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Explore the latest news, updates, Volunteer activities, and stories from across the CorpsAfrica network.

MODERN GHANA | 67 Rural Communities to Host CorpsAfrica Volunteers

MODERN GHANA | Written By Sulemana Zakaria Sixty-seven rural communities across the Northern, Central, and Volta Regions are...

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Peace Corps and CorpsAfrica: catalyzing change side by side

Written by PEACE CORPS | When Liz Fanning was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco, she met many...

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Modern Ghana: CorpsAfrica/Ghana commissions community-led projects in Northern Region

Modern Ghana | By Sulemana Zakaria II Contributor CorpsAfrica/Ghana has begun commissioning a series of community-led development projects...

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CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer’s Menstrual Hygiene Project

The African Network of Southwest Florida highlighting CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ireen’s project on menstrual hygiene. January 2019. (02:40)

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Shaping Changemakers: CorpsAfrica Launches 2025 Pre-Service Training Across Africa

At CorpsAfrica, we are once again entering the inspiring season of Pre-Service Training (PST), a transformative period where...

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MODERN GHANA: New Maternity Block brings hope, healthcare to Cheshegu community

MODERN GHANA | Written by: Sulemana Zakaria A newly constructed maternity block in Cheshegu has brought renewed optimism...

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From Vision to Impact: What ACC 2025 Means for the Future of Youth-Led Development in Africa

A Milestone for Youth Leadership The CorpsAfrica 2025 All-Country Conference marked a strategic milestone in CorpsAfrica’s mission to...

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Celebrating CorpsAfrica’s Volunteers and the Power of Sustained Relationships

Fourteen years ago, CorpsAfrica began with a simple but radical idea: What if young Africans could serve like...

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From a Small Dream to a Big Movement: Our First Pitch and Launch Day in Ethiopia

We will never forget the feeling on the morning of April 9, 2025. We were setting up for...

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Dr. Patricia King’ori-Mugendi – How ACC 2025 Sparked Africa’s Next Chapter of Self-Reliance

The curtains have closed on an extraordinary gathering of Africa’s brightest minds—the CorpsAfrica All-Country Conference (ACC 2025)—held in...

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Youth at the Center: ACC 2025 in Reflection

Some gatherings merely fill an agenda, but others uplift your spirit. The 2025 CorpsAfrica All-Country Conference in Nairobi...

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“Where the Story Goes From Here”: Day Five at CorpsAfrica ACC 2025 Closes with Purpose, Pride, and Possibility

As the sun rose over Friday, June 20, there was a quiet shift in the air. After four...

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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...

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From Vision to Vocation: Day Four at CorpsAfrica ACC 2025 Unlocks Opportunities and Honors Ubuntu

Thursday was a turning point where possibility met preparation, and purpose found new pathways. On Day Four of...

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“Looking Forward”: Day Three at CorpsAfrica ACC 2025 Blends Vision, Ubuntu, and Cultural Power

Wednesday, June 18, 2025, marked a milestone moment for the CorpsAfrica All-Country Conference 2025: the Public Day, when...

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The Power of Getting Back Up: Lessons from Day Two of CorpsAfrica ACC 2025

“It is scary to fail—but it is even scarier to fail, fall, and not get up.”— Papa Ray,...

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Ubuntu in Action: 2025 CorpsAfrica All-Country Conference Kicks Off with Purpose and Passion

“We need a future where our youth don’t ask for a seat at the table—but build it.”— Liz...

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Dr. Samora – Africa’s Future Lies in Local Resource Mobilization and African Philanthropy

For decades, Africa’s development trajectory has been heavily influenced by external aid. While such assistance has and continues...

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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...

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CORPSAFRICA VOLUNTEERS CULTIVATE KNOWLEDGE AT NAMPO HARVEST DAY

At CorpsAfrica, we believe that creating opportunities for Volunteer visibility and networking are essential to their success. On...

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Dr. Patricia – Africa’s youth not a problem to be solved

Across the African continent, a deeply flawed narrative persists-one that portrays young people as disengaged, entitled, or burdensome....

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CorpsAfrica Strengthens Global Leadership Team with Two Key Appointments

CorpsAfrica is proud to announce the addition of two accomplished professionals to its Global Support Office leadership team....

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Dr. Patricia – Embrace Africa’s youth as catalysts for growth

Africa’s youth are not a problem to be solved, but an asset to be harnessed. Across the continent,...

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A Bar of Soap, A Step Toward Transformation

When Magombe Muzamiru, a CorpsAfrica Uganda Exchange Volunteer, began his Year 2 service in Mutuuma village, Kenya, he...

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Brickmaking for Makindu Youth

Makindu Youth Development Association of seven male youth was formed in 2024 with the support of Ashiraf Kakaire....

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The Standard: Kenya to host over 1,000 youth leaders for CorpsAfrica ACC conference

Written by Mike Kihaki “Kenya is set to host over 1,000 youths for the second CorpsAfrica All-Country Conference...

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CorpsAfrica Swears in First Cohort of Volunteers in South Africa

In January, CorpsAfrica reached a significant milestone by swearing in its first-ever cohort in South Africa. The cohort...

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United for Impact: A Celebration of Volunteer Power

In anticipation of International Volunteer Day (IVD) 2024, Volunteer organizations from across Ghana came together early to celebrate,...

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Nakaseeta Community Market

The Nakaseeta Community market was established in July 2024 under CorpsAfrica/Uganda. Located over 200 Kilometers from Kampala district,...

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Reflections from UNGA 2024: Championing African Youth Leadership and CorpsAfrica’s Impact

On September 26th, 2024, CorpsAfrica had the immense honor of hosting an unforgettable evening during the United Nations...

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