Malawi STORIES

Volunteerism: A Service That Sees No Weather

Weather is arguably a key determinant of what services are available to those in need of them. This is so because other services are best delivered in certain weather conditions and not the others. Air...

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The Power of Listening: Unveiling the CorpsAfrica Volunteer as a Listener

In the heart of my CorpsAfrica journey, I discovered that being a true facilitator goes hand in hand with mastering the art of listening. In the beginning, when I stepped into the community, I was...

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CorpsAfrica/Malawi Development Partners Training

CorpsAfrica/Malawi conducted a two-day training for nine Development Partners (DP) to acquaint them with CorpsAfrica’s work. The sessions covered various topics: Introduction to CorpsAfrica: Highlighting its founding, mission, values, and the pivotal roles of Volunteers,...

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Reflecting On My Experience with CorpsAfrica: Empowering Communities and Driving Change

My time serving in the community has been an enriching journey filled with invaluable lessons and experiences, all thanks to CorpsAfrica. Through active listening, keen observation, effective facilitation, and collaborative efforts with locals, I continuously...

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Exploring Countless Thoughts: Navigating the Depths of the Mind

Human thought is a marvel of complexity, influenced by our experiences, emotions, and the world around us. From the mundane to the profound, our minds are constantly churning out a myriad of thoughts, sometimes fleeting...

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Out Of The Cocoon

Experiences shape our perspective and reality. A larva living in a cocoon will never know the reality of a butterfly until it spreads its wings and lives the life of a butterfly. This is true...

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Pondering Three Months of Development and Impact as a CorpsAfrica Exchange Volunteer

Embarking on a new journey, I welcome you to my second chapter in the blogosphere. As an Exchange Volunteer with CorpsAfrica/Malawi, every step has been a testament to the transformative power of service and the...

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Bringing Our Community Together: Working As One For Change

In our busy lives, it’s easy to feel distant from our neighbors and the community we live in. However, some great things can happen that may bring us closer and make our communities stronger. One...

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Transformation Required

“Wow, how time flies, the integration period is over? Working outside of my comfort zone has been fascinating”. Over the past two months, I have been working with my community members to carry out integration...

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The Youth Are The Future

Last year, I was lucky enough to start working with a youth group from a nearby village. I say lucky because interacting with them has been an amazing experience because they have taught me so...

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