Volunteer Voices

Explore stories of service, connection, and transformation directly from CorpsAfrica Volunteers across the continent.

Featured Volunteer Voices

Transforming Communities Through Collective Action

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 Community-Led...

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Christmas Woiiii, Christmas Murmur

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 historic...

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Empowering Communities, One Project at a Time: Stories from CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteers

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

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The Ripple Impact of my Volunteering

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

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Empowering Through Mobility: My CorpsAfrica Journey

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 mobility,...

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A Battle in the Dark

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

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Finding Home in the Land of the Mountains

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

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My First Two Months in Nguer: A Promising Experience!

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

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Celebrating Christmas with My Elderly

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

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My Integration in the Province of Tata

Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Ms. Cecile Niyimenya (a Rwandan Exchange Volunteer serving in Morocco) It all started when I knew that I was deployed to...

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Small Actions, Big Impact

When I first arrived as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I felt lost. I had so many ideas but didn’t know where to start. Should I talk...

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A Christmas in Rural Meru: Reflections from the Banana Plantations

What does Christmas feel like when the world slows down? As 2024 winds down, I find myself on a quiet day in rural Meru, surrounded...

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ATTAYA, THE WARMTH THAT BINDS US

Since arriving in The Gambia, I’ve witnessed a beautiful way of life, one where community isn’t just a word, but a lived reality. Here, people...

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From A Banker to CorpsAfrica/Uganda Volunteer On An Island

Buyiga Island, a wetland on Lake Victoria in Mpigi district was a world far away from a place I could call home to stay in....

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Turning Challenges Into Opportunities

Huh! Challenges…… These are inevitable realities in life. The question is: How can we take advantage of the situation to suit ourselves? Five months ago,...

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Living in the shadow of the legend

When I first came to the village, I knew people would compare me to the previous Volunteer but I didn’t think it would be like...

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A Season of Transformation in Kamwathu Sub Location

When I first arrived in the Kamwathu Sub location in October 2024, the scene was bleak—dry, parched land, water scarcity, and struggling crops. The community...

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From Uganda to Senegal: My Journey of Service

In July 2024, I embarked on my journey as an Exchange Volunteer from Uganda to Senegal. I was ready to embrace a new culture and...

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Preparation is Everything!

Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Mr. Hamza Aboubaigi Speaking Arabic and wearing modern clothing in front of 34 Berber men isn’t really the best way to...

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My Oasis

Moving to Malawi as a CorpsAfrica volunteer has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. Leaving Kenya, my homeland, was not just...

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The Power of Community: Identifying Needs for Sustainable Change

As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, one of my most transformative experiences was attending a recent In-Service Training with my fellow volunteers and their counterparts. This training...

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Building Tomorrow Together: Surafel’s Impact in Kercheche

In the quiet village of Kercheche, located in the Wolaita Zone of southern Ethiopia, life flows at its own gentle pace. Here, time is shaped...

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The Unsung Heroes of My CorpsAfrica Journey

When I first arrived at my site, I envisioned myself as the lead character in a dramatic story, ready to make an impact. However, I...

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Embracing Diversity

Every road has its bumps, and each bump carries a story shaped by unique perspectives. We often hear the word “perspective,” but it truly represents...

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Volunteering for Sustainable Change

On August 12, 2024, I began my journey as a volunteer with CorpsAfrica, and that moment marked the beginning of a profound learning experience about...

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Bringing Clean Water to Kereria: A Community-Led Transformation

For years, the people of Kereria struggled with severe water shortages. Their primary source, River Thanantu, dried up during the dry season, leaving over 1,000...

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The Thunderous Power of Lightning

Animal grazing is a norm among youths and the elderly here in my community. On a normal animal grazing day, some elders excited and laughing...

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Melodies of the Tharaka People, Dancing to a New Tune

The Tharaka people in Kitui dwell between the Nithi highlands and across the River Tana. An intriguing community with a distinct musical and culinary style....

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Embracing New Beginnings in the Heart of the Community (Part 1)

Nothing satisfying like serving the nation through volunteerism. September 26, 2024, was a day that stood out from all others during my time with CorpsAfrica....

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When Everyone Knows You and You Know No One

One thing about moving into a new place or community is that everyone easily notices you and seems to know who you are since you...

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Transforming Mindsets in Kamatongo Village

On September 26, 2024, I began my journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Kamatongo village, located in Kinzuzi Sector, Rulindo District. My experience here has...

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Embracing Integration: My CorpsAfrica Journey

As I stepped into my new community for deployment as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, a wave of mixed emotions washed over me. I felt both excitement...

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Unleashing Creativity Through Baking

One ordinary evening, I received a call from an unfamiliar number. Curious, I answered. The first words I heard were, “Unajua kuunda keki?” (Do you...

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When Women Help Women

This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible work of our female Volunteers among women and girls in the local communities. Like Kasia Gospos says,...

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My Journey with Augustina: Nothing Less than Service & Impact

At CorpsAfrica/Ghana, service is more than a commitment—it’s a way of life. Daniel Amoah, a Group 1 (G1) Volunteer, embodies this spirit. During his service...

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Restoring Hope: How a CorpsAfrica Volunteer Revived a Community’s Classroom

In the heart of Rumphi district, stood a classroom block with stories etched into its walls. Built in 1966, this structure was a symbol of...

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Green Fields, Stronger Futures: Volunteering with the Community

As the morning chill lingers, I’m out on the community farm, surrounded by the peaceful hills of Charuru and Nyambene. Today, like many mornings before,...

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Transformation is a continous journey

Transformation is a continous journey. “Why am I doing this again?” This is a question I asked myself a lot towards the end of my...

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So Far, So Good: My Service Experience in Nakuru

Serving in Nakuru as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer has been quite incredible. From the very start, the generosity of the people here has left a lasting...

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A Heart for Service

My journey with CorpsAfrica/Rwanda began in May when a friend shared the application link for Cohort 6, I explored the qualifications and researched for more...

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My Experience with Gari Processing: A November to Remember

As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in a rural community in the Central Region of Ghana, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing and participating in the daily...

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Community Asset Mapping: Putting the Work into the Hands of the Community

Recently, I had asset mapping with my community of service in the Murinda sub-location, Tharaka Nithi County. What stood out at the end of the...

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Winning the Hearts of a Community: One Child at a Time

In the quiet corners of every community, there exists an unspoken language – one that transcends words and cultural barriers. It’s the gentle touch of...

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Kickstarting Yatoi’s Transformation: A Pathway of Hope and Community Empowerment

Yatoi sublocation in Baringo County has embarked on a path to sustainable development through a successful Community Asset Mapping exercise. Facilitated by CorpsAfrica/Kenya, the event...

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Journey to Becoming a CorpsAfrica Volunteer

Some decisions are worth taking, even if they seem confusing at first. Experiencing reality often provides the clarity needed to truly understand what to do....

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