Explore stories of service, connection, and transformation from CorpsAfrica Volunteers across the continent.
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Redson Nyondo I am in the middle of my service. Reflecting back, I see there are some areas that have...
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Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Jailos Ghambi Gulewamkulu (the big dance) is a popular cultural dance one cannot miss among the Chewa in the Central...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Funny Maseya Here we are in Mzimba, Thoza! I should be honest with you; I did not like the idea...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Dalitso Mndala When I look back and reflect on the time I have spent with the children at Tsalani Primary...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Chisomo Kamlopa It was around midnight when I heard my host mother knocking at my bedroom window with panic. I...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Chimwemwe Nzima As powerful as the quote sounds, it still has a story to tell. December, the month I arrived...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Chifundo Soko It’s been 2 months and some weeks since I have been here. In my opinion, I will say...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Billy Makombola Whoever said “Mondays” are boring did not live in all corners of Malawi, especially some parts of Mzimba...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Alinafe Chikombole “It is the friends we make along the way that help us appreciate the journey!” Going into my...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Peter Mndalasini During one of my visits to my counterpart’s house, I found him with his pastor making a certain...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Redson Nyondo The Oxford Dictionary defines a hero as someone who is admired for their courage and outstanding achievements. Let...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Smart Banda Culture is something that defines a group of people. It covers religion, food, language, clothes that people wear...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Zione Maweru There is a Malawian proverb that says, “Ukaipa dziwa nyimbo.” This means, that when you are bad at...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Lessenia Chikho From the treasures of life I borrowed a few days To live a life my way Some I...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Jailos Ghambi An umbrella is a cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun according to the dictionary. Most...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Funny Maseya I am so excited to explore this new part of Malawi. Of course, I have heard about Mzimba...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Dalitso Mndala “The youth are the leaders of tomorrow” is a statement I have been consistently reminded of since my...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Chisomo Kamlopa I was comfortably sitting on my bed when I suddenly felt a sharp painful bite on my elbow....
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Chimwemwe Nzima Two months down the line I look back and realize the new me. If you knew me three...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Chifundo Soko I don’t really know what to write to you, I must admit because I have a lot! But...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Blessings Ngwira One day after having a long day with community meetings and some other activities with the youth, I...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Billy Makombola Warm greetings from the southern part of Mzimba District, a small beautiful community dominated by the Ngoni people....
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Alinafe Chikombole “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom- Aristotle”. My journey of self-discovery, was crooked and bumpy, with...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Lessenia Chikho Some people define a journey as an act of moving from one place to another, while others define...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Jailos Ghambi Many people think it is just impossible to live in under-developed rural areas since modern city life can...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Funny Maseya Silent in voice but so loud! The best definition of a tortoise, does it exist? Covered in the...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Dalitso Mndala Growing up, I have come to realize a lot of things that have greatly changed my life. Among...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Chimwemwe Nzima Everybody can be great because everybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve....
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Chifundo Soko It’s been exactly 3 weeks since l arrived at my site. I am counting my days. Don’t get...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Blessings Ngwira Moseliwa? (Lomwe for How are you?) It’s been 3 weeks since we finished our pre-service training in Lilongwe...
