It wasn’t just about carrying a sack it was about carrying trust, respect, and shared purpose. Walking together taught me discipline, humility, and the beauty of building connection through everyday acts. Volunteering is often seen...
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My time with my host family in Musanze District, Musanze Sector, Garuka cell, Cyanturo Village has been truly unforgettable. From the moment I arrived, they welcomed me with warm smiles and huge hugs, making me...
One day, I traveled to Rulindo District, Bushoki Sector, to my site in Karambi for a meeting with our new youth group. I arrived prepared to discuss saving with purpose and how young people can...
In August 2025, when every volunteer chose their site, I was deployed to Huye-Ruhashya. At first, I worried about living in a new place without family or friends. I wondered how I could integrate into...
The morning I arrived in Kansoro, the air felt different, fresh, calm, and full of unspoken possibility. I didn’t know exactly what waited ahead, but I carried one thing with confidence: the desire to learn,...
The long journey to Ngororero, specifically the Runyoni site, ended not with a formal introduction, but with an immediate and deeply touching embrace. Stepping out of the transport around noon, I was met by my...
For me, Christmas and New Year have always been very special moments. Traditionally, I celebrated these holidays with my family. On the evening before the celebration day, we would gather for a family dinner with...
When I arrived in Ruhashya Sector as a CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer, I came as a stranger unfamiliar with the community, its people, and their daily realities. Today, I no longer see strangers I see partners, innovators,...
It was on a Sunday morning when I was finally sent to the site where I would live and work. We boarded the bus quietly but with excitement, each of us carrying our bags and...
The morning I left home, I had no idea how deeply my heart would change. The sun rose softly over the hills, and as I packed my last bag, I felt a mix of excitement...
