Kenya STORIES

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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A Journey of Learning and Growth

As I reflect on my first month as a Volunteer, I am filled with a sense of fulfillment and gratitude. This journey has been a remarkable experience, filled with learning, challenges, and heartwarming moments. The...

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Roots of Resilience: How a Community Tree Nursery Is Transforming a Kenyan Community

I marked my first national tree-planting holiday in Kenya, a key step toward our country’s goal of growing 15 billion trees by 2030. In Gituto village in Embu County, I used the day to reflect...

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Don’t Sweat!!

Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Mr. Herman Maina Karuga The most precious gift to mankind is life, good health adds to the wealth that can never be stored in a commercial bank nor its value be...

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Adventures of My Heart as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer

Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Ms. Charity Gichohi In a mere month, I’ve embarked on a remarkable journey that has woven itself into the very fabric of my existence. Life has a way of leading us...

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After The Long Wait…

Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Mr. Joseph Njuguna A white Toyota Caldina finally pulled up at the petrol station. While I’ve always been a fan of Toyota cars, from Supras to Land Cruisers, I never thought...

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Managing Expectations

Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Ms. Maureen Shayne Khasandi Managing expectations is a full-time job, especially when it comes to managing a community. As a Volunteer with CorpsAfrica, I have learned this lesson the hard way....

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Amazing Elderly Unity, Commitment & Collaboration in Kalulu Community

Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Mr. Frenko Pkirket In my extraordinary experience in this community, I had the privilege of being part of in the Kalalu community. What sets this community apart is the remarkable unity...

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Empowering Communities: The Road to Sustainability Through Community-Led Development

Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Ms. Gladys Mutemi In a world where communities have often been passive recipients of external interventions, a profound shift is underway. We are witnessing the transition from a “done-to-community” to a...

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