From the Beach to the Hills; Easy Adjustments
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Dingaan Kafundu Quite a lot has happened since my last blog post. The major thing is that due to circumstances beyond my control, I have had to change sites from the hot beautiful beaches of Nkhata Bay to the chilled, serene hills of Dedza. As much as I will miss […]
Power of Youth
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Exchange Volunteer Mr. Mouhiddine Hamma Working with the Youth Club of DAPP (Development Aid from People to People) NGO has made life here working in Dzaleka Refugee Camp more fun. I always enjoy the company of these nice people because through the club l am always inspired to be more creative and […]
Miracle Tree and My Community Realization
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. James Matipwiri Before I became a CorpsAfrica Volunteer I had no idea what kind of natural treasures the world of living outside of a city possessed, until I arrived and began learning about the natural environment. One thing specifically has stood out to me in all of the amazing stuff […]
CorpsAfrica/Malawi Partners with Grassroots Soccer
In Malawi, CorpsAfrica partners with Grassroot Soccer, an adolescent health NGO that leverages the power of soccer to educate, inspire, and mobilize at-risk youth. Katlyn Saley produced this inspiring video of their recent training. (3:09)
Home Away From Home
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Silvester Kunkeyani Change is inevitable, but also is the only thing that liberates people. Two months have now elapsed since I was deployed to my site in Nkhata Bay District, and my journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer continues to take its full shape. Wow! Who knew I would lose myself […]
The Story of the Spear, the Club, and the Dry Spell
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. James Matipwiri As the legend of our ancestors narrates the life of hunting and gathering for survival in their era, the DNA still lives among youths in my community. I’ve curiously listened to the stories that my host brother and dad keep telling me about how it was in the […]
My Integration Experience
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Chris Kaudzu Moving to a new community as a Volunteer and starting a new life can be nerve-racking since many things are expected from you during your service. Most of the time people imagine that a Volunteer is going to come to the community and run big projects without knowing […]
We Go On
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Dingaan Kafundu “Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many lives…” – Clarence, It’s A Wonderful Life Picture this. You and your buddy are off to a sunny, new, lakeshore destination. Endless beaches with glorious white sand. The whole lot. It doesn’t stop there though. You get to live in a […]
It All Begins With a Book and a Pen
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Wezi Kayira With so much time on my plate, how to spend it became a daily problem I had to solve. During my first days of service, I saw many hours being wasted, which left me feeling useless and unsatisfied. However, I decided to trade my boredom, frustrations, and idleness […]
“Wachinyamata Safoila”
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Caroline Luka Some of you may wonder what the phrase “Wachinyamata safoila” means, and others may be familiar with these Chichewa words. However, in the context that I’m using this phrase I’d be willing to bet that everyone needs some explanation. So let us get to work understanding what this phrase […]