Volunteer Voices

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

Featured Volunteer Voices

Volunteer Voices: Dalida Uguyeneza

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Silver Lining

My community has been letting me down every step of the way. They make promises, then only a few hold up to them. When I...

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A Call for African Youths To Volunteer Today

In a world increasingly driven by individual achievements, the importance of collective effort and community-led initiatives cannot be overstated. Particularly in Africa, a continent teeming...

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Navigating the Mud, A Journey to Community Empowerment

In the heart of our Ndune community, amidst the sprawling greenery and the vibrant sounds of daily life, lies a testament to the resilience and...

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The Tales of Sparking Fires of Inspiration

We never know what might emerge from an unexpected opportunity. All I did was grab it with both hands, and that marked the start of...

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When Communities Come Together There Are No Limits

After a successful community mapping and project identification, the community was in the project planning process. Despite some communities being individualistic, in the heart of...

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Navigating Community Solutions with Innovators’ Compass

As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, my success and strength are anchored on the Innovators’ Compass as a tool with five powerful questions to ensure community ownership...

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Reflecting On My Volunteer Journey with CorpsAfrica

My journey with CorpsAfrica has been transformative, shaping both my personal and professional life in profound ways. When I joined, I hoped to make a...

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Crafting Timeless Moments: The Art of Creating Lasting Memories

In the tapestry of our lives, certain moments stand out as vibrant threads, weaving themselves into the fabric of our memories. These are the moments...

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Discovering a Positive Deviance: A CorpsAfrica Volunteer’s Journey in Empowering Women in the Tambala Community

In the Tambala community, where illiteracy among women and early marriages are prevalent, most women are engaged in farming and small-scale businesses like baking fritters...

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Reaping Big in Briquettes by Creating Sustainable Cooking Energy

My name is Magombe Muzamiru a CorpsAfrica/Uganda Volunteer stationed in Buleega village in Buikwe district. My volunteering journey started from Pre-service Training to the time...

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The Unmatched Rewards of Volunteering with CorpsAfrica/Kenya

Volunteering to serve your community is a significant sacrifice, but one that reaps unparalleled rewards. My journey as a volunteer in Nkomo, Meru County through...

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Home Stretch

As I am counting the time I have been in my service, I couldn’t be prouder of myself, not forgetting the community and the office...

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La Transformation de Sass Mack Grâce à CorpsAfrica/Sénégal

“Qui aurait cru (sourire) qu’un jour les jeunes des deux quartiers entretiendraient des relations de fraternité et de solidarité ? CorpsAfrica mérite tout notre respect”,...

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“Ovuni” or Ecological Bomb

Rural communities show great resilience and dynamism, enabling them to make the most of their local resources for their well-being. Take the example of a...

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FACING THE REALITY: Project Identification and Proposal Writing

After I had successfully integrated with the community, came the project identification and proposal writing phase. Although I received proper training during In-Service Training 1...

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Forging a Path to Positive Change

As a CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer immersed in the heart of a rural community in the Machinga district in Malawi, I have embarked on a profound journey...

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My Story: Back to School, Back to Life

My name is Benia Uwineza, I am 19. If you go down to find my village, don’t be surprised to see yourself hiking 15 km...

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Sokhna, An Undeniable Force of Nature

About seven months ago, I was paired up with a Senegalese girl to be my sitemate. My first thought after finding this out, was how...

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Breaking Barriers, Empowering Lives: A Journey On Menstrual Health

In the Kukuo community——nestled away from the bustling city life, a silent struggle has plagued young girls. They lacked access to crucial Sexual and Reproductive...

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My Volunteerism Vision: Fostering Wealth through Collective Effort

Greetings from Agatare village in the Gisagara district! My name is Jean Pierre Twizerimana, and I proudly serve as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, deeply engaged in...

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Inawezekana

Let me let you in on a story that has made me smile this month. A solar light giving birth to a chicken? A real...

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With CorpsAfrica, Positive Change is Inevitable

During my first days at CorpsAfrica, I recall always being so kept to myself, staying in my corner, listening and observing without participating fully. As...

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My Odyssey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer

Embarking on my journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer was a leap of faith into the unknown, but little did I know it would become a...

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Honoring A True Heroine: A Letter to CorpsAfrica/Rwanda’s Country Director- Mom.

Dear Mom, I know you’re busy thinking about CorpsAfrica/Rwanda’s future, but allow me to jump in and interrupt. Mom, in the book of Inkuru Ya...

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The Power of ‘Us’

Reflecting on the past month, I have more to appreciate about my journey which has taught me more about patience and humility. I have grown...

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My Journey of Passion as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer

In 2022, I took the first step on a path that would eventually lead me to fulfill my passion for rural development through CorpsAfrica. However,...

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We Will Stand Together!

When women support each other, incredible things happen. And every little support given counts. In my first month as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I was hosted...

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My Journey of Service at CorpsAfrica and Community Development in Nyamagabe

In February, my adventure with CorpsAfrica/Rwanda began as I fell upon the application link. Enchanted, I carefully explored the qualifications and delved into their social...

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Journey with CorpsAfrica: Growing and expanding by engaging in Volunteer service and immersing oneself in rural environments

Residing in a countryside region provides a unique and one-of-a-kind life encounter. After committing five months to volunteer work, I acquired a wealth of valuable...

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“Empowering Communities: A CorpsAfrica Volunteer’s Journey”

Embarking on this journey was my way of giving back to the community – a decision that marked the beginning of an incredible adventure. The...

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Heartfelt Gratitude

Have you ever experienced a moment of deep, sincere gratitude that fills your heart to the brim? That’s exactly how I feel as I reflect...

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Amusing Moments of a Volunteer in the Meeting and the Meeting Tree

It was a great time when we had a break from the community as we attended our first In-service Training (IST 1) which focused on...

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The Power of Community Involvement

Engaging the community in project identification taps into a wealth of local knowledge, experiences, and needs that might otherwise go unnoticed. By inviting input from...

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“Empowering Communities: A Journey of Transformation in Ngororero District”

Embarking on this incredible journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer has been nothing short of life-changing. From the intensive Pre-Service Training to the heartwarming welcome from...

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Embracing Wisdom

As I reflect on my volunteering journey within the community, one aspect stands out; the invaluable time spent with elder men. Initially, I joined the...

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Embracing Resilience: My Journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer

Stepping into my role as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I embarked on a journey filled with anticipation and determination. Little did I know that one particular...

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From Dull to Dazzling

I have got to share something that’s got me jumping for joy: the incredible strides we’re making in our adult classes. It’s like watching fireworks...

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Harnessing Local Resources for Empowerment

In the heart of Ndune, a small village nestled amidst the rolling hills of a rural landscape, resides a young man named Raphael. In his...

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Embracing The Journey

When I first embarked on my journey with CorpsAfrica as a Volunteer, uncertainty lingered in my mind. What kind of service was I signing up...

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Keeping My Head Up

As we actively engaging in coming up with an inclusive and sustainable community project, we have been going through lots of discussions and consultations to...

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Dilemma

What if you had a chance to create yourself? To choose your complexion, and gender and determine your stature, would you have designed yourself to...

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Unveiling the Confident Me: My Six Months with CorpsAfrica So Far

Six months ago, I started a new journey with CorpsAfrica/Malawi. In the beginning, I was a shy person with lots of doubts. But these past...

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The Beauty in Volunteering

We often look at Volunteering with CorpsAfrica/Malawi from just a professional sense when it unveils a hidden treasure of natural beauty and serenity often not...

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Challenging Myself to Change the World

Three months ago, I embarked on a journey as a CorpsAfrica/Uganda Volunteer that would take me far from the familiar comforts of home and plunge...

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