Regions – 10
  • Largest State/Region – Northern Region
  • Official Language(s) – English
  • Area (KM2) – 239,460 km2
  • Population – 22,931,299
  • GDP (Purchasing Power) – US$ 60 billion
  • Currency –Cedis and Pesewas

Life isn't about finding yourself, it's about creating yourself.

Beth Spletter, PCV
Logba Tota
Volta Region, Ghana
SED, 2007-2009