Malawi STORIES

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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Keeping an Open Mind

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Prosperina Mpekansambo It was on that night of 16 September, in my quiet room in area 25, that I anxiously waited for my email. I had completed my training and...

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My Eyes Have Seen It All: There is Power in Togetherness

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Blessings Manda They say experience is a great teacher, I guess I can say that I am honored to be a part of this journey with CorpsAfrica. A journey that...

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Superstitions and Traditional Practices for Environmental Conservation

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Exchange Volunteer Mr. Daouda Faye When I came to Malawi I was impressed by many things, especially the mini forests in the cemeteries. I wondered why there were so many trees in...

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