Integrating with An Open Mind
Being open-minded involves being receptive to a wide variety of ideas, and information, critical thinking, and asking questions. It also involves embracing other people’s beliefs and ideas to learn and grow personally. Integration in communities has not always been easy but having an open mind while interacting and living with the community members has helped […]
Embracing Community: A Journey of Connection and Growth
Throughout my service, one important element has continually shaped my experience as a Volunteer in my community: the sense of togetherness of the community. In reflecting on my journey, I am struck by the bonds I have made with the members of my community. The essence of kindness and mutual support fills every aspect of […]
My Journey Is Not Yet Over
My journey is not yet over but I have much to share. Stepping into an under-resourced community, I was met with challenges that seemed insurmountable. Yet, through the lens of Human-Centered Design (HCD) and Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), I discovered a wealth of untapped potential. When I first embarked on my journey with CorpsAfrica, I […]
The Backbone of Progress: Women Driving Community-Led Development Through Active Participation
In the heart of my community, where development faces unique challenges, lies a source of unwavering commitment and determination: “Women”. Their active involvement in community meetings concerning the development of Hamunyepo village serves as the driving force behind positive change. In this blog, we’ll explore the invaluable role women have played and continue to play […]
Lighting the World
Imagine a mother lifting lit firewood for her child to do homework, children staying in total darkness for hours at night till they develop eye conditions, families earning 5 dollars a week through casual labor who end up spending almost half of it buying kerosene which they put inside a glass bottle with a piece […]
Silver Lining
If someone had told me that I would become a school teacher at some point in my life, I would have never believed them, no matter how many alternate realities there may be ( Spiderman’s multiverse 😁). Yet, here I am, not only teaching but fully committed to the profession to the extent that I […]
I Can Because We Can
In CorpsAfrica’s effort to ensure empowerment in people, both the African youths and the under-sourced communities in Africa have majorly benefitted; the youths through gaining tremendous knowledge, exposure, and getting a chance to impact African societies. The communities on the other hand have witnessed an improvement in their living through the understanding that whatever assets […]
Guiding Stars
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, mentoring youth has become important to me. I’ve learned that knowing, loving, and protecting every child is so important. Working closely with the young members of our society has not only enriched their lives but has also deeply impacted my own. By using simple methods like sports, I’ve seen how powerful […]
Understanding Community Contribution In A Project
As we are actively engaging the community to come up with the desired project, this has given me an avenue to understand and embrace the importance of community participation in a project. Apart from the assured sustainability of the project, community contribution provides a deep understanding of the community and what they hold important. Community […]
Un Voyage Vers l’Inconnu : Les Larmes de la Découverte
Dans le silence accablant de ma première nuit à Sass Mack, un village sérère inconnu, j’ai ressenti l’écho de l’incertitude et de la peur résonner dans chaque recoin sombre. Tout était nouveau et étrange, et l’inconnu était une mer tumultueuse dans laquelle je me suis plongée avec audace et peur. La nourriture, la langue, l’état […]