Explore stories of service, connection, and transformation from CorpsAfrica Volunteers across the continent.
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, having to live far away from home with communities that don’t speak a similar language as you can be quite terrifying....
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On the day I was deployed to my site, I felt stressed and anxious about being away from my family and friends for some time....
I never thought it was possible to comfortably work, enjoy, and build trust and relationships in a community in which you have zero background. To...
As I sojourned on the path as a CorpsAfrica volunteer in the Umande sub-location for the past three months, the excitement of making a difference...
Working with people in rural communities has always been my passion and I was happy when I started my journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer on...
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, my three months of service have been transformative. Stepping into a different community, I’ve not only dedicated my time to uplifting...
“Malicounda Sérère”, c’est ma terre, vieille d’environ trois siècles. Elle a été fondée lors des premières migrations serères de la vallée de la rivière à...
Fondé en 1662 par Guédio Pall Diouf, Mbouma trône fièrement au cœur de la ville de Fatick, dans la commune de Mbellacadio. Sa renommée s’étend...
Who do you call when things have gone amiss? Who do you talk to when things don’t go as planned? Who do you tell about...
TAIF est situé dans le district de Medina Sabakh, précisément dans la commune de Ngayenne, département de Nioro du Rip. Elle a été fondée en...
Before anything great is achieved, your comfort zone must be disturbed. I must testify that every part of my life, up until now, has taken...
Introduction: Hello again! My name is Alexis IRADUKUNDA, and I’m thrilled to share the progression of my service as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Nyamagabe District,...
The mixed feelings planted in me made me wonder if I should start my journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer or not, but surprisingly it is...
In the immortal words of Helen Keller, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” These words echo profoundly as I...
Volunteering is an interesting journey that opens doors to a rush of different emotions; it takes you through moments of pure joy, self-discovery, and most...
Impressionnée par la richesse de la culture locale, la solidarité, l’entraide des membres de la communauté ainsi que la beauté et la diversité des paysages,...
I first heard about CorpsAfrica in my third year at university when my mentor posted about it. I remember attempting to apply, without knowing the...
Have you ever heard someone say that change can be terrifying? It’s because, for most people, change means stepping out of their comfort zone and...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Ms. Gladys Yale Mutemi Community service is a journey that originates from within, specifically from the Volunteer’s heart. It’s a realization...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Osman Leedhakar Moyo Having fully armed with expertise in community-led development approaches, I ventured down the famous Khwekwerere road of...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. John Mkungula My time in the Chole/Ntonya community has been a transformative journey, filled with invaluable lessons and enriching experiences....
Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Ms. Betty Mutua As the months go by and I continue to engage with the community members, I have realized the...
Écrit par M. Makhtar Seck, volontaire de CorpsAfrica/Sénégal Au cœur de terres fertiles, où le soleil danse sur les champs et le vent chante à...
Écrit par M. Ibrahima Sadio Ba, volontaire de CorpsAfrica/Sénégal Bonjour à tous, je m’appelle Ibrahima Sadio BA, je suis bénévole à CorpsAfrica, je fais partie...
Écrit par Mme Nganawe Chiwona, volontaire d’échange CorpsAfrica/Sénégal The sun rose over the vibrant landscape of Senegal, casting a warm glow over the community where...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Richard Ezra On 23rd September, 2023 around 5 pm I arrived in Chikwawa. The journey took over 5 hours from...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Fides Jere It took me a lot of courage and energy to step out of my comfort zone to find...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Prosperina Mpekansambo It was on that night of 16 September, in my quiet room in area 25, that I anxiously...
Rédigé par le volontaire de CorpsAfrica/Senegal, M. Cherif Marena L’imagination est la force la plus puissante jamais mise à la disposition du travail humain. Imaginons...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Blessings Manda They say experience is a great teacher, I guess I can say that I am honored to be...
