From Dull to Dazzling
I have got to share something that’s got me jumping for joy: the incredible strides we’re making in our adult classes. It’s like watching fireworks of empowerment explode right before my eyes! Picture this: a few weeks ago, some women I have been working with couldn’t write their names. But now? Now they’re signing their […]
Harnessing Local Resources for Empowerment
In the heart of Ndune, a small village nestled amidst the rolling hills of a rural landscape, resides a young man named Raphael. In his quest to transform his community, Raphael has embarked on a remarkable journey, utilizing the humblest of resources to empower himself and those around him. Water, the essence of life, is […]
Embracing The Journey
When I first embarked on my journey with CorpsAfrica as a Volunteer, uncertainty lingered in my mind. What kind of service was I signing up for? Despite the doubts, there was an unwavering belief within me that if others could do it, I could do it even better. As I delved into the Pre-Service Training, […]
Keeping My Head Up
As we actively engaging in coming up with an inclusive and sustainable community project, we have been going through lots of discussions and consultations to come up with a manageable budget. The whole process can be very tiresome and hectic. Sometimes one can be found in a dilemma that can be stressful. But again, this […]
Dilemma
What if you had a chance to create yourself? To choose your complexion, and gender and determine your stature, would you have designed yourself to look the way you look now? What if you had a chance, to choose a life for yourself, your circle of friends, social economic status, job, and a family for […]
Unveiling the Confident Me: My Six Months with CorpsAfrica So Far
Six months ago, I started a new journey with CorpsAfrica/Malawi. In the beginning, I was a shy person with lots of doubts. But these past six months have been an exciting adventure that changed me from a quiet person to someone confident in helping my community. During the early days of my service, my shyness […]
The Beauty in Volunteering
We often look at Volunteering with CorpsAfrica/Malawi from just a professional sense when it unveils a hidden treasure of natural beauty and serenity often not experienced in the cities we hail from. Stepping into my site, I was stunned by the picturesque landscapes that unfolded before me, a calm community amidst rolling hills and breathtaking […]
The New Times: CorpsAfrica’s Volunteers’ Community-Led Projects Seek Scale-Up Financing
Written by Michel Nkuruniza “Over 76 youth and rural communities’ small projects initiated by CorpsAfrica youth volunteers are seeking scale-up financing from local stakeholders, potential donors, financiers, the private sector, and the community. Scale-up financing is a critical aspect of business growth, providing the necessary capital to fuel expansion and propel a company to the […]
Challenging Myself to Change the World
Three months ago, I embarked on a journey as a CorpsAfrica/Uganda Volunteer that would take me far from the familiar comforts of home and plunge me into the heart of rural Kabale. As I reflect on this whirlwind of an experience, I am struck by the profound impact it has had on myself and the […]
Human-Centered Design Is A New Dawn For The Community
As a member of my community, I have observed numerous construction projects that are no longer sustainable and have fallen into disuse. This has caused me to feel concerned, and I can imagine how frustrating it must be for the community members who rely on these projects. To understand the situation better, I organized a […]