Explore stories of service, connection, and transformation from CorpsAfrica Volunteers across the continent.
Recently I just took a giant leap in my life by moving from my home country Malawi in the southern part of Africa to Sénégal,...
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Dimanche 29 Septembre 2023, j’ai pris le bus Dakar Dem Dik pour rejoindre mon site de service sinthiou ciré Mato ; un village de Matam...
Upon my arrival in the community, I was welcomed by my host family. After that in the first week, I did different activities with the...
Le 29 Octobre j’ai été déployée en tant que Volontaire de CorpsAfrica /Sénégal dans un village nommé Keur Mamour Seck et ceci pour un service...
As I stepped out of my house in Malawi with my heavy luggage and muffled my footsteps into the car and took my seat. The...
I had lived a quite sheltered life and had never been away from my home country of Kenya. Getting the opportunity to become an exchange...
My Journey Begins… Being nicknamed “Owenva” to a “Hero” is one of the marks of my CorpsAfrica service in Buleega Village, Uganda. The journey between...
As I complete my CorpsAfrica service in Lyantonde district Nakaseeta A and B villages, I have a sense of pride, gratitude, and accomplishment. The past...
I had my doubts—how would I manage being away from my family and friends for a whole year? Would I be able to adapt to...
As an advocate for Human-Centered Design, it can sometimes be challenging to determine whether the efforts made in promoting this message are having an impact....
Access to clean water has been a dream come true for residents in Buwere village, a testament to Community-Led Development. Home to over 1,800 residents,...
As I stepped out of the towering beautiful building with my heavy luggage and muffled my footsteps into the car and took my seat. In...
My transformation in the Kinoni community has been very significant to me. I have rich experiences engaging in community work and implementing various initiatives. This...
Nutrition has always been a passion of mine. As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I got the opportunity to facilitate the family-led MUAC (Mid-Upper Arm Circumference) approach...
I am an Exchange Volunteer and I like it. My name is Alexis Irandukunda an Exchange Volunteer with CorpsAfrica/Uganda. Born and raised in Rwanda, I...
The foundation of trust The first day on the construction site was full of mixed emotions, excited that we were finally embarking on a journey...
During my time in the Kpale-Ga community as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I experienced firsthand the transformative power of conversation. Engaging with the community through dynamic...
Having gone through the integration and project identification phases, we are currently implementing my community’s primary project. As I look back and reflect on my...
Deep in the picturesque Ijoukak valley lies the community of Douar Targa. This settlement was hit hard by an earthquake that destroyed the homes of...
The clock is ticking, and my service is almost complete. As I approach the end of my tenure, I find myself pondering: What have I...
In community development, there’s a treasure trove often overlooked: the power of an empowered community. Tasked with building a classroom, I saw firsthand how involvement...
In a village by the hills so green, A volunteer’s heart and vision keen. Youth gather, with spirits bright, To turn their dreams into clear...
