The Nation: Tabitha Kasongo: Queens Hub Forum Founder and Agricultural Economist
By Nation Online “At only 23 years old, Tabitha Kasongo has contributed so much to her community. Currently serving as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, the young Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics graduate is an insightful coordinator with two years of social-economic development leadership experience. She is the founder of the Queens Hub Forum, an organisation which […]
The New Times: CorpsAfrica/Rwanda in Partnership with Unity Club, Engage Youth to Lead Changes in Taba Village
“Since October 13, 2021, CorpsAfrica has deployed 30 volunteers in 30 Districts in Rwanda. These volunteers are composed of young Rwandans who are university graduates, who receive training from CorpsAfrica and choose to dedicate almost one year of their life to the communities. This was enabled through a 3-year partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, aimed […]
AARP: Global Acceleration Summit 2022
Barb Quaintance, Vice President of AARP sits down with CorpsAfrica’s Founder and Executive Director, Liz Fanning, to talk about revitalization in Africa. May 2022 (20:39)
Peace Corps: Five JFK Service Award Recipients Embody Commitment and Connection
Written by Adrienne Benson “…Currently, Liz is CorpsAfrica’s executive director. Her instinct for community development is summed up by something someone wrote in her nomination: ‘One of the core foundations Liz implemented was for Volunteers to listen to people of the community, to understand the needs and then craft projects, along with local residents, to […]
The Glory of CorpsAfrica
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Witness Chawinga “A positive attitude may not solve all the problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.” – Herm Albright This is the literalness of CorpsAfrica in Malawi and other countries by trying to make a difference in bringing change to communities by placing volunteers […]
No Longer an Outlander
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Kaitano Maison At the beginning of my stay here at the site, most things were new to me because the environment itself was a bit tough for me to familiarize myself with. I am confident now that the environment has suited me in terms of social, topography, and weather. I […]
Together We Can, Success Time!
Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer Ms. Anitha Impumbya “If you can’t fly then run if you can’t run then walk if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward,” Said Martin Luther King. Living in someone’s life, feeling how they feel, facilitating, and empowering people in different ways of […]
On My Mind and In My Heart
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Patricia Lily Nyirenda The essence of hard work is found in the freedom of celebration. Are we celebrating anything at the moment? No, and yes, we are dancing to the tunes of climate change at the same time celebrating our efforts in climate action. We hope to celebrate the fruits […]
How Village Savings and Loan Associations Empower Women in Chitipa
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Lucky Katundu Twambilire (not her real name), is 29 years old, a mother of three, and a member of Mwalala Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs). A Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA) is a self-selected group of people, who pool their money into a fund, from which members can borrow. The […]
That One Good Act That You Need For Change
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Sibongile Nyirenda When COVID-19 was discovered, it took the world by storm. I was one of the individuals who was skeptical about this new disease. I always thought it was one of those diseases that would not affect my country. Unfortunately, Malawi was not spared from the pandemic. All I […]