Uganda STORIES

Kinoni Community Transforms Me

My transformation in the Kinoni community has been very significant to me. I have rich experiences engaging in community work and implementing various initiatives. This has increased my understanding of Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) principles....

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Family-Led MUAC approach, a new frontier in fighting malnutrition

Nutrition has always been a passion of mine. As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I got the opportunity to facilitate the family-led MUAC (Mid-Upper Arm Circumference) approach as a new frontier in fighting malnutrition, especially in rural...

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Uganda’s Inaugural Pitch Day 2024

CorpsAfrica/Uganda organized its first-ever Pitch Day on the 28th of June 2024 bringing together 130 people with 54 organisations and institutions represented. Notable among these were representatives from the Ministry of Trade Industry and Cooperatives,...

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I am an Exchange Volunteer and I like it!

I am an Exchange Volunteer and I like it. My name is Alexis Irandukunda an Exchange Volunteer with CorpsAfrica/Uganda. Born and raised in Rwanda, I graduated from the Catholic University of Rwanda. In 2023, I...

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In Fields of Hope

In a village by the hills so green, A volunteer’s heart and vision keen. Youth gather, with spirits bright, To turn their dreams into clear sight. In fields of hope, we see the way towards...

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Empowering Change: My Journey with Jjajja Nagawa in Kabatema

Introduction: Serving in Kabatema has been a transformative journey, not just for the community members but for myself as well. Among the many stories of change and resilience, one that stands out is my experience...

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My Life as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer

It always starts with you; a positive mindset is everything you ever need in life. It was a beautiful morning when I thought about working with nonprofits. I immediately acted on my thought by picking...

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Let’s Go GLOW!!!

The teamwork between the CorpsAfrica/Uganda and Peace Corps for the GLOW camp in Lira district, Nothern Uganda was a game-changer. The camp was all about boosting the confidence of young girls in school through life...

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Navigating Community Solutions with Innovators’ Compass

As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, my success and strength are anchored on the Innovators’ Compass as a tool with five powerful questions to ensure community ownership and sustainability. With the application of the Innovators’ Compass, I...

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Reaping Big in Briquettes by Creating Sustainable Cooking Energy

My name is Magombe Muzamiru a CorpsAfrica/Uganda Volunteer stationed in Buleega village in Buikwe district. My volunteering journey started from Pre-service Training to the time of deployment in our communities. In my pre-service Training, I...

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