Malawi STORIES

My Advice to the Next Cohort

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Redson Nyondo I am in the middle of my service. Reflecting back, I see there are some areas that have made me excel and also, areas I needed to improve....

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Unique Things I Never Knew About Gulewamkulu

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Jailos Ghambi Gulewamkulu (the big dance) is a popular cultural dance one cannot miss among the Chewa in the Central region of Malawi. Since I was born and raised in...

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The Home I Never Expected

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Funny Maseya Here we are in Mzimba, Thoza! I should be honest with you; I did not like the idea of coming to Mzimba. During training, we were given an...

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Change is Today Not Tomorrow

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Dalitso Mndala When I look back and reflect on the time I have spent with the children at Tsalani Primary School, I don’t regret the decision to volunteer to teach....

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Living Life Together

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Chisomo Kamlopa It was around midnight when I heard my host mother knocking at my bedroom window with panic. I knew something was wrong, so we (with my host sisters)...

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“We Are the People They Have Been Waiting For”

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Chimwemwe Nzima As powerful as the quote sounds, it still has a story to tell. December, the month I arrived at my site I had mixed feelings as to how...

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The Lesson

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Chifundo Soko It’s been 2 months and some weeks since I have been here. In my opinion, I will say I have integrated pretty well; the host family considers me...

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Bwandilo (Market Day)

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Billy Makombola Whoever said “Mondays” are boring did not live in all corners of Malawi, especially some parts of Mzimba District. Here in my community, which is located in the...

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New Friends

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Alinafe Chikombole “It is the friends we make along the way that help us appreciate the journey!” Going into my second month of volunteering I have learned to appreciate the...

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Tchombe Drink

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Peter Mndalasini During one of my visits to my counterpart’s house, I found him with his pastor making a certain traditional drink. At first, I thought that they were making...

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