Explore stories of service, connection, and transformation directly from CorpsAfrica Volunteers across the continent.
Before the Intervention: Financial Dependence Alphonsine Nyinawumuntu, from Kigarama Village in Bukomeye Cell, lived in complete financial dependence on her husband. With no capital, business...
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As I stepped into my host family’s home in the remote village of Naha, I couldn’t help but feel a mix of emotions. Born and...
As part of my integration into the rural community where I currently volunteer, I recently facilitated a liquid soap production training for the women and...
Jerone’s Journey: From Volunteer to CEO During his service as a CorpsAfrica/Ghana G2 Volunteer, Jerone was placed in a rural community in the Central Region,...
Ntombenhle Nonhlakanipho Shoba, a G1 CorpsAfrica/South Africa Volunteer, grew up in a rural community where she developed a deep passion for supporting rural development. Her...
When I stepped into my community as a Volunteer, I was not only bringing my skills and knowledge, I was also bringing myself. Before I...
October 10 is World Mental Health Day, and as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, it’s got me thinking a lot about something we don’t often talk about...
In the rural village of Kenteri Kebele, Oromia Region, Ethiopia, clean water once felt like a luxury. Women and children trekked over an hour each...
In the heart of Ghana’s Northern Region, a quiet but determined leader found her voice and purpose, through service. Nimatu Abdul-Rahaman, a 2023/2024 CorpsAfrica/Ghana Volunteer...
Honestly, many people, including myself, believed I might be the first Volunteer to quit. But here I am, standing at the finish line. And I...
Souad has always been passionate about the environment. She studied ecology, earned several academic degrees, and spoke at conferences and events about climate and sustainability....
In a world where every day brings the chance to try something new, volunteerism has been my vision to growth, discovery, and unexpected adventure. At...
As I stepped into the vibrant community of Fihini, I was met with warm smiles and eager eyes. My mission for organizing the first meeting...
I have always hated carrying things on my head, whether a bag or a basin. The thought alone made me uncomfortable. It always looked painful,...
When I first arrived in Taba, a village tucked into the hills of Huye District, I carried more than just my belongings. I carried a...
The Attaya Marathon Begins In Kenya, “Let’s have tea” is a quick ten-minute affair. In Senegal, tea is not just a drink; it’s a lifestyle,...
Volunteering with CorpsAfrica has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. Coming from Ghana to serve in Malawi has opened my eyes...
Have you ever arrived somewhere with a clear plan, only to have it completely rewritten by love, laughter, and singing elders? That was my story...
When I first arrived in Belbur for my community-based training as part of my CorpsAfrica volunteership training program, I felt like I was stepping into...
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I have promised not just to serve the people but to live with them. So, when Nana Ahensah, one of the...
When I first arrived in my community as a CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer, I carried with me an invisible backpack full of expectations, ideas about what I...
When I arrived in the district where I was deployed as a CorpsAfrica volunteer, I came with excitement, curiosity, and a strong desire to serve....
When I first got deployed, I was filled with a mix of excitement, nervousness, and curiosity. I didn’t know exactly what to expect, but I...
When I first arrived in Gamo Doko Losha, I carried a quiet fear with me. I didn’t know if I would be accepted, if I...
At first glance, the photo looks calm and joyful. Two women are smiling, surrounded by green banana trees, holding freshly harvested crops. Everything appears peaceful....
What starts as a simple skill can quickly turn into pride and confidence — just ask the women of Kyeni Group. After several visits, I...
I had spent hours—maybe days—rehearsing my speech. Sticky notes everywhere. Imagining the perfect Wolof accent. That morning, my friend Maty Mbaye BA called. Her voice...
Volunteering has a way of opening doors to stories you never expect to walk into. One ordinary afternoon, while returning from the local school where...
CorpsAfrica came into my life at a point where I had decided that I wanted to use my story to help shape the next generation,...
After completing my Pre-Service Training, which provided me with knowledge and skills, I was assigned to work in Chikwawa. From the day of my arrival...
Before joining CorpsAfrica, I used to believe it took months, sometimes even years, to feel comfortable in a new environment. Many of my friends felt...
My name is Yaya Cham, a CorpsAfrica Volunteer serving in the Upper River Region of The Gambia, in a community called Yerro Bawol. The community...
Before I joined CorpsAfrica/Maroc, volunteering had always been part of who I was. Since childhood, I loved social work and spent my free time helping...
I am currently doing my community-led volunteer service in Selepe, a small and privately owned community in the Moretele District of the North West province....
Seven weeks ago, I arrived in my host community full of excitement, curiosity, and a touch of nervousness. I didn’t know the routines, and every...
My journey with CorpsAfrica Rwanda started on May 15, 2025, when I submitted my application to become a volunteer. I didn’t know what the future...
Have you ever scheduled a meeting and no one turned up? How did that make you feel? Disappointed, perhaps, or even discouraged? As a CorpsAfrica...
25th September 2025 marked the beginning of a beautiful journey; a new life in Tharaka-Nithi, located many kilometers from the capital city. This not only...
Every November Africa celebrates its most dynamic resource, its young people. But as we mark African Youth Month, I can’t help but reflect on what...
When I arrived in Korrop, I didn’t realize that the smallest moments would teach me the biggest lessons about belonging. children chasing a goat along...
I have spent time reflecting on my journey as a CorpsAfrica volunteer in Northern Ghana, and the emotions that surface are not easy ones; frustration,...
Water is life, but in many rural communities, it is also a daily struggle. As climate change alters rainfall patterns and seasons become less predictable,...
CorpsAfrica/Malawi Human-Centered Design training. Produced by Volunteer Abdellah Azizi. February 2016. (06:22)
In the past, I often felt frustrated when I saw people living in poverty and saying that their struggles came simply because they had no...
As I reflect on my integration phase, I can’t help but feel overjoyed and warm-hearted by the way the community has embraced me. The opportunity...
Today, I witnessed something that reminded me of a major challenge in rural development. Thus, the sustainability of projects. Many times, well-intentioned NGOs and organizations...
Ever since I was dropped off in my host community, Yerro Bawol in The Upper River Region and the deployment team drove away, I felt...
When I first heard that I would be working with a rural community in Machinga, Malawi my heart danced with excitement. I pictured warm smiles,...
