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