March was a month of both challenges and encouraging progress in the implementation of community activities. While there were some difficulties such as limited resources, inconsistent attendance, and slow adoption of certain activities, the overall...
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There’s a common assumption I keep hearing: “Young people just don’t want to show up.” But after working closely with youth in my Emulama community, I’ve learned something very different. It’s not that they don’t...
April has not been an easy month and honestly, I wouldn’t want it any other way. Serving as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer here in Shanjetso has taken me on a journey far beyond what I expected....
The pigsty stood unfinished for weeks. Not because people didn’t care, but because life kept getting in the way. Time, resources, coordination, everything seemed to move slower than planned. Some days, only a few people...
In Buuri East Ntumburi location, Kongo Acheke village, a community milestone was reached with the purchase of 3 hay balers and 2 grass cutters. After months of mobilization, fundraising, and spirited debates, the machines were...
They say a single seed holds the potential to feed a village, but in the heart of our community, it’s doing so much more. As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I’ve witnessed many projects, but few are...
Today I am celebrating how far my voice has come. If you met me two years ago, you probably wouldn’t remember me. I chose the back seats. I kept my thoughts to myself. Speaking in...
The first time I followed my host mother to fetch water, I thought I was simply helping with a chore. The sun was already high, and the path stretched further than I had expected. We...
Some homes we are given others gently choose us. I arrived in the evening, tired and unsure of what to expect, but they welcomed me with warmth that instantly put me at ease. They asked...
In the heart of Western Kenya, within the vibrant communities of Kakamega County, specifically Esumeiya and Eburenga, a powerful transformation is taking place. Under the leadership of Irakoze Solange, a CorpsAfrica Kenya Volunteer, a group...
