Of Service and Sacrifice: My Story as a Volunteer in Zomba Nsondole
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Margaret Magombo I vividly remember how nervous and anxious I was when I arrived in my community for the first time. I had no idea what my life and work was going to be like in this new environment. No friends, but flawless smiles on people’s faces; faces which were […]
CorpsAfrica’s First Virtual Event: PROJECTing Resilience
Wednesday, September 2, 2020: CorpsAfrica hosted its first virtual event, and the reviews are in: “A triumph!” “I must say that this is the best online event I’ve ever attended so far. It’s so inspiring to hear from all CorpsAfrica family (Board, staff, volunteers). It’s very engaging!” “Loved it! So inspiring!!!!” “Brava! Excellently done. I really […]
Reflection
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Mieke Mmeya “Life can only be understood backward, but it must be lived forwards.” — Soren Kierkegaard Dear Reader, Lately, I have been thinking about my journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer and how it has impacted my life. Volunteering in community development work has its own great moments that make […]
Welcome to the Other Side of the World
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Chifundo Chibaka Having spent a great deal of life in the city, I always thought most of the information I easily had access to, a person from a rural area would find a way to get the very same information, but boy was I wrong. After COVID-19 was declared a […]
Stronger Together in the Face of COVID-19
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Angella Chizimba The coming in of the COVID-19 pandemic has abruptly changed most of our day-to-day operations. Due to this, we have been pushed beyond limits to create new ways of operating, which has not been an easy task. The outbreak has drastically increased recently, making community engagements more difficult […]
Climate Pods: Global Water Challenges and Local Solutions
This panel discussion, led by CorpsAfrica’s Founder, Liz Fanning, featured former CorpsAfrica Volunteers that implemented water projects, including Belle Ange Niyonshuti from G1 Rwanda, Emas Potolani from G1 Malawi, and Saâdia Dinia from G4 Morocco.
The Plight of the Rural Girl Child in the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Margaret Magombo The emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic in Malawi has unsettled the already troubled life of the citizens of the landlocked nation. Malawi is predominantly made up of citizens whose daily sustenance is hand-to-mouth. The vulnerable of its society have had their worries doubled with the pandemic. Girls from […]
The Golden Woman
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Eliza Chanika There she goes, A woman of purpose Early as a bird, she rises to till the ground Her fields smile with the different crops she grows Soybeans, maize, rice, cabbages, sweet potatoes, tomatoes sometimes She produces enough to feed, and even more to spare Her family swims in the […]
Dakar FM: CorpsAfrica Sénégal sur Dakar FM pour parler d’Environnement dans les communautés
Ndawa Thioune, Volunteer of Cohort 3, shared her community experience in terms of preserving and enhancing the environment through the fish farm in Lake Taouey in Ndombo Sandjiry. CorpsAfrica/Senegal Deputy Director Mareme Ndour speaks about CorpsAfrica.
The Conversation That Left Me Dumbfounded
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Chifundo Chibaka In my upbringing, my parents strived not to dictate gender roles when it came to household chores. It didn’t matter if my female siblings were around, I would still do the dishes, cook, and clean the house. As a result, I have grown up to enjoy doing these […]