Ghana STORIES

Community Interest: Uniting for a Shared Vision

As an advocate for Human-Centered Design, it can sometimes be challenging to determine whether the efforts made in promoting this message are having an impact. This is where the component of community interest comes into...

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The Power of Conversation: Reflections on my CorpsAfrica service

During my time in the Kpale-Ga community as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I experienced firsthand the transformative power of conversation. Engaging with the community through dynamic and captivating discussions opened my eyes to the incredible potential...

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ChannelOne TV: CorpsAfrica- Raising volunteers to serve in underserved communities

Tune into ChannelOne TV’s June 25th segment of #BreakfastDaily to hear from CorpsAfrica/Ghana’s Deputy Country Director, Jessica Musey, G-1 alumnus, Iddrisu Issahaku, and community members as they speak on the impact of CorpsAfrica’s service!

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Zipline and CorpsAfrica Partner to Address Critical Blood Supply Needs in Ghana

ACCRA, GHANA | June 14, 2024 — Zipline, the global leader in instant logistics, and CorpsAfrica, a global NGO that recruits and trains educated African youth as volunteers to live and work in rural, under-resourced...

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From Problem to Profit: How a Casual Conversation Leads to a Business Opportunity

A few days ago, I had a meaningful conversation with a member of our community about the challenge of bread scarcity during Ramadan. It was evident that many people struggled to find bread for their...

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Ghanaian Times: CorpsAfrica/Ghana Holds 2024 Pitch Day

Written by Cliff Ekuful “CorpsAfrica/Ghana has held the second edition of its annual pitch day event with about 30 volunteers participating in it. The Pitch Day, a key event on CorpsAfrica/Ghana’s annual calendar aims at...

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Embracing Language Connections for Effective Communication

Arriving in my community, I was immediately faced with the challenge of communication. The unfamiliar sounds of their language left me wondering how I would ever learn to speak it. Attempting Ewe lessons at the...

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Breaking Barriers, Empowering Lives: A Journey On Menstrual Health

In the Kukuo community——nestled away from the bustling city life, a silent struggle has plagued young girls. They lacked access to crucial Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) information and services, particularly concerning menstrual...

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Behavioral Change Journey

I have never been to the hospital for the past 26 years of my life until November 2023. Let me take you into the past. I am someone who hardly falls sick but even when...

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Five Months On, A Reflection of My Journey as a Volunteer Teacher

As I sit down to reflect on my journey as a Volunteer teacher with my community school kids, I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude and pride. Teaching isn’t just a profession; it’s...

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