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Getting Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable!

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...

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Should I Take This First Step or Not?

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...

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Unveiling the Beauty of Volunteering: A Heartwarming Journey with Children

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,...

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My Journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer Thus Far

I first heard about CorpsAfrica in my third year at university when my mentor posted about it. I remember attempting to apply, without knowing the requirements and everything. Since then, I have vowed to one...

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Embracing Change

Have you ever heard someone say that change can be terrifying? It’s because, for most people, change means stepping out of their comfort zone and facing new situations or experiences. People are often afraid not...

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My First Impression of Volunteerism

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Osman Leedhakar Moyo Having fully armed with expertise in community-led development approaches, I ventured down the famous Khwekwerere road of Dedza District which is located in the central region of...

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Volunteering: A Gift That Keeps on Giving

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. John Mkungula My time in the Chole/Ntonya community has been a transformative journey, filled with invaluable lessons and enriching experiences. From the moment I arrived, I was enveloped by the...

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Une Jour en tant que Volontaire

Écrit par Mme Nganawe Chiwona, volontaire d’échange CorpsAfrica/Sénégal The sun rose over the vibrant landscape of Senegal, casting a warm glow over the community where Nganawe, an Exchange Volunteer from Malawi was sent. Her day...

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Journey of My Integration In My Site

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Richard Ezra On 23rd September, 2023 around 5 pm I arrived in Chikwawa. The journey took over 5 hours from Lilongwe to my site. As I was traveling something in...

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Out of My Comfort Zone as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Fides Jere It took me a lot of courage and energy to step out of my comfort zone to find myself a home in my community, in the Eastern Region...

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