Welcome to the official page for CorpsAfrica Alumni. Here, we celebrate Alumni achievements, provide updates on impactful programs, and offer opportunities to grow, connect, and lead change across the continent and beyond.
CorpsAfrica’s Alumni Network is a vibrant community dedicated to supporting alumni as they embark on the next chapter of their lives. We strive to empower our alumni through various projects, workshops, events, and initiatives that foster personal and professional growth. By cultivating a strong sense of loyalty within the CorpsAfrica family, our alumni become catalysts for positive change within our organization and communities.
Each CorpsAfrica office maintains a chapter of alumni who organize regular meet-ups, trainings, and continued support for active Volunteers and communities. The Alumni Network runs two key organization-wide programs: the Matching Scholarship Program and the Alumni Entrepreneurship Incubator. Both programs contribute to alumni successfully launching their careers.
CorpsAfrica's Alumni Impact
Alumni Programs
Entrepreneurship & Incubator Program
These ventures span diverse sectors, including agriculture, tourism, textiles, and technology. The latest cohort of 23 ventures completed a month and a half of virtual training with Proportion Global, equipping them to utilize their $5,000 seed grants effectively.
Matching Scholarship Program
- 31 alumni supported (14 women, 17 men)
- $119,300.59 invested
- 3 alumni awarded twice
- Degrees supported:
- 5 Bachelor’s
- 20 Master’s
- 6 Doctorates
- 18 international and 13 national universities
Quarter Highlight (Nov 2024 - Jan 2025):
- 14 alumni (5 women, 9 men) supported with $41,422.92 in scholarships.
Alumni Learning & Networking Opportunities
CorpsAfrica is committed to opening doors for alumni to grow, connect, and lead. Recent initiatives highlight this dedication through both global exchanges and impactful in-country events.
Alumni Mobility Fund
The newly launched Alumni Mobility Fund supported three female alumni with a total of $1,350 this quarter. The fund enabled their participation in professional events, fostering career growth and expanded networks. This initiative underscores CorpsAfrica's commitment to empowering alumni in their professional journeys.
Alumni Virtual Summit
The CorpsAfrica Alumni Virtual Summit, held on October 5-6, 2024, drew approximately 150 alumni and was a significant success. The summit provided essential tools, insights, and networking opportunities in entrepreneurship and professional development.
Participants engaged in workshops on launching entrepreneurial ventures, mastering job interviews, and crafting effective resumes and cover letters. Webinars showcased entrepreneurial success stories and highlighted opportunities for professional growth. The event was well-received, reinforcing CorpsAfrica’s commitment to supporting alumni in their entrepreneurial and career advancement.
CorpsAfrica/Maroc Opportunity Fair
We are thrilled to share the success of the first-ever CorpsAfrica/Maroc Opportunity Fair, held in Marrakech! This dynamic event brought together 11 representatives from 6 key partner organizations, offering alumni and graduating Volunteers direct access to:
- Targeted networking sessions
- A panel discussion on recruitment and hiring practices
- Immediate connections to professional opportunities
The Opportunity Fair showcased the talent and drive of CorpsAfrica alumni, while reinforcing our role as a vital talent pipeline for mission-driven organizations. This successful pilot marks the beginning of a new chapter in advancing alumni career development across the continent.
Meet CorpsAfrica ALumni
Support Our Work
CorpsAfrica addresses two of Africa’s most difficult challenges: creating opportunities for youth and helping rural communities overcome extreme poverty and build resilience. We recruit motivated volunteers to live and work in remote, low-income areas in their own countries. They collaborate with the community to design and implement small-scale projects that address their top priorities and by doing so gain the skills and experience that lay the foundation for personal and professional success.
CorpsAfrica trusts youth and rural communities to help each other.