Ghana STORIES

Modern Ghana: Moroccan national Nadia Bennaoui bestowed traditional title in Northern Region

By Sulemana Zakaria II Contributor A Moroccan national, Nadia Bennaoui, has been honored with a traditional title in the Northern Region of Ghana in recognition of her outstanding contributions to community development. She was enskinned...

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Nadia Abdalla – Empower Youth to Build a Unified and Prosperous Africa

Despite their growing demographic—projected to make up forty-two percent of the global youth population by 2030—African youth face alarmingly high unemployment rates. In Kenya alone, thousands of graduates vie for a scarce number of formal...

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Empowering Young Artists: A Journey of Creativity and Entrepreneurship

As I sit here reflecting on my journey so far as a CorpsAfrica/Ghana Volunteer, I am reminded of the countless moments that have left an indelible mark on my heart. One moment, in particular, stands...

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Finding Home in the Land of the Mountains

When I first set foot in this serene Volta community as a CorpsAfrica volunteer, I felt like a fish out of water. But now, it’s as if I’ve sprouted roots here. Slowly but surely, I’ve...

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Turning Challenges Into Opportunities

Huh! Challenges…… These are inevitable realities in life. The question is: How can we take advantage of the situation to suit ourselves? Five months ago, I would have called you “delusional” if you tried to...

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Embracing Integration: My CorpsAfrica Journey

As I stepped into my new community for deployment as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, a wave of mixed emotions washed over me. I felt both excitement for the adventure ahead and a tinge of sadness and...

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My Journey with Augustina: Nothing Less than Service & Impact

At CorpsAfrica/Ghana, service is more than a commitment—it’s a way of life. Daniel Amoah, a Group 1 (G1) Volunteer, embodies this spirit. During his service at Anweem-Junction in the Central Region, he met Augustina Kpordzro,...

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My Experience with Gari Processing: A November to Remember

As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in a rural community in the Central Region of Ghana, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing and participating in the daily lives of the incredible people who call this place home....

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Winning the Hearts of a Community: One Child at a Time

In the quiet corners of every community, there exists an unspoken language – one that transcends words and cultural barriers. It’s the gentle touch of a child’s hand, the warmth of a shared smile, and...

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Journeying with the Children of Bogupalgu: My First Month as a CorpsAfrica/Ghana Volunteer

My first month as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Bogupalgu, nestled in the Kumbungu district of Ghana’s Northern Region, has been a journey of discovery, both personal and communal. Settling into this small community has brought...

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