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My name is Girmawit Desalegn, and I am a proud Volunteer of CorpsAfrica Ethiopia. After completing six weeks...
Ever since I saw the banner by the road side in caps written “WELCOME TO BARINGO” I have...
My name is Marguerite Umutesi, a CorpsAfrica Volunteer serving in Musanze District, Kinigi Sector, Nyonirima Cell, Kanyampereri Village....
As I stepped into my host family’s home in the remote village of Naha, I couldn’t help but...
During my service with CorpsAfrica in Rwanda, I’ve come to learn that impact often hides in the simplest...
Having served in Ghana as a volunteer, my journey began with a six-week intensive pre-service training that prepared...
“Questions for the gods to answer.”Funny enough, this was what came to mind after asking myself the following...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Senegal Volunteer Mr. Boubacar Diallo Baba Garage is located in the Diourbel region in central Senegal,...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Deborah Kamanga Growing up, I heard the question: “What do you want to...
When I began my journey as a CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer, I knew I was stepping into something meaningful, but...
The first day I arrived in the community (SouthWest Ethiopia, Shishinde (Keffa) District, Wana Bolla Kebele) as a...
The world often feels smaller and more connected than we imagine, and my current adventure is a testament...
Every journey has its challenges, and each challenge tells a story shaped by a different perspective. CorpsAfrica embraces...
In Faragosa Kebele, a small community in Ethiopia’s Gamo Zone, Koite Primary School had fallen into disrepair. Broken...
Pre-Service Training (PST) is truly the heart of the CorpsAfrica experience, providing volunteers with the tools and insights...
Before the IST-1 training, many volunteers and their counterparts faced big challenges. They wanted to help their communities...
In the rural village of Kenteri Kebele, Oromia Region, Ethiopia, clean water once felt like a luxury. Women...
When I first arrived in Kelecha as a CorpsAfrica/Ethiopia Volunteer, I knew I was stepping into a community...
In the quiet village of Kercheche, located in the Wolaita Zone of southern Ethiopia, life flows at its...
Ethiopia Volunteer Stories coming soon!
When I first set foot in Jiffin Village, The Gambia, I wasn’t sure what to expect. As a...
I was welcomed with open arms when I first arrived in Jiffin Village as a CorpsAfrica/Gambia Volunteer. The...
In a world where every day brings the chance to try something new, volunteerism has been my vision...
It was Wednesday afternoon , and I decided it was time for a quick nap before diving into...
When I first arrived in Mali Kunda,I quickly noticed that language played a big role in their everyday...
My first trip to my community in the Upper River Region (URR) of The Gambia took us two...
It was onion transplanting time in my community, a time for hope and anticipation. But a major issue...
Imagine moving to a new community where everyone knows your name within a short period of time. I...
After a long and adventurous journey spanning a day and a half, I finally set foot in the...
As part of my integration into the rural community where I currently volunteer, I recently facilitated a liquid...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Ghana Volunteer Mr. Victor Annani Togborlo It was an ineffable nostalgia when I entered the KG2...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Ghana Volunteer Mr. Daniel Amoah (One Danny) Wait until I tell you why. After I had...
Jerone’s Journey: From Volunteer to CEO During his service as a CorpsAfrica/Ghana G2 Volunteer, Jerone was placed in...
There is a certain comfort that comes with familiarity. Having served as a CorpsAfrica volunteer in my home...
In the heart of Ghana’s Northern Region, a quiet but determined leader found her voice and purpose, through...
Honestly, many people, including myself, believed I might be the first Volunteer to quit. But here I am,...
They say, “Water is life.” But for my community, it became a luxury we could only dream of....
Since time immemorial, I’ve known I wanted to work with marginalized populations. Growing up in one, I understood...
As I joined CorpsAfrica Kenya as an exchange volunteer, I often wondered what it would feel like to...
Some stories are not often shared, mainly because they come with heavy emotions and broken dreams, along with...
Being a Volunteer is a profound experience that often defies easy definition. My journey as a Volunteer has...
When I arrived in Antuanuu Community in October 2024 as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I didn’t know a single...
When I first arrived in Meru, I didn’t just come as a Volunteer—I came as a student of...
As the sun sets on my year of service in Eldume, Baringo County, I find myself lingering in...
October 10 is World Mental Health Day, and as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, it’s got me thinking a lot...
Being the firstborn in a family can put so much pressure on a person. Having your siblings look...
Christmas in Chanyoli is a celebration like no other, filled with vibrant energy and unforgettable moments. The day...
As a blessing, it rained on Eid. Afterward, I went to the mosque to pray and fulfill my...
Community development is not just a process; it’s a vibrant journey fueled by collective effort. At the heart...
You’re a failure. You can’t lead people. You can’t even motivate them.” Those words weren’t whispered—they were hurled...
When I stepped into my community as a Volunteer, I was not only bringing my skills and knowledge,...
With a background in nutrition and livelihoods, Martin Twesigye had already witnessed the power of community-led development. But...
As a CorpsAfrica Exchange Volunteer serving in Malawi, I have had the privilege of collaborating with a local...
Moving to Malawi as a CorpsAfrica volunteer has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life....
Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Mr. Yassine El Akhdar As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer assigned to a novel destination, precisely...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Ms. Souad Laghssais I first experienced CorpsAfrica/Maroc through pre-service training, to know more about...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Ms. Hafsaa Ait Tabamoute The 10th of April was the day I moved to...
Written by Mr. Essaid Meria, a Moroccan Exchange Volunteer who served with CorpsAfrica/Rwanda. Strategies and programs aimed at...
Souad has always been passionate about the environment. She studied ecology, earned several academic degrees, and spoke at...
The leadership camp we organized in Tadart was a far-fetched gathering of all high school students of the...
“The Mountain’s Echo: The Voice of Amazigh Women,” a beautiful video produced by Volunteer Soufian Aaraichi in tribute...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Ms. Cecile Niyimenya (a Rwandan Exchange Volunteer serving in Morocco) It all started when...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Mr. Hamza Aboubaigi Speaking Arabic and wearing modern clothing in front of 34 Berber...
As I embarked on my journey as a Volunteer with CorpsAfrica, I knew I was stepping into an...
As I scrolled through my phone gallery one evening, something struck me deeply. Picture after picture, I didn’t...
When I first received my deployment notice from CorpsAfrica/Rwanda to serve as a Volunteer in the Save Sector...
When I first stepped into Mutakara Village, the air was filled with voices of young people who carried...
“Muri kumva?” Are you hearing? “Murakora?” Are you working? These were some of the first greetings I heard...
The very beginning of my stay with my host family in September 2025 gifted me two unforgettable...
The afternoon of July 27, 2025, marked the beginning of a new chapter not just for me, but...
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Rwanda, I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of the journey of rural...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Senegal Volunteer Mr. Ousmane Kane It all started on August 9, 2022, when I dropped my...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Senegal Volunteer Mr. Assane Seck Lost in the middle of nowhere, between the arid climate of...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Senegal Volunteer Mr. Hameth Ndoye The April 15, 2015, Global Service Youth Day, we organized a...
As an economist-in-training focused on rural areas and a development actor, I am deeply committed to rural development,...
Yes, you heard me right: you have to learn to fail! Don’t ask me where I heard that...
When I boarded my flight from Rwanda to Senegal, I was filled with excitement, anticipation, and a thousand...
Agriculture, in its most environmentally-friendly form, is today more than just a means of providing food. It embodies...
Ntombenhle Nonhlakanipho Shoba, a G1 CorpsAfrica/South Africa Volunteer, grew up in a rural community where she developed a...
The All Country Conference (ACC2025) hosted in Kenya school of governance Nairobi from the 15th – 20th June...
South Africa Volunteer Stories coming soon!
How I came from land disputes to leadership is a story worth telling from my service. When I...
In the rural community of Musanze in Rwanda, social entrepreneur Adrien Manishimwe runs a growing ICT and financial...
In my culture, there’s a saying: “Where your heart is, is where your feet go.” But over the...
Visualize five days in Nairobi- “the Capital of Africa”. On top of that, imagine being surrounded by over...
In every community, there are unsung heroes who serve to make a difference in the lives of others....
Buyiga Island, a wetland on Lake Victoria in Mpigi district was a world far away from a place...
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible work of our female Volunteers among women and girls in...
Transformation is a continous journey. “Why am I doing this again?” This is a question I asked myself...
Facilitating the crafting futures, a handiwork and agricultural initiative at the Kavu Primary School was one of the...
