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Volunteer Stories

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

Empowering Communities: The Road to Sustainability Through Community-Led Development

Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Ms. Gladys Mutemi In a world where communities have often been passive recipients of external interventions, a profound shift is underway. We are witnessing the transition from a “done-to-community” to a...

Kenya
October 7, 2023
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Embracing Abundance: A Mindset Shift in My CorpsAfrica Journey

Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Ms. Jane Wamaitha As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, my mission went beyond physical projects; it was about catalyzing a mindset shift from scarcity to abundance. Upon arrival, the prevailing scarcity mindset was...

Kenya
October 6, 2023
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Monthly Blog

Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Ms. Anne Maina As I reflect on my first month of service, I can’t help but feel grateful for the opportunity to be part of Corps Africa and the chance to...

Kenya, Senegal
October 6, 2023
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The Journey of Growth and Green Initiatives: Traveling with a Plant

Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Exchange Volunteer Mr. Malamine Badiane Traveling is often seen as a means to explore new destinations and connect with diverse cultures. However, what if we could go beyond the traditional travel experience...

Kenya
October 4, 2023
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Welcome to the Resilience Club

Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Mr. Felix Bahati My volunteering journey with CorpsAfrica/Kenya in the past month that I’ve been in a new community has been an enriching experience of ups and downs and a journey...

Kenya
October 2, 2023
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Power of a Community

Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Ms. Pamela Kajuju Volunteering is a powerful tool that can bring about positive change in a community. In my experience over the last month, I have witnessed firsthand the immense power...

Morocco
September 29, 2023
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CorpsAfrica Disaster Recovery and Psychology First Aid Training

Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Mr. Mohamed Ouzammou September 8, 2023. During our pre-service training (PST) with CorpsAfrica in Marrakech, a big earthquake happened in the nearby Al-Haouz region, which caused a lot of changes in...

Rwanda
September 26, 2023
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A Lifetime Reward, A Lifetime Professional Discovery and A Lifetime Dedication (Community)

Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer Mr. Ulysse Uwayo My interest in community engagement dates back to my early upbringing within underserved communities as an orphan. One of the main highlights of this experience of mine is...

From Rural Roots to Global Impact: My CorpsAfrica Volunteering Journey

Written by CorpsAfrica/Senegal Exchange Volunteer Mr. Endington Wa Kavuli I want to share with you the incredible journey I embarked on as a volunteer in rural communities. It all began with my deep-rooted connection to...

Rwanda
July 24, 2023
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A Catalyst of Change: My Journey of Impact with CorpsAfrica

Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer Mr. Valens Bikorimana In the heart of Musange Village, a single spark of determination ignited a transformative journey that touched countless lives. I, Valens Bikorimana, along with 128 passionate students, founded...