From A Banker to CorpsAfrica/Uganda Volunteer On An Island
Buyiga Island, a wetland on Lake Victoria in Mpigi district was a world far away from a place I could call home to stay in. All you could see were mud brick houses, the only means of transport was a boat, no electricity, and no infrastructure but amidst all that I had to put away […]
Turning Challenges Into Opportunities
Huh! Challenges…… These are inevitable realities in life. The question is: How can we take advantage of the situation to suit ourselves? Five months ago, I would have called you “delusional” if you tried to encourage or tell me that living in a local community where you neither comprehend nor speak the language was a […]
A Season of Transformation in Kamwathu Sub Location
When I first arrived in the Kamwathu Sub location in October 2024, the scene was bleak—dry, parched land, water scarcity, and struggling crops. The community was burdened by these challenges but inspired me with their resilience and determination to adapt. By December, everything had changed. The rains came, and the transformation was incredible. The barren […]
The Standard: Kenya to host over 1,000 youth leaders for CorpsAfrica ACC conference
Written by Mike Kihaki “Kenya is set to host over 1,000 youths for the second CorpsAfrica All-Country Conference (ACC 2025), a major gathering of youth leaders, volunteers, and development experts focused on advancing community-led solutions across the continent. This conference, organised by CorpsAfrica, an international non-governmental organization active in 10 African countries, arrives at a […]
Preparation is Everything!
Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Mr. Hamza Aboubaigi Speaking Arabic and wearing modern clothing in front of 34 Berber men isn’t really the best way to leave a good first impression! As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I was appointed to manage a project that had already started in a Berber commune in the southeastern verse of the […]
Melodies of the Tharaka People, Dancing to a New Tune
The Tharaka people in Kitui dwell between the Nithi highlands and across the River Tana. An intriguing community with a distinct musical and culinary style. “Ngima” is what they name it; on the opposite side, where the Nile finds its source, the same term signifies life. It’s amusing that they share the majority of the […]
When Everyone Knows You and You Know No One
One thing about moving into a new place or community is that everyone easily notices you and seems to know who you are since you are the new face in the neighborhood. The community also expects you to recognize them or at least be familiar with them. What they do not know is that you […]
Embracing Integration: My CorpsAfrica Journey
As I stepped into my new community for deployment as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, a wave of mixed emotions washed over me. I felt both excitement for the adventure ahead and a tinge of sadness and loneliness. My journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer has been deeply rewarding and enlightening, though it began with moments of solitude […]
Unleashing Creativity Through Baking
One ordinary evening, I received a call from an unfamiliar number. Curious, I answered. The first words I heard were, “Unajua kuunda keki?” (Do you know how to bake a cake?). I instinctively replied, “Yes,” though uncertainty immediately crept in. I asked who was calling, and she responded, “Ni rafiki” (It’s your friend). It dawned […]
Green Fields, Stronger Futures: Volunteering with the Community
As the morning chill lingers, I’m out on the community farm, surrounded by the peaceful hills of Charuru and Nyambene. Today, like many mornings before, I’m harvesting fresh green vegetables alongside the community. There’s something deeply fulfilling about being connected to the earth, feeling the soil in my hands, and knowing that the crops we […]