The New Times: CorpsAfrica’s Volunteers’ Community-Led Projects Seek Scale-Up Financing
Written by Michel Nkuruniza “Over 76 youth and rural communities’ small projects initiated by CorpsAfrica youth volunteers are seeking scale-up financing from local stakeholders, potential donors, financiers, the private sector, and the community. Scale-up financing is a critical aspect of business growth, providing the necessary capital to fuel expansion and propel a company to the […]
The Point: CorpsAfrica launches Gambia Chapter
Written by Pa Modou Cham “CorpsAfrica, an international non-governmental organisation established in 2011, yesterday launched its Gambia chapter and swore in 11 volunteers who would serve in all regions of the country for one year. In the Gambia, CorpsAfrica will focus on climate change and resilience, emphasising its green initiatives. The volunteers will identify the […]
My Joy Online: CorpsAfrica-Ghana Swears In Second Cohort of Volunteers
“CorpsAfrica/Ghana, a non-profit organization that recruits and trains young African graduates to facilitate community-led projects, held a swearing-in ceremony for its second cohort of Volunteers in Ghana. Prior to being sworn-in, Trainees participated in Pre-Service Training (PST), a comprehensive 6-week program to prepare and equip them with the necessary skills and mindset for community service. […]
CSIS Into Africa Podcast: CorpsAfrica: Peace Corps, By and For Africans
By Mvemba Phezo Dizolele “Modeled after the Peace Corps, CorpsAfrica empowers African youth to work with local communities, emphasizing local ownership, collaboration, and participatory development. CorpsAfrica founder comments, “We’re creating a second Peace Corps, by and for Africans”. The organization aims to create a lasting impact by addressing community needs through a transformative and scalable […]
The New Times: CorpsAfrica Empowers Local Changemakers in Africa
“September 22nd, 2023 – CorpsAfrica/Rwanda is delighted to announce the recruitment and deployment of 80 dedicated Volunteers for its upcoming Cohort 5. These committed individuals are poised to embark on a transformative journey aimed at effecting positive change within the most vulnerable communities in Rwanda. Commencing on August 14, 2023, they all embarked on a comprehensive […]
Hapa Kenya: 30 Graduate from CorpsAfrica and will Spearhead Self-Reliant Programs in Six Counties
Written by Gladys Wamuyu “30 volunteers drawn from diverse backgrounds and having varied university degrees, have qualified to spearhead small-scale, high impact projects that will transform local communities, after undergoing an intensive Pre-Service Training. CorpsAfrica, which undertook the initiative, recruits and places young African graduates in remote, under-resourced areas within the counties to work with […]
The New Times: Youth encouraged to be positive change-makers through volunteer work
Written by Frank Ntarindwa Rwanda’s Youth Minister, Abdallah Utumatwishima, told an enthusiastic group of CorpsAfrica volunteers, youth volunteers, and change-makers, all driven by the common purpose to steer Africa towards a prosperous change, to “never graduate from volunteering.” Utumatwishima made the remark on June 16 during the CorpsAfrica event held at Kigali Conference and Exhibition […]
Rwanda Convention Bureau: CorpsAfrica All-Country Conference 2023
“CorpsAfrica is proud to host its second All-Country Conference this June in Kigali, Rwanda, bringing together Volunteers, staff, Board members, and partners from around the world.The conference will feature an engaging schedule of workshops, breakout discussions, plenary sessions, and site visits to learn from Volunteers, alumni, and community members about their work and impact. Attendees […]
My Joy Online: CorpsAfrica/Ghana Join Social Partners to Accelerate Community Development
“CorpsAfrica/Ghana is teaming up with some social partners to accelerate community development and help end poverty in the country. CorpsAfrica/Ghana over the weekend held a meeting with some like-minded social and development partners to deepen relations and see ways of working together to enhance community development through a collaborative effort. It was attended by more […]
The Daily Times: Bridging Project Financing Gap
By William Kumwembe “Senegalese-born Amy Ndao Gueye is a young volunteer working with a women-led group…” Read more here: