Volunteer Stories

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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

As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Rwanda, I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of the journey of rural community development. My mission focuses on...

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...

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

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

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