Mphatso Chembekeza, a dedicated alumnus of Cohort 3 in Malawi, is celebrated for his outstanding contribution to community development. During his service, Mphatso spearheaded an innovative project on Organic Fertiliser Production and Selling in partnership...
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In the heart of Mchinji, Malawi, where the regularity of life is guided by tradition, I embarked on a transformative journey as the first CorpsAfrica Volunteer in this rural community. Leaving the comforts of home...
While growing up in my country, I noticed that the majority of men did not know how to cook or even hold a cooking spoon. I used to think that this was a religious thing....
Welcome to my second and final blog of the year as we step into 2024! A heartfelt Happy New Year to all. It’s been an incredible journey during my three-month service as a Corps Africa...
On the day I was deployed to my site, I felt stressed and anxious about being away from my family and friends for some time. However, I was also excited about the opportunity to learn...
I never thought it was possible to comfortably work, enjoy, and build trust and relationships in a community in which you have zero background. To be honest, things are indeed easier said than done but...
Working with people in rural communities has always been my passion and I was happy when I started my journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer on 22 October 2023 to advance socio-economic development in Dedza District,...
Before anything great is achieved, your comfort zone must be disturbed. I must testify that every part of my life, up until now, has taken me to get out of my comfort zone. It was...
The mixed feelings planted in me made me wonder if I should start my journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer or not, but surprisingly it is now over two months since I have stayed in my...
Volunteering is an interesting journey that opens doors to a rush of different emotions; it takes you through moments of pure joy, self-discovery, and most importantly the beauty of human connection. In this blog post,...
