Kenya STORIES

WHY BE A VOLUNTEER

Having followed CorpsAfrica/Kenya for a while on social media, I was deeply impressed by their impactful work in empowering communities and driving development through the active participation of youth. Their mission resonated strongly with me,...

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Christmas I Never Anticipated

I had never imagined Christmas festivals away from my mother’s matrimony! The absence of familiar sights, football tournaments everywhere, and more importantly the sound of family laughter have left me with an unexpected void. But...

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LESSONS I CARRY AS A CORPSAFRICA/KENYA VOLUNTEER

When I first arrived in the community, I thought I knew what change looked like. But the truth is, I’m learning that the real shift happens not in the solutions we bring, but in the...

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A Spring of Hope: My Journey with the Imbale Community, Kakamega County

When I first arrived in Imbale as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I was struck by the beauty of the land, but beneath that beauty lay a crisis. The community’s only natural spring, the main source of...

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From Sun to Snack

Tucked away in the heart of Baringo lies a quietly thriving gem—Fresh Wrap Limited, a department under the Seed Saver Network, turning the region’s abundant fruits into healthy, naturally dried snacks known as Organic Sunny...

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Reflections to My Former Self

Dear Me, Wow. Look at you. I remember when you first started this journey full of dreams, a little scared and wondering whether you were ready to leave everything behind and step into the stranger...

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The Impact of Water Scarcity on Community Life in Kamwathu, Tharaka Nithi County

Water is life, yet in the Kamwathu Sub location, access to clean and reliable water remains a daily challenge for many. As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I have witnessed firsthand how water scarcity affects every aspect...

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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. From the bustling streets of Lagos to the innovation hubs of Nairobi, from the resilient communities of...

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What A Day!

The day is the 8th of October, I’m supposed to have a meeting with the Community Health Promoters at the Eldume Dispensary. I am a bit nervous because this is only week 2 and I’m...

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From Disappointment to Growth

Often, we tell ourselves that navigating life without expectations is the key to avoiding disappointment. Yet, no one mentions the moments when we don’t even realize we have expectations until we’re hit with disappointment. In...

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