Embracing New Beginnings in the Heart of the Community (Part 1)
Nothing satisfying like serving the nation through volunteerism. September 26, 2024, was a day that stood out from all others during my time with CorpsAfrica. It was the Thursday following the Swearing-In Ceremony for the new cohort of CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteers Cohort 6. Like everyone else, I was filled with excitement and anticipation to meet my […]
Transforming Mindsets in Kamatongo Village
On September 26, 2024, I began my journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Kamatongo village, located in Kinzuzi Sector, Rulindo District. My experience here has been both challenging and rewarding. At first, the community didn’t understand the CorpsAfrica approach, which focuses on community-driven development. We use methods like Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) and Human-Centered Design […]