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​A JOURNEY SO MARVELOUS

10/8/2018

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Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr.  James Matipwiri

​When I look back and check my clock, I get overwhelmed and I realize that the hands have made countless cycles in registering a year of my voluntary service. As a Somali proverb says, "Every camel was once a two-year-old" the words reminds me of my experiences I have had during my service as a volunteer in Dedza. As time goes, we play, we learn and grow. But it is much more than that with me because my time as a volunteer has helped me developed into a different individual. In short, they made me grow in so many different ways.
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Having served as a volunteer in Dedza East, I have learnt a lot of things that I never thought I would learn. I have collaborated with NGOs that I never knew existed. In short, the service has exposed me to the world inside my community.

Since October last year (2017), it has been a very exciting journey of learning and discovery. Before joining CorpsAfrica, I had no idea of what my potentials were like. Some people could describe me as possessing some introvertive characteristics but that was quite a perfect description. I had to come out of my comfort zone and unleash the fears. And I have realized that I can lead, I can facilitate change, I can help others transform their living conditions for better. I have emerged a transformed person with lots of new ideas, knowledge and experiences to take on the world.

Living alone in a new environment is stressful if not careful enough, so I made lots of friends in my community, some worth keeping while some always made me question what I am actually doing with them, but anyway, friends are friends. In a nutshell, I have grown and developed professionally, socially and culturally.
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I will never forget the experiences I have had throughout my entire service, the amazing people I have collaborated with, and above all, the impact my projects shall have in my community.
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Thanks to CorpsAfrica, The Hunger Project-Malawi (Kachindamoto Epicenter), World Connect, Huwa Village Development Committee, and fellow Volunteers for the support rendered. I am very proud to have to have been involved with you!
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