Uganda STORIES

Giving back to University Students

The CorpsAfrica/Uganda Alumni Association organized career development workshops at three universities, reaching over 300 students. These were from Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), Kyambogo University, and Kampala International University. The workshops delved into...

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From Land Disputes to Leadership

How I came from land disputes to leadership is a story worth telling from my service. When I first arrived in Keur Bamba Thiam- medina sabakh Senegal, I never imagined how deeply I would come...

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The Reality of Impact: Martin Twesigye’s Volunteer Journey

With a background in nutrition and livelihoods, Martin Twesigye had already witnessed the power of community-led development. But he desired to work even more closely at the grassroots level, which led him to join CorpsAfrica....

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Youth Engage-From Global to Local Development Actions

In the rural community of Musanze in Rwanda, social entrepreneur Adrien Manishimwe runs a growing ICT and financial enterprise- MTC Limited. The business is serving over 10,000 people. The enterprise came from his desire to...

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Home Is Where Your Loved Ones Are: My CorpsAfrica Journey

In my culture, there’s a saying: “Where your heart is, is where your feet go.” But over the past two years, I have learned another truth. Home is where your loved ones are. After my...

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Youth, Ubuntu and the Future of Africa

Visualize five days in Nairobi- “the Capital of Africa”. On top of that, imagine being surrounded by over 1000+ youth from over 11 African countries across the continent, collaborating, engaging in cultural exchange, and sharing...

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The Ripple Impact of my Volunteering

In every community, there are unsung heroes who serve to make a difference in the lives of others. Volunteers like me play a crucial role in driving change and creating a positive impact on the...

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Brickmaking for Makindu Youth

Makindu Youth Development Association of seven male youth was formed in 2024 with the support of Ashiraf Kakaire. The group of members from 17 to 27 years is engaged in brick making for income. The...

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From A Banker to CorpsAfrica/Uganda Volunteer On An Island

Buyiga Island, a wetland on Lake Victoria in Mpigi district was a world far away from a place I could call home to stay in. All you could see were mud brick houses, the only...

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When Women Help Women

This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible work of our female Volunteers among women and girls in the local communities. Like Kasia Gospos says, “Amazing things happen when women help other women.” When she...

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