When I accepted my CorpsAfrica placement, I truly believed I was mentally ready for rural life. I thought I was adaptable, open-minded, and prepared. But stepping into my new village taught me an unexpected truth:...
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It’s so hard to get out of bed when it’s cold outside and warm inside your bed, and you know you have to wake up anyway. That’s how it feels to be a volunteer; you...
By Chisomo Chingwalu The government has called for stronger collaboration and investment in youth-led community projects as a way of accelerating economic growth and sustainable development across Malawi. Speaking during the CorpsAfrica Pitch Day, Minister...
When I look back at the beginning of my CorpsAfrica journey, I see a young woman stepping into a completely different world. This world would challenge my definition of life, purpose, and community. Before my...
When I first arrived at my site, the sound of Tumbuka irritated my ears. It felt sharp, fast, and impossible to understand. I remember sitting quietly, overwhelmed, wondering how I would survive in a place...
Volunteering with CorpsAfrica has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. Coming from Ghana to serve in Malawi has opened my eyes to new ways of thinking, living, and connecting with communities....
When I first arrived in my community as a CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer, I carried with me an invisible backpack full of expectations, ideas about what I would do, lessons I would share and how quickly I...
When I first got deployed, I was filled with a mix of excitement, nervousness, and curiosity. I didn’t know exactly what to expect, but I knew I wanted to make a difference. Stepping into a...
After completing my Pre-Service Training, which provided me with knowledge and skills, I was assigned to work in Chikwawa. From the day of my arrival until now, it has been a journey of treading new...
Seven weeks ago, I arrived in my host community full of excitement, curiosity, and a touch of nervousness. I didn’t know the routines, and every face was new. But today, as I walk along the...
