In My Gallery
As I scrolled through my phone gallery one evening, something struck me deeply. Picture after picture, I didn’t just see images; I saw stories, smiles, sweat, and transformation. My gallery is no longer filled with selfies or scenery. It has become a living archive of my service and my community’s journey. There are kitchen gardens […]
Building More Than Bricks
When I first received my deployment notice from CorpsAfrica/Rwanda to serve as a Volunteer in the Save Sector of Gisagara District, I was filled with fear and uncertainty. I remember the tears in my eyes as I packed my bags, wondering how I would adapt to a completely new community, far from everything familiar. Questions […]
From Seeds of Hope to Fields of Change
When I first stepped into Mutakara Village, the air was filled with voices of young people who carried dreams far larger than the opportunities around them. In every conversation, one idea kept returning like a refrain: passion fruit. To many, it sounded like a far-off dream, almost impossible to touch. Yet, it lingered in their […]
Where Listening and Working Meet
“Muri kumva?” Are you hearing? “Murakora?” Are you working? These were some of the first greetings I heard in Kinigi. At first, I thought someone was checking if I could hear them, but I soon learned it is simply how people say hello here. The reply is “Yego turi kumva,” yes we are hearing. For […]
Moments That Touched My Heart in My Host Family
The very beginning of my stay with my host family in September 2025 gifted me two unforgettable moments that I will carry forever. I arrived around midday on a Sunday and was immediately welcomed with a warm lunch already prepared. Later that evening, I joined my host mother to cut grass for the cows. […]
Youth-Led Change Takes Root in Museke
The afternoon of July 27, 2025, marked the beginning of a new chapter not just for me, but for the youth of Museke Village. With a notebook in hand and purpose in my heart, I set out to connect with young people in my village, to form a savings group rooted in sustainable development. This […]
Growing Together: Community-Led Development in Action
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Rwanda, I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of the journey of rural community development. My mission focuses on engaging with communities to uplift them by leveraging their existing assets and building sustainable solutions. Through the lens of the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, I have been able to actively […]
My story
Becoming a Volunteer is not just a job, it’s a calling. For me, this journey began unexpectedly, yet it has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. On the morning of August 8, 2024, I opened an email that filled me with a mix of excitement and uncertainty. It was an invitation […]
Transforming Communities Through Collective Action
Months ago, I was selected to be a CorpsAfrica trainee, where I received training on community-led development approaches, including Human-Centered Design (HCD) and Asset-Based Community-Led Development (ABCD) Although I had an academic background in sciences, these approaches introduced me to a new perspective on community development. During the training sessions, I often wondered whether I […]
Volunteering for Sustainable Change
On August 12, 2024, I began my journey as a volunteer with CorpsAfrica, and that moment marked the beginning of a profound learning experience about life. It was when I truly understood the harsh realities many people face, around the world. I gained insight into the struggles of people, especially those in rural areas, who […]