Men Not Doing Household Chores: Religious or Culturally Based?
While growing up in my country, I noticed that the majority of men did not know how to cook or even hold a cooking spoon. I used to think that this was a religious thing. However, upon coming to Southeast Malawi, I discovered that men here are involved in household chores such as cooking, washing […]
Reflecting on Three Months of Growth and Impact as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer
Welcome to my second and final blog of the year as we step into 2024! A heartfelt Happy New Year to all. It’s been an incredible journey during my three-month service as a Corps Africa Volunteer, and I’m thrilled to share my enriching experiences and lessons learned along the way. Teaching Adventures at Mbachundu Primary […]
Breaking Barriers: Empowering Young Girls Through Menstrual Hygiene and Education
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in my community for the past three months, my primary focus has been on honing essential skills—observation and listening. These skills have not only allowed me to understand the unique challenges within my community but have also propelled me to take action in pursuit of positive change. During my time here, […]
Entrepreneurship Incubator: Meet Cohort Two
Six alumni have been chosen to participate in Cohort Two of the Entrepreneurship Incubator program. Each of these selected alumni has received an upfront seed funding of $5,000 to bolster their venture capital, to generate more job opportunities within their communities. Following a thorough evaluation process, we are delighted to introduce the six outstanding finalists […]
Navigating the Language Barrier
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, having to live far away from home with communities that don’t speak a similar language as you can be quite terrifying. Being a volunteer and having this huge passion for helping people, my first thought is not running or locking myself in the room, nor is there room for escaping, hence […]
Getting Out of the Comfort Zone
On the day I was deployed to my site, I felt stressed and anxious about being away from my family and friends for some time. However, I was also excited about the opportunity to learn and experience new cultures and to support the process of community change as a facilitator. When I arrived, my host […]
Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone
I never thought it was possible to comfortably work, enjoy, and build trust and relationships in a community in which you have zero background. To be honest, things are indeed easier said than done but I had to take a bold step of moving out of my comfort zone to a new community that I […]
Love In All Its Forms Can Transform Lives.
As I sojourned on the path as a CorpsAfrica volunteer in the Umande sub-location for the past three months, the excitement of making a difference collided with the challenges of being a stranger in an unfamiliar place. The initial days were marked by a profound sense of isolation, navigating a sea of new faces, languages, […]
The Paradoxical Route
Working with people in rural communities has always been my passion and I was happy when I started my journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer on 22 October 2023 to advance socio-economic development in Dedza District, Central Region of Malawi. It was a hot-sunny day indeed but I felt hotter due to the pressure I had […]
Celebrating the Festive Season with My Adopted Community
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, my three months of service have been transformative. Stepping into a different community, I’ve not only dedicated my time to uplifting its spirit but also found myself celebrating the festive season in a unique and heartwarming way. The community members have embraced me wholeheartedly, treating me not just as a volunteer […]