Story Telling
Écrit par M. Ibrahima Sadio Ba, volontaire de CorpsAfrica/Sénégal Bonjour à tous, je m’appelle Ibrahima Sadio BA, je suis bénévole à CorpsAfrica, je fais partie de la cohorte six (C6) ; affecté à Nathia (commune de Bandafassi) à Kédougou : une région située au sud-est du Sénégal. CorpsAfrica est une organisation dont la mission est de […]
Une Jour en tant que Volontaire
Écrit par Mme Nganawe Chiwona, volontaire d’échange CorpsAfrica/Sénégal The sun rose over the vibrant landscape of Senegal, casting a warm glow over the community where Nganawe, an Exchange Volunteer from Malawi was sent. Her day began with the tantalizing aroma of freshly brewed attaya, a local tea. As she emerged from her modest host family’s […]
Journey of My Integration In My Site
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Richard Ezra On 23rd September, 2023 around 5 pm I arrived in Chikwawa. The journey took over 5 hours from Lilongwe to my site. As I was traveling something in my head kept coming, asking myself where I was going to start. This question was worth it considering my whole […]
Out of My Comfort Zone as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Fides Jere It took me a lot of courage and energy to step out of my comfort zone to find myself a home in my community, in the Eastern Region of Malawi. Sometimes challenging yourself can be uncomfortable and frightening at the same time, but you realize it’s a worthwhile […]
Keeping an Open Mind
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Prosperina Mpekansambo It was on that night of 16 September, in my quiet room in area 25, that I anxiously waited for my email. I had completed my training and was anticipating this email. However, what I was not prepared for was the uneasy feeling of waiting. After a few […]
Thiaba, mon chez moi…
Rédigé par le volontaire de CorpsAfrica/Senegal, M. Cherif Marena L’imagination est la force la plus puissante jamais mise à la disposition du travail humain. Imaginons donc une seconde en fermant les yeux. Une vie sans électricité et un réseau stable à notre époque. Une femme qui accouche sur une charrette alors qu’elle se rend dans […]
My Eyes Have Seen It All: There is Power in Togetherness
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Blessings Manda They say experience is a great teacher, I guess I can say that I am honored to be a part of this journey with CorpsAfrica. A journey that has landed me in a place full of beauty. By beauty, I mean the land itself and the people found […]
Superstitions and Traditional Practices for Environmental Conservation
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Exchange Volunteer Mr. Daouda Faye When I came to Malawi I was impressed by many things, especially the mini forests in the cemeteries. I wondered why there were so many trees in a cemetery. Inside is thick with vegetation. It was the first time I had seen anything like it. In some […]
“Being the Change” is Not Just a Slogan: It’s a Lived Reality
“You must be the change you want to see in the world.”. This serves as a powerful reminder that transformation begins at the individual level. My volunteering journey has presented me with an opportunity to transform the world by creating a ripple effect of positive change. Through my service, I have come to understand that […]
Voices from the Heartland: A Month of Rural Volunteer Service
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Anthony Forpenza Stepping out of the hustle and bustle of City life, I embarked on a transformative CorpsAfrica Volunteer journey, immersing myself in the heart of a rural community. This month-long experience hasn’t been just about lending a helping hand; it’s been about a profound exploration of community integration, cultural […]