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 the aspects of volunteerism, mentoring students in career pathways while equipping them with practical skills in CV writing and job‑search […]
CorpsAfrica at COP30: putting young Volunteers in the driver’s seat of climate resilience
CorpsAfrica at COP30, putting young Volunteers in the driver’s seat of climate resilience and raising the voice of rural communities in Africa at the Global Conference of Youth Climate(COY) and the World Leaders Summit in Belem, Brazil This year marks the fourth participation of CorpsAfrica in the annual Conference of the Parties (COP) on Climate […]
From Vision to Impact: What ACC 2025 Means for the Future of Youth-Led Development in Africa
A Milestone for Youth Leadership The CorpsAfrica 2025 All-Country Conference marked a strategic milestone in CorpsAfrica’s mission to position young Africans as catalysts for community-driven development, job-ready junior professionals, and leaders. As the largest All-Country Conference to date, it brought together over 1,200 participants from 11 CorpsAfrica countries to reflect, connect, and reimagine the future of […]
From a Small Dream to a Big Movement: Our First Pitch and Launch Day in Ethiopia
We will never forget the feeling on the morning of April 9, 2025. We were setting up for our very first CorpsAfrica/Ethiopia Pitch and Launch Day in Addis Ababa. The banners were up, the Volunteers were nervous but excited, and there was a real buzz in the air. Just a few months earlier, we were […]
Youth at the Center: ACC 2025 in Reflection
Some gatherings merely fill an agenda, but others uplift your spirit. The 2025 CorpsAfrica All-Country Conference in Nairobi was truly one of those remarkable experiences. Across five days, CorpsAfrica brought together Volunteers, staff, alumni, partners, donors, and public leaders in a shared space. The gathering aimed not only to celebrate the work but also to […]
“Where the Story Goes From Here”: Day Five at CorpsAfrica ACC 2025 Closes with Purpose, Pride, and Possibility
As the sun rose over Friday, June 20, there was a quiet shift in the air. After four days of deep dialogue, learning, laughter, and movement building, Day Five of the CorpsAfrica All-Country Conference 2025 invited participants to pause, process, and prepare for what’s next. It was a day of internal reflection and joyful closure, […]
From Vision to Vocation: Day Four at CorpsAfrica ACC 2025 Unlocks Opportunities and Honors Ubuntu
Thursday was a turning point where possibility met preparation, and purpose found new pathways. On Day Four of the CorpsAfrica All-Country Conference 2025, the energy shifted toward the future. The day was structured to help Volunteers, alumni, and participants explore the question: “What comes after service?” The answer came in the form of a vibrant […]
“Looking Forward”: Day Three at CorpsAfrica ACC 2025 Blends Vision, Ubuntu, and Cultural Power
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, marked a milestone moment for the CorpsAfrica All-Country Conference 2025: the Public Day, when ideas met institutions, communities met changemakers, and the movement opened its doors to the world. With the theme “Looking Forward: Community-Led Development, African Philanthropy, Pan-Africanism, and Cultural Exchange,” the day offered a sweeping view of what’s possible […]
The Power of Getting Back Up: Lessons from Day Two of CorpsAfrica ACC 2025
“It is scary to fail—but it is even scarier to fail, fall, and not get up.”— Papa Ray, Training Manager, CorpsAfrica/Ghana Day Two of the CorpsAfrica All-Country Conference 2025 embraced vulnerability, honesty, and growth. If Day One was about bold declarations and Ubuntu-inspired leadership, Day Two was about introspection and co-creation — embracing the complexities of youth-led service, and leaning […]
Ubuntu in Action: 2025 CorpsAfrica All-Country Conference Kicks Off with Purpose and Passion
“We need a future where our youth don’t ask for a seat at the table—but build it.”— Liz Fanning, Founder & CEO, CorpsAfrica With these powerful words, Day One of the 2025 CorpsAfrica All-Country Conference opened in Nairobi, Kenya — a bold celebration of youth-led change across Africa. Volunteers, alumni, staff, and partners from every CorpsAfrica country came […]