Volunteer Stories

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

Featured Stories

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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Mindset Change: The Spark That Ignites Transformation

Working as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Teso South, Busia County, I’ve witnessed firsthand how rapid mindset transformation can revolutionize community development. While conventional wisdom suggests...

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Empowering Women through Sustainable Energy: A CorpsAfrica Exchange Volunteer Experience in Endao Village

In Endao village, Marigat Sub-County, Baringo County, I had the privilege of working alongside the Namkaa Endao Women’s Group to create eco-friendly charcoal briquettes. With...

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My First Month in Yatoi: A Journey of Discovery and Integration

When I was told I’d be deployed to the Yatoi sublocation in Baringo South as a CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer, I was thrilled. This remote corner of...

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Volunteerism

Imagine being entrusted with the whole location! Well, serving as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer has been a unique and transformative period in my life. Volunteerism has...

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The Oasis That Flooded: Life in Bairwanda

Upon my arrival at Matiru Sub-Location in Meru, I learned that the locals refer to the area as “Bairwanda,” which means “desert” in their language....

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The Beginning of My Transformative Journey

On September 25, 2024, after completing training with my colleagues who were also selected to join the incredible CorpsAfrica family, I officially became a Volunteer...

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My Journey with CorpsAfrica: Empowering Communities and Embracing Humility

When I first arrived as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, my goal was simple: to empower others and share knowledge on sustainable practices. However, what I discovered...

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My Journey with CorpsAfrica/Rwanda

My journey began when a friend shared a CorpsAfrica application link with me via WhatsApp in March 2024. I seized the opportunity and applied on...

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Embracing New Culture

Being in a new county, and environment and living with new people has never been this exciting. I have been living with people of Mutaho...

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