Kenya STORIES

Celebrating the Festive Season with My Adopted Community

As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, my three months of service have been transformative. Stepping into a different community, I’ve not only dedicated my time to uplifting its spirit but also found myself celebrating the festive season...

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A Family Unified by the Art of Giving

Who do you call when things have gone amiss? Who do you talk to when things don’t go as planned? Who do you tell about your failures and still not feel judged or ashamed? Who...

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Serving from the Inside Out: The Love-Fueled Volunteer

Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Ms. Gladys Yale Mutemi Community service is a journey that originates from within, specifically from the Volunteer’s heart. It’s a realization that serving others necessitates serving oneself first. To genuinely spread...

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Learning, Unlearning, and Relearning

Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Ms. Betty Mutua As the months go by and I continue to engage with the community members, I have realized the importance of not just learning new things but also unlearning...

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“Being the Change” is Not Just a Slogan: It’s a Lived Reality

“You must be the change you want to see in the world.”. This serves as a powerful reminder that transformation begins at the individual level. My volunteering journey has presented me with an opportunity to...

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A Glimpse into Raphael’s CorpsAfrica Journey

Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Mr. Raphael Kivuva In the heart of cultural exchange and community development, I, Raphael, embarked on a transformative journey. Plunged into a new culture that defied societal norms, I found myself...

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Tharakanithi’s Sun and Hope: A CorpsAfrica Volunteer’s Journey

Volunteering with CorpsAfrica Kenya in Tharakanithi has been a whirlwind of adventure, laughter, nostalgia, and inspiring connections. Nestled in the Kathangachini location, Tharakanithi’s searing heat (30–37 °C) was a stark contrast to my cooler hometown...

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Building Bonds Beyond Borders

In the fast-paced world we inhabit, amidst the whirlwind of personal and professional obligations, it’s easy to overlook the profound impact that community volunteering can have. It’s more than just lending a helping hand, it’s...

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Healing the World One Dance at a Time

I know we humanitarians have big plans, dreams, and aspirations for the kind of imprint we want to leave in this world. Most of the time we want it to be huge, something that we...

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Embraced by a Tapestry of Togetherness: A Volunteer’s Tale

In the heart of a vibrant community, my CorpsAfrica Volunteer experience has been a tapestry of joy and unity. From day one, I integrated impeccably, becoming not just an outsider, but a fellow dreamer in...

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