After attending my first in-service training, I was excited to collaborate with my community to select a project and develop the proposal. However, it soon dawned on me that I had to revisit a group...
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As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, one thing that remains consistent throughout the service is the presence of challenges often with no obvious solutions. At times, it may seem like some problems have no answers. But the...
At CorpsAfrica, transformation begins at the grassroots — led by young African changemakers dedicated to driving sustainable development in their communities. Two such remarkable Volunteers from the 2024–2025 Malawi cohort, Jean Nazimera and Harry Bvumbwe,...
It was a dark, rainy night in a quiet village, the only kind of sounds were raindrops drumming against tin roofs and the distant murmur of laughter from homes still buzzing with the excitement of...
When I first arrived as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I felt lost. I had so many ideas but didn’t know where to start. Should I talk to village leaders? Visit homes? Observe from a distance? Join...
When I first came to the village, I knew people would compare me to the previous Volunteer but I didn’t think it would be like this. Let’s call her Sarah (pseudonym) “Super Sarah”. Super Sarah...
Moving to Malawi as a CorpsAfrica volunteer has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. Leaving Kenya, my homeland, was not just a geographical shift—it was a cultural and emotional journey that...
When I first arrived at my site, I envisioned myself as the lead character in a dramatic story, ready to make an impact. However, I quickly realized that the real heroes were the people around...
Animal grazing is a norm among youths and the elderly here in my community. On a normal animal grazing day, some elders excited and laughing in the fields, and the air was thick with the...
In the heart of Rumphi district, stood a classroom block with stories etched into its walls. Built in 1966, this structure was a symbol of hope, knowledge, and community. But as the decades passed, time...
