The Beauty of Integration
Filled with anxiety, fear, and nervousness, a new chapter had begun in my life, September 23, 2023, to be exact. A life away from home and family, and this is someone who has never been to a boarding school before, if I can recall properly the longest I have ever stayed away from family was […]
EMPOWERING YOUNG WOMEN: Reusable Sanitary Pad Making Training
In my community like many other communities in Malawi, access to safe and sustainable menstrual hygiene products is still a challenge that is constantly faced. As a way of eradicating this particular challenge, I trained 34 young women and girls from different youth clubs in reusable sanitary pad making, empowering them with knowledge and skills […]
Meet Our Alums: Mphatso Chembekeza
Mphatso Chembekeza, a dedicated alumnus of Cohort 3 in Malawi, is celebrated for his outstanding contribution to community development. During his service, Mphatso spearheaded an innovative project on Organic Fertiliser Production and Selling in partnership with the Mchenga Farmers Club in the village of Bango, Kasungu, Malawi. This project garnered recognition as the Most Innovative […]
Embracing the Unknown: My Journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Mchinji, Malawi
In the heart of Mchinji, Malawi, where the regularity of life is guided by tradition, I embarked on a transformative journey as the first CorpsAfrica Volunteer in this rural community. Leaving the comforts of home behind, I faced the overwhelming challenge of not only adapting to a new site but also laying the groundwork for […]
Unspoken Challenge During Project Identification
During my IST-1 training, while conducting presentations on community project ideas, I realized that an often-unspoken challenge for some community developers in the project identification phase is distinguishing projects that genuinely serve the greater good of the community from those influenced by individual desires. The first step to solving the challenge is acknowledging that individuals, […]
Reminisce
Sometimes I like to curl up in my comfortable position and scroll through the videos and photographs, moments captured while spending time with my fellow volunteers. A smile escapes my lips unknowingly, and a deep sense of belonging overwhelms me, leaving me amused at how attached one can get to strangers they met just the […]
Bahari ya maendeleo
CorpsAfrica imekua kufikia maeneo mengi ya vijijini. Sio tu kwa njia za kuleta maendeleo bali hata kwa njia wanazotumia ili maendeleo haya yakubalike vijijini. Kuwashirikisha wanakijiji kumekuwa chanzo cha wao kukubalika kwani kumewafanya wanakijiji hao kujiona ni wamiliki wa maendeleo. Pia, kuwapa wanakijiji hamasa ya kuona rasilimali zao zikiunganishwa ili kutatua mahitaji yao kwa njia […]
Learning Exchange: A Community-Volunteer Tale
Living among my community members has been a transformative journey, not just for them, but also for me as a Volunteer. In my role facilitating community-led development, asset-based community building, and human-centered design initiatives, I have immersed myself in various activities alongside community members. This engagement has not only allowed me to contribute to the […]
Allowing Me to Live Out My Adult Dreams While Giving Joy To My Inner Child
For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to have a pet growing up, but it was not practical due to unavoidable circumstances. When I embarked on this journey with CorpsAfrica, I knew the perks would be that I would get to do the work that gives me purpose and that I […]
Tapestry of Immersion Project Presentation
Three months into my deployment as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Mbondoni, Kenya, marked a significant milestone in my journey of community empowerment. Attending In-Service Training 1 (IST-1) was not just about learning; it was a testament to the dedication and collaborative spirit of the Mbondoni community towards sustainable development. IST-1 was a pivotal moment where […]