Project Demo Day in Morocco 2023
CorpsAfrica/Maroc and Mastercard Foundation are pleased to announce Project Demo Day in Morocco May 5th, 2023 Hseven, Casablanca 5 PM On May 5th, 2023, after a rigorous selection process, four CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteers presented projects to donors and invited guests at the Hseven in Casablanca. Project Demo Day is a fundraising initiative that seeks to raise funds for community-led […]
Watts of Love Pilot Program in Collaboration with CorpsAfrica/Kenya
Watts of Love and CorpsAfrica/Kenya launched a pilot program for 100 solar lights for Cohort 1 in April 2023 with an additional 200 lights provided for Cohort 2 in November 2023. The main objective of the partnership is to work on a community empowerment program through the adaptation of the Watts of Love whose model […]
2023 Project Demo Day in Malawi
CorpsAfrica/Malawi and Mastercard Foundation are pleased to announce Project Demo Day in Malawi April 22nd 2023 Golden Peacock Hotel 2:00 PM-5:00 PM On April 22nd, 2023, after a rigorous selection process, four CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteers presented projects to donors and invited guests. Project Demo Day is a fundraising initiative that seeks to raise funds for community-led projects […]
Project Demo Day in Rwanda 2023
CorpsAfrica/Rwanda and Mastercard Foundation are pleased to announce Project Demo Day in Rwanda March 31, 2023 Ubumwe Grand Hotel 9:00 AM-12:00 PM On March 31, 2023, after a rigorous process, eight CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteers were selected to present projects to potential donors and invited guests. Project Demo Day is a fundraising initiative that seeks to raise funds for community-led […]
Morningstar: Mastercard’s Charitable Arm Backs CorpsAfrica Job-Skill Program Across 11 African Countries, touching 800,000 people
By Rachel Koning Beals “The expanded partnership will enable over 1,600 young African volunteers to impact over 800,000 community members, especially women, CorpsAfrica estimates The charitable arm of financial services giant Mastercard Inc. is backing a $60 million project aimed at helping young African leaders, especially women, with new jobs in healthcare, small businesses, education, […]
CorpsAfrica and Mastercard Foundation expand partnership to drive impact across 11 African countries
March 28, 2023, NEW YORK — CorpsAfrica announced today that its partnership with the Mastercard Foundation to develop the leadership skills of young Africans, particularly young women, has been expanded. The five-year partnership will empower participants to fight poverty and facilitate sustainable, community-led projects that impact public health, food security, education, gender issues, the digital economy, […]
My First Week in Gumo
Everything that we go through is a preparation for something ahead. I attended a university and as part of the requirements to obtain a degree, students were expected to stay in a rural community for 8 weeks for the first 2 years in the university. I was very sad having to leave my parents for […]
I Am a Knight: Inside the Knight Family
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Jolex Chicco Kaudama Everyone can freely share about everything. The fears, the stories, the joys, the sorrows, the new culture, the language, the food… It is good to meet again. Good to be encouraged by family members who are facing similar challenges and experiences. Good to get applause from the […]
I Found My Calling
Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer Mr. Olive Duhoredushima Recognizing that I’m volunteering and doing an exceptional job is critical. I had always felt indebted to give back to my country; fortunately, CorpsAfrica was the right place to respond to my calling since I was deployed in a new community far from home. I had never been […]
Sowing Hope, Harvesting Transformation: Olive’s Journey of Empowerment in Mbazi Sector
As I ventured into the picturesque Mbazi Sector, my heart raced with a mixture of excitement and trepidation. Leaving my familiar home behind, I embarked on a journey that would challenge me in ways I could never have anticipated. My name is Olive Duhoredushima, and I was about to become a CorpsAfrica Volunteer—a catalyst for […]