Explore stories of service, connection, and transformation from CorpsAfrica Volunteers across the continent.
My name is MUKUNDE Lys Gabrielle I want to share my journey into community life; Two months ago, I began my journey with CorpsAfrica/Rwanda as...
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Instinct whispered that I needed to step out of my comfort zone and resolve to lead a life worth remembering. I decided to follow the...
My name is Yvette Uwimana, and I am honored to serve as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Rulindo District, specifically in Masoro Sector, Shengampuri Cell, Nyabinyana...
In a quiet village, under the early morning sun, I found myself among green fields and vibrant crops, hand in hand with community members, each...
Serving as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in one’s home country is thrilling, but serving in another country away from home is an indispensable opportunity. Having accomplished...
What comes to mind when you think of Baringo County? Let me guess: a dry, rocky place with scarce food and frequent insecurity issues? This...
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in the western province of Rwanda, Ngororero District, Ndaro Sector, Kabageshi cell, and Ruhanga village, I found myself on a deeply...
Volunteering has always sparked something deep within me—an unquenchable energy, a fire that drives me to give back and make a difference. This passion began...
As I woke up on the morning of September 26th, I could already feel the excitement buzzing through me. Staying at Amakuza Resort in Kanyinya,...
My journey as an Exchange Volunteer from CorpsAfrica/Rwanda to CorpsAfrica/Kenya has been an enriching experience filled with learning, cultural exchange, and personal growth. Upon arriving...
You may wonder how stepping away from your comfort zone feels like…It just tastes like a muffin cake if there is passion and you are...
As we celebrate the International Day of the Girl, we showcase the contributions of the girl champions in promoting education and gender equality among girls...
They say, “Describe a tree.” What comes to your mind? Most people would refer to a tall, woody plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves...
Deployment day as a CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer, what an adventure! At 24 years old I realized I had never set foot on the western side of...
“In one short year” was a reflection statement coined by Moses Cofie, the Regional Coordinator during the Close of Service for the 17 Volunteers in...
Joining CorpsAfrica as a Volunteer has to be the hardest decision I ever made. Having to leave a job that I had just started, to...
SÉANCE DU MATIN Le matin, nous avons commencé par une activité de team building co-animée par Angeline Akimana et Gilbert Mbonimpa, puis avons reçu un...
The day of deployment came faster than I could have imagined, like the blink of an eye. I still couldn’t confidently pronounce the name of...
“Dust is constant” is a Kenyan slang expression that is frequently used to describe the tragedy that befalls someone; it has nothing to do with...
In the Yatoi sublocation, farmers from Sirinyo ‘C,’ Kiwanja Ndege, and Ngambo villages recently joined hands to construct three kitchen gardens, a vital step toward...
Arriving in Kamwathu Sublocation, Tharaka Nithi County, was less of a shock than I had anticipated. Having grown up in Samburu County, one of Kenya’s...
When you think of Tharaka Nithi, what comes to mind? I used to think of it as a dry and scorching hot place with very...
“Volunteerism is not for the faint-hearted.” This quote by Arthur Nkosi has never struck a chord with me more deeply than it does now. My...
Arriving in Kpeve Tornu as a CorpsAfrica/Ghana Volunteer marked the beginning of an incredible journey of community engagement and growth. Located in Ghana’s Volta Region,...
Lately, I have learned something interesting that I am sure will be helpful to my leaders. Many people can relate that meeting new people and...
Save Point: Starting My Journey In the world of Goviefe-Dudome, my house is my “save point”—a place to rest, reset, and prepare for each new...
Fondé il y a plus de 100 ans par YORO HODE THIAM, Diorbivol Fisherman est un village situé à Dande Mayo un Matam enclavé pendant...
After a transformative experience serving as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Ghana, I embarked on a new journey as an Exchange Volunteer in Senegal. This opportunity...
True warmth indeed trivializes “discomfort.” I entered the community expecting a bit of hardship and the need for adaptability, but I was still taken aback...
“Home is not a place, it’s a feeling.” This quote perfectly encapsulates my experience in Senegal, a country far from my home in Malawi. When...
