Découverte Thiobon, un coin de paradis en Casamance
Écrit par M. Cheikh Ngningue, volontaire de CorpsAfrica/Sénégal J’ai eu le privilège de plonger au cœur de la vie quotidienne du village de Thiobon, niché dans la commune de Kartiack, département de Bignona, dans la paisible région de Ziguinchor, à 452,2 km de Dakar. Ce lieu unique se situe au carrefour de paysages diversifiés, délimités […]
Histoire de Toulel Thiale
Écrit par Mme Khady Ountou Diagne, volontaire de CorpsAfrica/Sénégal Tranquillité, générosité, sécurité et convivialité sont les caractéristiques qui m’ont accueilli dans ce beau et accueillant village appelé Toulel Thiale. Toulel Thiale est un village situé au nord-est de la région de Matam, à 57 km d’Ourossogui, et est localisé dans la commune civile d’Agnam. Toulel […]
Learning and Growing
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Mable Mpagaja “Whenever you feel uncomfortable, instead of retreating into your old comfort zone, pat yourself on the back and say, “I must be growing,” and continue moving forward.” -T.Harv Eket. “I was thrilled when I was accepted as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer. During the pre-service training (PST), I met intelligent, […]
A Glimpse into Raphael’s CorpsAfrica Journey
Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Mr. Raphael Kivuva In the heart of cultural exchange and community development, I, Raphael, embarked on a transformative journey. Plunged into a new culture that defied societal norms, I found myself stationed in a community where tradition didn’t dictate who washed the dishes. It was a stark contrast to my community […]
Not So Clueless
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Tamandani Chawanda Looking out of the Cruiser’s window on my way to deployment; I was so anxious and excited contemplating all the work I was about to embark on in my community. Making plans about my integration and who I will work with to achieve these plans was at the […]
DIAGLE MON VILLAGE, MA TERRE, MA COMMUNAUTÉ, MON BERCEAU !!!!
Écrit par M. Ali Ba, volontaire de CorpsAfrica/Sénégal Aux premiers chants du coq, les braves fourchent la Terre, au rythme du Ngoyane et des battements des « bols », les Femmes autour du mortier préparent le « Thiéré » et ainsi Diaglé prend vie. Dans la mélancolie de l’espérance qui naît, les chants religieux s’alignent […]
The Journey of Hope
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Chikondi Felix Dula “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness” – Desmond Tutu. After being refined and reshaped in our understanding of development during the intense six weeks of Pre-Service training, where there was an in-depth exposition of Asset-Based Community Development and […]
Facilitating Change: My Journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer Begins
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Etta Kamtokoma I came across a call for applications wanting Volunteers released by CorpsAfrica on social media (WhatsApp to be exact). It wasn’t my first time learning about the organization; a friend was part of it, and I was always left in awe every time she posted pictures about her […]
My Small Village in Latmingue
Written by CorpsAfrica/Senegal Volunteer Mr. Wonderful Mulolo It is the busiest and happiest time of the year in the region of Kaolack in Senegal. Most households in the rural areas of this region rely on agriculture as their main source of income. At this time of the year, they are occupied with the task of […]
Walnut Picking Season in Azzaden Valley
Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Mr. Lahcen Chanchaf Hello Dear Reader, During the last week of September, everyone is busy in Azzaden Valley. The same is true on my site, most of the people are gathering walnuts, “Taqqayin,” as the local inhabitants call it. They stay the whole day in the fields enjoying their work. Nonetheless, […]