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Guatemala

Guatemala is a land of lush forests, fertile valleys, misty lakes, massive volcanoes, and the remnants of the great Mayan civilization that flourished for over a thousand years. The Peace Corps program in Guatemala, which began in 1963, is one of the Peace Corps' oldest. Since the program started, close to 4,000 Volunteers have served in Guatemala.

Today, Volunteers focus on aiding rural communities. They help rural Guatemalans move from bare subsistence to small-scale commercial agriculture, manage and conserve natural resources, improve health and nutrition, and increase off-farm incomes. Volunteers work in projects in agriculture, environment, health, and business development. Across all sectors, the Peace Corps program in Guatemala is integrating the principles of disaster preparation and mitigation.

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Last updated Aug 28 2008

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Vital Statistics

Population Average
14 million
Program Dates
1963-present
Number of Volunteers
184
Total Volunteers to Date
4,366
Languages Spoken
Spanish, Kaqchiquel, Kek'chi

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