Home Stretch
As I am counting the time I have been in my service, I couldn’t be prouder of myself, not forgetting the community and the office for their big support. I have become a strong believer in service to others. I have come to understand the importance of process and inclusion towards achieving a common goal. […]
La Transformation de Sass Mack Grâce à CorpsAfrica/Sénégal
“Qui aurait cru (sourire) qu’un jour les jeunes des deux quartiers entretiendraient des relations de fraternité et de solidarité ? CorpsAfrica mérite tout notre respect”, déclare un membre ému de la communauté. Entendre ces mots a fait battre mon cœur plus fort et a renforcé ma détermination à partager cette histoire avec vous. Je suis […]
Matching Scholarship: Say Hello to Group Three
We are delighted to announce that the selection process for Cohort Three of our Matching Scholarship Program has been completed, and we have chosen 10 exceptional alumni to receive the scholarship. The Matching Scholarship program is crafted to provide partial scholarships, acting as a crucial catalyst for deserving CorpsAfrica Alumni. Our mission is clear yet […]
Meet Our Alums: Innocent Uladi – Malawi
Innocent Uladi served as a dedicated member of cohort 5 of CorpsAfrica/Malawi. He served in Wimbe, Kasungu District. His notable achievements include successfully implementing three projects during his service. He implemented a primary project focusing on irrigation using solar water pumps, which continues to benefit over 1000 community members. After completing his service with CorpsAfrica, […]
“Ovuni” or Ecological Bomb
Rural communities show great resilience and dynamism, enabling them to make the most of their local resources for their well-being. Take the example of a building material like clay. It is readily available and free. Most buildings are constructed from fired clay bricks. What’s more, it’s a business that creates jobs. I found it fascinating […]
FACING THE REALITY: Project Identification and Proposal Writing
After I had successfully integrated with the community, came the project identification and proposal writing phase. Although I received proper training during In-Service Training 1 to prepare me for this phase of the service, I still had fear knowing I had to manage different interests and expectations from the community. During integration most community members […]
Forging a Path to Positive Change
As a CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer immersed in the heart of a rural community in the Machinga district in Malawi, I have embarked on a profound journey of empowerment and transformation. Over the past months, my role as a community development facilitator has been defined by my commitment to forging a path toward positive change. At the […]
My Story: Back to School, Back to Life
My name is Benia Uwineza, I am 19. If you go down to find my village, don’t be surprised to see yourself hiking 15 km away from Nyamagabe City. Welcome to the country of Thousand Hills. Growing up here in NYAMAGABE DISTRICT has been memorable. Here, the sun still rises on time. Unlike in urban areas […]
Sokhna, An Undeniable Force of Nature
About seven months ago, I was paired up with a Senegalese girl to be my sitemate. My first thought after finding this out, was how hard it was going to be to communicate with someone from a different country. I kept thinking about how I probably would have to teach her how to speak Chichewa […]
Breaking Barriers, Empowering Lives: A Journey On Menstrual Health
In the Kukuo community——nestled away from the bustling city life, a silent struggle has plagued young girls. They lacked access to crucial Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) information and services, particularly concerning menstrual health which is an integral part of their growth process. In the shadows of this neglect, discomfort, and ignorance became […]