Youth Leaders in Senegal Advance Climate Action Ahead of IVY 2026
As momentum builds toward the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development 2026, CorpsAfrica Volunteers continue to demonstrate how young leaders can collaborate with communities to identify priorities, implement locally driven solutions, and strengthen resilience from the ground up. We are proud to stand alongside partners who believe in the power of volunteerism to advance […]
CorpsAfrica/Malawi Human Centered Design Training
CorpsAfrica/Malawi Human-Centered Design training. Produced by Volunteer Abdellah Azizi. February 2016. (06:22)
Creating Lasting Impact: The Ripple Effect of CorpsAfrica Service in Jiffin Community
Located in the Lower River Region of The Gambia, Jiffin Community, like many rural areas, faces challenges including limited income opportunities, youth unemployment, climate vulnerability, and lack of reliable transportation, particularly during medical emergencies. During his year of service as a CorpsAfrica Exchange Volunteer, James Kaguyu Njau from Kenya worked closely with the people of […]
Vote for CorpsAfrica/Kenya in the 2025 NGOs & Kenya ESG Awards!
We are thrilled to share some exciting news! CorpsAfrica/Kenya has been nominated for the Best Use of Social Media in the 2025 NGOs Awards, competing against five other incredible finalists. We’re aiming for Position 1, and your support could make all the difference! Vote here: https://ngosawards.com/voting We’re also proud to be nominated in the Kenya […]
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 address challenges that locals faced in accessing reliable internet and financial services. MTC Limited is now providing local communities with […]
CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer’s Menstrual Hygiene Project
The African Network of Southwest Florida highlighting CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ireen’s project on menstrual hygiene. January 2019. (02:40)
Shaping Changemakers: CorpsAfrica Launches 2025 Pre-Service Training Across Africa
At CorpsAfrica, we are once again entering the inspiring season of Pre-Service Training (PST), a transformative period where young people from across the African continent come together to begin their journey as CorpsAfrica Volunteers. PST is more than just training; it is a life-changing experience that equips young Africans with : Skills Knowledge Mindset […]
A Bar of Soap, A Step Toward Transformation
When Magombe Muzamiru, a CorpsAfrica Uganda Exchange Volunteer, began his Year 2 service in Mutuuma village, Kenya, he quickly learned that change starts with listening. The women of Mutuuma were looking for ways to supplement their income beyond farming. Together—with Magombe facilitating the process—they used the Innovator’s Compass, a community-centered problem-solving tool, to explore possible […]
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 project was initiated through conversations facilitated by Ashiraf about possible income generating activities that youth could do, using the available […]
Nakaseeta Community Market
The Nakaseeta Community market was established in July 2024 under CorpsAfrica/Uganda. Located over 200 Kilometers from Kampala district, Uganda, the market initiative is a testament to the effectiveness of community led development and community engagement. What seemed a far-fetched thought has fast become a reality as members have a market, they now call their own. […]