Volunteer Voices

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

Featured Volunteer Voices

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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Journeying with the Children of Bogupalgu: My First Month as a CorpsAfrica/Ghana Volunteer

My first month as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Bogupalgu, nestled in the Kumbungu district of Ghana’s Northern Region, has been a journey of discovery, both...

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Sustainable Traditions

It is so amusing that even with the current evolution of everything, the people of Tharaka have held so tight to their traditional ways of...

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Growing Together: The Power of Giving Back and Learning from the Next Generation

After completing secondary school and attending a one-week transition program organized by MCF/Camfed, I was introduced to the concept of giving back to society. This...

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The Power of Seasons and the Unity of Family in Kiriene Village

As a Volunteer with CorpsAfrica/Kenya, I’ve had the unique opportunity to live in the rural village of Kiriene. Coming from a more urban environment has...

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A Life-Changing Decision: How CorpsAfrica Shaped My Path

Once upon a time in June, I stumbled upon a link to apply for CorpsAfrica while browsing the internet. Without a moment’s hesitation, I submitted...

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A Season of Joy, Reflection, and Unexpected Discoveries

While visiting different villages during the holiday season I was surprised to learn that one of the churches in Kotur does not celebrate Christmas. Their...

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A Journey to Transformation: My Story with CorpsAfrica and the Rusasa Community

As I sit here in Rusasa Village, looking back and reflecting on my journey with CorpsAfrica, I am filled with joy. My experience as a...

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The Milking Assignment

On a windy day, the wind will blow and the anus of the chicken will be exposed 😂. Monday Evening was the Day I made...

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Safaa Hachimi: Embracing Change and Empowerment with CorpsAfrica

As I embarked on my journey as a Volunteer with CorpsAfrica, I knew I was stepping into an adventure that would shape not only the...

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Breaking the Chains of Poverty: How Mindset Shapes Community-Led Development

Extreme poverty is not only about the absence of resources. It’s a mental trap that reinforces the cycle of deprivation. While many development programs focus...

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My Experience During the Christmas Season

The world has indeed changed and nowhere is this more evident than in the way we celebrate Christmas today. I often find myself reminiscing about...

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Stepping Into the Unknown: My First Day as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer

Starting this journey with CorpsAfrica, I didn’t fully know what to expect. As I prepared to leave for my new community, I felt a mix...

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ABCD A Day, Gives You A Way

Apples are still my favorite fruit since they’re crispy, not sour, and not sweet. The most significant lesson I took away from my kindergarten teacher...

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The Power of Volunteering: Working Together to Build a Better World

As an economist-in-training focused on rural areas and a development actor, I am deeply concerned with rural development, sustainable agriculture, the proper management of natural...

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My Story of Transformation and Connection

Becoming a Volunteer is not just a job—it’s a calling. For me, this journey began unexpectedly, yet it has been one of the most transformative...

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Chemistry to Community: Understanding the Catalyst Within

Let’s quickly go back to Chemistry class. Remember how catalysts work? Don’t worry—I’m not here to make you feel like you should have paid closer...

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A Journey of Service: My CorpsAfrica Experience in Morocco

It was a day that remains vividly in my memory—the day I reached my second home, CorpsAfrica/Maroc, filled with a rush of excitement. The moment...

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Conversational Curiosity

One of my favorite experiences during my first month in the community was chatting with curious kids. When they learned I was from Kenya, they...

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Empowering Women through Liquid Soap Making in Endao Village: Exchange Volunteer in Baringo County

As a CorpsAfrica Exchange Volunteer from Rwanda in Endao village, Baringo County, Kenya, I had the opportunity to work alongside the Namkaa Women Group, a...

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Beyond Comfort: A Journey into the Heart of Rural Life

Arriving in my new community as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I was not ready for the surprise that awaited me. It was a quiet place, far...

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Facilitating Community Meetings: Empowering Communities for Sustainable Change

As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer serving in Eregi, Kenya, facilitating committee meetings has become a cornerstone of my work. These gatherings are more than discussions—they are...

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