The Peace Corps education project promotes science and math education. Each year, Volunteers instruct 12,000 secondary school students in math and sciences and aid in developing current education materials and techniques. The project also places special emphasis on girls' education.
Environmental Volunteers help address serious land and degradation problems in rural areas.
Volunteers work closely with villagers and district government supervisors to provide education and demonstration projects for improved practices in farming, forestry and animal grazing, water and sanitation, family nutrition training, self-help activities, and the use of appropriate technology.