Malawi STORIES

I Was Here

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Ruth Chamangwana Beyoncé’s song, “I Was Here,” would get any person emotional, especially if they have spent a year trying to make a difference in people’s lives. I have had...

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READY…STEADY…PAINT!!!

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Caroline Luka Working with a partner organization can not only keep you busy but also help you gain more skills. A lot of things happen at Home of Hope orphanage...

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Sex Talk as a Means of Empowering the Youth in Our Communities

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Wezi Kayira I think the youth of today are very lucky. They can easily access information regarding sex, condoms, and HIV/AIDS without difficulties. They are not only exposed, they have...

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Things I Am Grateful For

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Twambilire Kalolokesya It is the eleventh month since I was allocated to my site. It has been a period of a lot of experiences. I have met people of different...

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Little Wonders

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Mildred Chirwa For someone who has never spent a week in a village, I really consider my village experience with CorpsAfrica as an achievement. I believe I can do anything...

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The Six Most Indispensable Lessons From My Volunteering Experience

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Silvester Kunkeyani Ten months down the line, wow!! Seems it was only yesterday since I became a CorpsAfrica/Malawi Cohort 2 Volunteer serving in the southern part of Nkhatabay district, north...

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To The Incoming CorpsAfrica Volunteers

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Khwima Nyirenda Dear newly recruited CorpsAfrica Volunteer Trainees, Earlier this month I had the privilege to attend a Youth Volunteering Forum organized by Mzuzu Youth Office. Among many speakers that...

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Living in My Site Changed Me

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Twambilire Kalolokesya Ten months have passed since I was allocated to my site and it has been quite an experience. As I live every day, I notice that I have...

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Big or Small Generosity is Everything

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Ireen Kanjala Meeting new people is not very difficult. Getting to know people and maintaining a relationship with them is not difficult either, but it’s rather challenging. This is why...

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Let’s Go Fishing

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Ruth Chamangwana Yup! It’s official. I love fish. From the beautiful patterns embroidered on the skin of the cichlids to the deliciousness of Chambo and usipa (these are types of...

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