Empowering African Youth: Investing in Community Service for Sustainable Change
Across the vibrant landscapes of Africa, a powerful transformation is underway—one fueled by the passionate energy and dedication of its youth. Investing in the potential of African young people is not just an altruistic endeavor; it’s a strategic imperative for sustainable development and societal progress. Amidst this narrative of empowerment and growth stands CorpsAfrica, a […]
Mini Job Fair for CorpsAfrica/Ghana Alumni
The Close of Service (COS) celebration marked the end of the G1 Volunteers’ service with CorpsAfrica/Ghana. During the graduation ceremony on November 29, the volunteers transitioned to become Alumni. As part of the ceremony, the Ghana office organized a mini job fair for the G1 cohort. The Country Office invited potential employers, including development partners […]
Collaborative Impact: CorpsAfrica/Kenya and Walkabout Foundation Partnership
The partnership aimed to improve access to mobility devices for people with disabilities in underserved communities. The main goal was to provide well-fitted wheelchairs, along with training on their use, to empower and enable individuals with disabilities to lead more independent lives. All of this was done through an HCD and ABCD approach. Results: 120 […]
Morocco Disaster Relief
On September 8th, 2023, a catastrophic earthquake rocked the Al Haouz province and its surrounding areas in Morocco, leaving behind a trail of destruction and despair. The aftermath of this natural disaster has resulted in significant loss of life and widespread devastation. We are relieved to announce that all CorpsAfrica staff and Volunteers, who had […]
The Journey of Cohort 1: Completing the Entrepreneurship Incubator
We are thrilled to share the remarkable journey and accomplishments of CorpsAfrica’s first Alumni Entrepreneurship Incubator cohort. Over the past three months, eight alumni-led ventures from Morocco, Malawi, Senegal, and Rwanda have undergone an intensive business training program facilitated by our partners at ES Maroc. The program, which kicked off in February 2023, provided these […]
Meet Our Alums: Jailos Ghambi
Meet Jailos Ghambi, a dedicated changemaker who served in Cohort 3 of CorpsAfrica Volunteers in Malawi. During his service, Jailos implemented a series of impactful projects, leaving a lasting legacy of positive change in his community. Hailing from Chitipa district in the north of Malawi, Jailos is a Public Health professional, holding a Bachelor of […]
Watts of Love Pilot Program in Collaboration with CorpsAfrica/Kenya
Watts of Love and CorpsAfrica/Kenya launched a pilot program for 100 solar lights for Cohort 1 in April 2023 with an additional 200 lights provided for Cohort 2 in November 2023. The main objective of the partnership is to work on a community empowerment program through the adaptation of the Watts of Love whose model […]
CorpsAfrica Launches Entrepreneurship Incubator
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Alumni Entrepreneurship Incubator, a fully-funded program designed to support CorpsAfrica alumni in their entrepreneurial ventures. The incubator will provide high-level business training and seed funding to help alumni turn their ideas into successful, job-creating businesses across Africa. Applications for the inaugural cohort opened on December 15, […]
CorpsAfrica/Malawi Partners with Grassroots Soccer
In Malawi, CorpsAfrica partners with Grassroot Soccer, an adolescent health NGO that leverages the power of soccer to educate, inspire, and mobilize at-risk youth. Katlyn Saley produced this inspiring video of their recent training. (3:09)
Meet Our Alums: Mohammed El Haddouchi
Meet Mohammed El Haddouchi, a dynamic individual whose journey with CorpsAfrica has propelled him toward remarkable achievements in community development and academia. Mohammed volunteered with CorpsAfrica in 2015 as part of Group 2. He served in the commune of Ouled Hamdan in the region of El Jadida city, Morocco. During his service, Mohammed spearheaded projects […]