Volunteer Stories

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

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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: A CorpsAfrica Exchange Volunteer Faciliation Experience 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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Strong Matches; Rural Community Edition

In the heart of a verdure valley lies a rural community that flourishes on simplicity and strong relationships. The lush fields ripple like a green...

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“I Have Done This Before”– The Danger of Complacency and the Power of Discovery

There is a certain comfort that comes with familiarity. Having served as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in my home country, Ghana, I thought I had it...

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Embracing the Journey: Reflections on Community, Challenges and Growth

Not a single day had I ever imagined being called Mwalimu. Perhaps it’s because of the roles I’ve played in my community so far, but...

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Crafting Futures with Pupils at the Kavu Primary school

Facilitating the crafting futures, a handiwork and agricultural initiative at the Kavu Primary School was one of the key highlights of my service. The initiative...

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Doses of Humility

One of the hardest humility pills I had to swallow was recognizing that not everyone would immediately embrace you or your ideas. In communities, especially...

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The Friend Who Called at Just the Right Time

It was a Sunday evening, and I had just wrapped up my daily activities within the community. The day hadn’t gone as planned—it was one...

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Kindness That Feels Like Home

From the moment I arrived in Ghana, it was the smiles that stood out to me. Genuine, warm, and ever-present, they greeted me like old...

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Anticipation and Mobilization for Community Asset Mapping Day

Preparing for the Community Asset Mapping Day in Eregi was both a challenging and rewarding experience for me. Mobilizing the community required clear communication, dedication,...

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In Pursuit of Sustainable Development: The Power of a United Community

To achieve sustainable development, unity is paramount. In my five months of volunteer service, I have witnessed the transformative power of a unified community. I...

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