Upon first arrival into my community as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I carried two suitcases and a heart full of purpose, but very few of the right words. Growing up far from Malawi, let alone rural...
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That question stayed with me throughout my time in Kachekula. Every day, I watched women wake up early, work hard, and do everything they could to support their families. They sold vegetables by the roadside,...
I remember sitting alone in my room days before Pitch Day, staring at my notes and trying to imagine myself standing in front of that audience. Every time I pictured it, fear would take over....
I never imagined I’d one day lead a tree nursery project, especially not one involving the youth. But sometimes, the most meaningful experiences begin with a simple, hesitant thought. When I arrived in my community,...
When I first arrived in the Gowo community, I honestly wasn’t sure how things would unfold. I was nervous and unsure how I would fit in. Then I started paying close attention to what daily...
My integration journey in the Undi community of Dedza, Malawi, has been exciting, eye-opening, and deeply rewarding. As a CorpsAfrica volunteer, integration was my very first mission, thus learning the community, adjusting to daily life,...
When I first arrived in my community as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I carried with me an invisible backpack full of expectations, ideas about what I would do, what I would teach, and how quickly I...
What if I told you that a simple batch of donuts could change the way young people think about opportunities? In many Malawian communities, young people often believe that starting a business requires a lot...
My journey with CorpsAfrica Malawi began with a single step into Mkongolo Village, Nkhotakota, under T/A Mwadzama. As the dust settled, I was welcomed into a community that would become my greatest teacher. I arrived...
In my community, early outreach efforts met with low turnout. What looked like apathy was actually a practical barrier, many youth believed meetings were only necessary when tied to official requirements such as presenting National...
