Volunteer Stories

Get an inside look at the experiences of CorpsAfrica Volunteers in the field.

As I sit here reflecting on my journey so far as a CorpsAfrica/Ghana Volunteer, I am reminded of the countless moments that have left...

Months ago, I was selected to be a CorpsAfrica trainee, where I received training on community-led development approaches, including Human-Centered Design (HCD) and Asset-Based...

Christ being born in Bethlehem wasn’t a reason enough to leave my site this time, I couldn’t afford an air ticket to witness this...

At CorpsAfrica, transformation begins at the grassroots — led by young African changemakers dedicated to driving sustainable development in their communities. Two such remarkable...

In every community, there are unsung heroes who serve to make a difference in the lives of others. Volunteers like me play a crucial...

During my time as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Kyuso, Kitui County, I saw firsthand the challenges faced by persons with disabilities (PWDs)—particularly their limited...

It was a dark, rainy night in a quiet village, the only kind of sounds were raindrops drumming against tin roofs and the distant...

When I first set foot in this serene Volta community as a CorpsAfrica volunteer, I felt like a fish out of water. But now,...

An Open Heart On 1 October 2024, I was deployed to Nguèr, a small village of 300 inhabitants in the commune of Médina Sabakh...

Christmas is often seen as a time for family gatherings, festive meals, and cheerful celebrations, and it is a holiday that carries deep significance...