Malawi STORIES

Beauty of Volunteerism: Feeling a Deep Sense of Significance

“The deepest craving of the human spirit is to find a sense of significance and relevance.” – Dr. Myles Munroe. At its core, a deep sense of significance is about feeling purposeful, fulfilled, and connected...

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CAN’T STAND IT, The Kanyerere Desk Project

My service as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Kanyerere VDC would not have begun as wonderfully as it did and I am mostly thankful for my time as a volunteer teacher at Kanyerere Primary School as...

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Contributing for a Common Cause

After being in the community for almost seven months, it is now time to focus on the project implementation phase. This is a crucial moment for any CorpsAfrica Volunteer as it requires all your effort...

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Crafting Timeless Moments: The Art of Creating Lasting Memories

In the tapestry of our lives, certain moments stand out as vibrant threads, weaving themselves into the fabric of our memories. These are the moments that endure the test of time, casting a warm glow...

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Discovering a Positive Deviance: A CorpsAfrica Volunteer’s Journey in Empowering Women in the Tambala Community

In the Tambala community, where illiteracy among women and early marriages are prevalent, most women are engaged in farming and small-scale businesses like baking fritters and selling dried fish. However, amidst these common activities, there...

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Meet Our Alums: Innocent Uladi – Malawi

Innocent Uladi served as a dedicated member of cohort 5 of CorpsAfrica/Malawi. He served in Wimbe, Kasungu District. His notable achievements include successfully implementing three projects during his service. He implemented a primary project focusing...

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“Ovuni” or Ecological Bomb

Rural communities show great resilience and dynamism, enabling them to make the most of their local resources for their well-being. Take the example of a building material like clay. It is readily available and free....

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FACING THE REALITY: Project Identification and Proposal Writing

After I had successfully integrated with the community, came the project identification and proposal writing phase. Although I received proper training during In-Service Training 1 to prepare me for this phase of the service, I...

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Forging a Path to Positive Change

As a CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer immersed in the heart of a rural community in the Machinga district in Malawi, I have embarked on a profound journey of empowerment and transformation. Over the past months, my role...

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Sokhna, An Undeniable Force of Nature

About seven months ago, I was paired up with a Senegalese girl to be my sitemate. My first thought after finding this out, was how hard it was going to be to communicate with someone...

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