Gambia STORIES

Community-Based Tricycle Transport Services Project

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Jula Kunda Community Garden Fence and Water Supply Project

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From Uncertainty to Belonging: My Deployment to Jula Kunda

The day of my deployment was one I had imagined many times, yet when it finally arrived, it came with emotions I hadn’t fully prepared for. I felt happiness, excitement, anxiety, and fear all at...

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When Service Became Real: My Journey into the Unknown

Pre-service training as a CorpsAfrica volunteer is filled with learning, bonding, and anticipation. But there comes a moment when everything shifts when service stops being a concept and becomes real. For me, that moment arrived...

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My First Day in Bumari– A Journey of Fear, Tears, and Unexpected Love

The moment I was dropped off in Bumari by my CorpsAfrica family, my heart grew heavy I tried to hold back the tears but deep inside I was crying not because I felt lonely and...

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What a Lonely Bantaba Reveals About Life in Nema Kuta

Learning to be more patient in Nema kuta taught me to be more curious and observant . The village Bantaba, its wooden pillars worn smooth by time and its roof offering more symbolism than shade....

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My First Steps into Service in Prince Community

Monday, 15th December 2025 marked a deeply emotional and unforgettable moment in my journey with CorpsAfrica/Gambia. It was the fifth day after the swearing-in ceremony of Cohort 3 volunteers and also the official close of...

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Majumba: Where My Heart Found Its Home and Purpose Took Root

For what felt like an eternity, I carried a quiet yearning, a deep-seated desire to contribute meaningfully, to leave a mark on national development that transcended mere participation. It wasn’t about doing what other people...

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BELONGING THROUGH MEALS : FROM RICE TO “FUTOO

I come from a hometown where meals are simple and predictable. Rice and bread are not just food to us they are a lifestyle. Every morning, afternoon, and night, you could find rice on the...

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Lessons Beyond the Classroom: Learning Development in the Field

Not every lesson in development happens in conference rooms,or strategic meetings filled with charts and presentations.Sometimes, the most meaningful lessons happen in the field, sitting side by side with community members and learning through the...

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