Volunteer Voices

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

Featured Volunteer Voices

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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The Transformative Power of Rains

Before November, the Turima location In Tharaka-Nithi County was locked in a season of waiting. Conversations at that time revolved around the delayed rains. The...

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Tales of a CorpsAfrica Volunteer: Deep Dive Expedition

Reflecting on my transformative journey with CorpsAfrica, the past two and a half months since my deployment have been marked by significant milestones, deep learning,...

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Lessons from Community Assets Mapping

Community asset mapping has to be the magical key to unlocking the potential of a community and turning it into a reality. I realized this...

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Empowering Women in Ghanaian Communities: A Look Into CorpsAfrica’s Initiatives

The role of women in many Ghanaian societies has often been limited. This unfortunate trend is prevalent to the extent that it’s viewed as a...

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A Journey of Sacrifice

It was on Friday afternoon when I was deployed to my community in Mzimba district by the CorpsAfrica staff. On that day, I was warmly...

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L`apprenant devenu enseignant – “The Learner Who Became a Teacher”

Driven by the desire to serve his country through community development, he stepped out of his comfort zone to learn and grow in the heart...

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Unveiling Hidden Gems: My Host Community of Creative Youth and Children

Imagine a 9-year-old weaving magic with tiny hands, crafting delicate bead masterpieces that rival seasoned artisans. Welcome to my remarkable host community, where talent abounds,...

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Language, the Almighty Barrier

When you are a boy growing up in one of the urban cities in Malawi, everything is easier because the language is diluted to fit...

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The Cost of Belonging: Giving Back

Muhammad Ali once said, “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” Embarking on my journey as a CorpsAfrica...

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Lessons From the Field

Not once did I imagine things would be this tough. I have many reasons to call it quits. Does one have to go through all...

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Coping with Cultural Shock

You know in the movies (the cliche ones), where a girl finally leaves home, to probably go to college in a different state and be...

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Stepping Into Service: My First Weeks as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer

The first day I arrived in the community as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I was filled with a mixture of excitement and nervousness. The road to...

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Locals Helping Locals

In the heart of Ghana’s Kumbungu District lies Dnyo-Kpalgu, a vibrant community where tradition meets opportunity. As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, my journey here is not...

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Don’t Get Stuck in the Panic Zone

It has been two months since I joined my community. This time has largely been about bonding with community members by learning from and sharing...

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Trees for tomorrow; how our efforts can rebuild forests

Trees for tomorrow. A common phrase yet one that calls for intentionality. With our collective efforts we can rebuild forests. Yet rebuilding forests is not...

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“Doing Development Differently”

For a very long time, development in Africa has been under control by a few aspects and policies that have shut the door for inclusion...

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Community-Led Climate Action

Facilitating community-led climate action has been a key highlight in my service in Kitabazi village, Buikwe district. Recognised as a proper land use management strategy,...

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Far from Home, Becoming a Home

Moving to a new community far from everything familiar is an adventure filled with learning cultural exchanges, and small victories. I knew this would be...

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Charting Transformation: From Geological Maps to Community Blueprints

Maps have always fascinated me. As a trained geologist, my world revolved around geological maps, and carefully drawn lines that told stories of rock formations,...

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TOGETHER WE CAN

This is a success story about a group of youths who united to tackle one of their biggest challenges, proving that problems can be solved...

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What You Need Is A Place That Feels Right For You

Among the most fulfilling aspects of my life, working with a community stands out. Over the years, what has kept me motivated is the opportunity...

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