Volunteerism: A Service That Sees No Weather
Weather is arguably a key determinant of what services are available to those in need of them. This is so because other services are best delivered in certain weather conditions and not the others. Air services, for instance, are limited during heavy rains and cloudy days yet it is the best time for rain-fed agricultural […]
Donkey Drama
Well, I had never fetched water using donkeys until I started serving as a Volunteer in Kitui County. Here, fetching water using donkeys is a lifestyle contrary to where I come from where we have water taps at home. One day, I decided to experience the joy of fetching water from the community’s shallow well. […]
My Downy Story
The first time I made Downy is still fresh in my mind. I remember following the procedure step by step, but it was still runny. I hadn’t seen anyone making it so I was a bit skeptical and kept calling my colleague who had shared the procedure. I recall having made more than 5 calls […]
The Power Within: Community Members Leading Their Own Development
In the rural village of Jjalamba, Mpigi district, Uganda, a remarkable transformation has started to take place. CorpsAfrica/Uganda, through its Community-Led Development, Asset-Based Community Development, and Human Cantered Design approaches, has empowered the local community to take charge of their development. Together with the community, we have been able to do different integration activities using […]
The Power of Listening: Unveiling the CorpsAfrica Volunteer as a Listener
In the heart of my CorpsAfrica journey, I discovered that being a true facilitator goes hand in hand with mastering the art of listening. In the beginning, when I stepped into the community, I was more into understanding their culture, beliefs, and language than talking. Embracing the principles instilled during our CorpsAfrica Pre-Service Training, I […]
CorpsAfrica/Malawi Development Partners Training
CorpsAfrica/Malawi conducted a two-day training for nine Development Partners (DP) to acquaint them with CorpsAfrica’s work. The sessions covered various topics: Introduction to CorpsAfrica: Highlighting its founding, mission, values, and the pivotal roles of Volunteers, community members, and local leaders Human Center Design and Asset Based Community Development models and the role of DPs in […]
Understanding Community Dynamics While Promoting Community-Led Development
“Take the first step and start, the rest will follow suit…” It sounds very cliché, but I didn’t believe in this statement until I was in a situation that required me to believe it. By the way, this statement works for anything; business, and any other initiative you can think of. I am Justine Musiime, […]
Reflecting On My Experience with CorpsAfrica: Empowering Communities and Driving Change
My time serving in the community has been an enriching journey filled with invaluable lessons and experiences, all thanks to CorpsAfrica. Through active listening, keen observation, effective facilitation, and collaborative efforts with locals, I continuously learn and grow both personally and professionally. Over the past months, my experience has been nothing short of exciting, educational, […]
Exploring Countless Thoughts: Navigating the Depths of the Mind
Human thought is a marvel of complexity, influenced by our experiences, emotions, and the world around us. From the mundane to the profound, our minds are constantly churning out a myriad of thoughts, sometimes fleeting and ephemeral, other times lingering and profound. Each thought is a spark of creativity, a whisper of introspection, or a […]
Meet Our Alums: Samuel Njuguna
Samuel Njuguna, a dedicated alumnus of the 1st cohort of CorpsAfrica/Kenya, has demonstrated remarkable progress in both personal and professional spheres since completing his volunteer service in Kaani, Machakos County. Following his service, Samuel seized the opportunity to contribute further to CorpsAfrica/Kenya’s mission by joining the organization as an Assistant Program Coordinator. Over time, he […]