From Dream to Reality: My Heartfelt Journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer
Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer Ms. Jeannette Uwiringiyimana Application process I became interested in becoming a CorpsAfrica Volunteer after learning about CorpsAfrica’s mission and their approach. This mission greatly motivated me, and I felt compelled to apply to join as a Volunteer. My desire to give back to society and share the experiences I’ve gained with […]
A Journey to Community-Led Development: Finding Home Away from Home
Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer Ms. Gisele Uwineza I first learned about CorpsAfrica/Rwanda when I was working on a climate change project with a fellow Volunteer at a health promotion organization. She asked me if I knew about CorpsAfrica/Rwanda, I replied, “No”, and after she briefly explained what it was, I immediately searched for CorpsAfrica/Rwanda on […]
Embracing the Path of Community Service
Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer Mr. Gilbert Mbonimpa Once Chinese philosopher Liao Tzu said “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”, and for me, that step was the decision to become an African volunteer. The path ahead was shrouded in mystery, but it was one I embarked upon with an open heart […]
My Long Awaited Journey to Community-Led Development with CorpsAfrica
Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer Ms. Beatrice Mukamurigo My introduction to CorpsAfrica came in 2021 through a colleague and mentor, Redempta Uwase, who was a CorpsAfrica Rwanda Volunteer in the Gisagara District of the Southern Province. At the time, I did not know this organization. Redempta passionately shared her experiences as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer and encouraged […]
My Journey with CorpsAfrica/Rwanda: A Tale of Growth and Integration
Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer Ms. Joyce Mahoro I first learned about CorpsAfrica/Rwanda through my colleagues, who shared their service experiences with enthusiasm. This organization piqued my interest, and I had a lot of questions. What is CorpsAfrica’s mission and vision? How do community members benefit from their work? My colleagues directed me to their website […]
Embracing the Beauty of a New Beginning in Nyamagabe, Rwanda
Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer Ms. Benie Niyodusingiza In the words of the brilliant philosopher Seneca, “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” My name is Bernie Niyodusingiza, and I proudly serve as a CorpsAfrica volunteer in the Nyamagabe district, located in the heart of the southern province of Rwanda. When I first received […]
Empowering My Homeland through Community-Led Development: A Journey with CorpsAfrica
Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer Ms. Nancy Aimee Ashimwe One day, while casually browsing YouTube, I stumbled upon a page that was about “CorpsAfrica.” Their videos struck a chord with me, and I was deeply inspired by their commitment to making a positive impact in communities. This ignited a burning desire within me to contribute to […]
Don’t Sweat!!
Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Mr. Herman Maina Karuga The most precious gift to mankind is life, good health adds to the wealth that can never be stored in a commercial bank nor its value be expressed in monetary value you never appreciate whatever you have until you lose it. The long walks in the hot […]
Adventures of My Heart as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer
Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Ms. Charity Gichohi In a mere month, I’ve embarked on a remarkable journey that has woven itself into the very fabric of my existence. Life has a way of leading us to unexpected places, where we encounter people who, in time, transform into our family and friends. My first month as […]
CSIS Into Africa Podcast: CorpsAfrica: Peace Corps, By and For Africans
By Mvemba Phezo Dizolele “Modeled after the Peace Corps, CorpsAfrica empowers African youth to work with local communities, emphasizing local ownership, collaboration, and participatory development. CorpsAfrica founder comments, “We’re creating a second Peace Corps, by and for Africans”. The organization aims to create a lasting impact by addressing community needs through a transformative and scalable […]