Global Staff Training Podcast- Featuring Hope and Raymond
CorpsAfrica/Senegal a accueilli le Global Staff Training. Cette formation est conçue pour développer les connaissances et les compétences des TO (Training Officers) et des VL (Volunteer Liaisons) et pour renforcer les relations entre eux, en particulier entre les bureaux pays, CorpsAfrica/Senegal, CorpsAfrica/Malawi, CorpsAfrica/Maroc, CorpsAfrica/Rwanda, CorpsAfrica/Ghana, CorpsAfrica/Kenya, CorpsAfrica Uganda, CorpsAfrica/Gambia et CorpsAfrica/Ethiopie, afin de renforcer le […]
SPECIAL PODCAST: Insights into Volunteerism and Community Development
Hosted by Khadija Benayad, a dedicated Volunteer from Group 8, this special episode brings us to the heart of volunteerism. Mostafa Essalai, Training Officer & Field Coordinator, and fellow Volunteer Hajar Mouslim join her. With special guest, Abderrahim Boualy, CorpsAfrica Alumni Network Manager. Khadija and Hajar shared their personal experiences of volunteering in CorpsAfrica, both […]
Meet Our Alums: Irene Kihumba
Irene Kihumba served in the 1st cohort of CorpsAfrica/Kenya in Kikumi, Makueni county. Since ending her Volunteer service, Irene has had some exceptional transitioning experiences including: Irene has attended two key youth conferences and events. These include: YouthConnekt Africa Summit under the theme: Youth Innovating a Borderless African Renaissance. The summit was hosted by the […]
Senegal Pitch Day 2024
CorpsAfrica/Senegal hosted its de-centralized Pitch Day events on May 28 and May 30, 2024. The events were hosted in the following four regions: Saint Louis, Kaolack, Kédougou, and Ziguinchor. Two Volunteers were selected per region to pitch their projects. 221 were brought together, including 51 Volunteers, 13 Alumni, 17 Staff Members, as well as partners, community […]
Resilience Through the Earthquake
Despite the devastation of the 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Morocco on September 8th; staff and Volunteers still found the strength to carry on amidst the destruction all around them. Responding to the calls they received from people they worked with in the affected areas, CorpsAfrica alumni and staff were among the first to arrive in […]
Meet Our Alums: Ulysse Uwayo
Ulysse Uwayo is a G3 Volunteer. He joined CorpsAfrica/Rwanda in 2021 and facilitated sustainable changes in the Ngororero district in Rucumu Village. Through various meetings and a community mapping exercise facilitated by Ulysse, together with his community, they implemented the piggery farming project that was identified by community members. This project has had a significant […]
The CorpsAfrica Story
CorpsAfrica was founded in 2011 by former Peace Corps Volunteer Liz Fanning, inspired by young Moroccans eager to contribute to their communities. With the vision of empowering young Africans as catalysts for lasting growth, CorpsAfrica provides a transformative experience. Our mission is to shift Africa’s development from external aid reliance to empowering its people. We […]
Meet Our Alums: Gideon Masengesho
Meet Gideon Masengesho, a CorpsAfrica alumnus whose journey exemplifies dedication, resilience, and community impact. Serving in both Cohort 2 and extending his service in Cohort 3, Gideon’s commitment to service transcends boundaries. Newly wedded and currently residing in Rutsiro District, Western Province, Gideon holds a Bachelor’s degree in law, a testament to his academic prowess. […]
Meet Our Alums: Prudence Regina Sambou
Prudence Regina Sambou, Cohort 5 Alumni Prudence has developed a range of body products based on medicinal plants, and local and agricultural products. It produces soaps based on coconut, olive, palm, date, and plant oils such as mango, manioc, poefteune, papaya, and lemon. She also has a range of treatments for muscular and joint pain […]
Matching Scholarship: Say Hello to Group Three
We are delighted to announce that the selection process for Cohort Three of our Matching Scholarship Program has been completed, and we have chosen 10 exceptional alumni to receive the scholarship. The Matching Scholarship program is crafted to provide partial scholarships, acting as a crucial catalyst for deserving CorpsAfrica Alumni. Our mission is clear yet […]