Volunteer Voices

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

Featured Volunteer Voices

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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Human-Centered Design Is A New Dawn For The Community

As a member of my community, I have observed numerous construction projects that are no longer sustainable and have fallen into disuse. This has caused...

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Volunteerism: A Service That Sees No Weather

Weather is arguably a key determinant of what services are available to those in need of them. This is so because other services are best...

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Donkey Drama

Well, I had never fetched water using donkeys until I started serving as a Volunteer in Kitui County. Here, fetching water using donkeys is a...

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My Downy Story

The first time I made Downy is still fresh in my mind. I remember following the procedure step by step, but it was still runny....

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The Power Within: Community Members Leading Their Own Development

In the rural village of Jjalamba, Mpigi district, Uganda, a remarkable transformation has started to take place. CorpsAfrica/Uganda, through its Community-Led Development, Asset-Based Community Development,...

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The Power of Listening: Unveiling the CorpsAfrica Volunteer as a Listener

In the heart of my CorpsAfrica journey, I discovered that being a true facilitator goes hand in hand with mastering the art of listening. In...

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Understanding Community Dynamics While Promoting Community-Led Development

“Take the first step and start, the rest will follow suit…” It sounds very cliché, but I didn’t believe in this statement until I was...

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Reflecting On My Experience with CorpsAfrica: Empowering Communities and Driving Change

My time serving in the community has been an enriching journey filled with invaluable lessons and experiences, all thanks to CorpsAfrica. Through active listening, keen...

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Exploring Countless Thoughts: Navigating the Depths of the Mind

Human thought is a marvel of complexity, influenced by our experiences, emotions, and the world around us. From the mundane to the profound, our minds...

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A Story Written In Rocks: A Geological Adventure

As someone who loves rocks and helping communities, I have had the wonderful experience exploring Kanduri Village in Ithanga Location. This place is full of...

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Empowering Communities: A Journey of Impact and Growth

In the heart of Buwere village, a rural community in the Mpigi district, my past three months as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer have been filled with...

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Out Of The Cocoon

Experiences shape our perspective and reality. A larva living in a cocoon will never know the reality of a butterfly until it spreads its wings...

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Behavioral Change Journey

I have never been to the hospital for the past 26 years of my life until November 2023. Let me take you into the past....

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Pondering Three Months of Development and Impact as a CorpsAfrica Exchange Volunteer

Embarking on a new journey, I welcome you to my second chapter in the blogosphere. As an Exchange Volunteer with CorpsAfrica/Malawi, every step has been...

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A Heartfelt Journey: Life as a Volunteer at CorpsAfrica Uganda

Being a community Volunteer is a journey filled with selflessness, compassion, and the joy of making a positive impact on the lives of others. In...

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Driving Change From Within: The Journey of Community-Led Development

Introduction Did you know that in many communities across the globe, unemployment rates soar above 20%, leaving countless families struggling to make ends meet? Yet,...

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Five Months On, A Reflection of My Journey as a Volunteer Teacher

As I sit down to reflect on my journey as a Volunteer teacher with my community school kids, I am filled with a profound sense...

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Joining Hearts, Building Bridges: My Integration Adventure as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer

It all started when I arrived in the vibrant community of Nakaseeta A and B in Lyantonde District, Uganda. From day one, I was greeted...

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Give a Man a Fish and You Feed Him for a Day: Teach a Man to Fish and You Feed Him for a Lifetime

In the heart of Ndune village, Mbondoni, amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, Tabitha Nyokabi found herself at a crossroads. Struggling to make...

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Bringing Our Community Together: Working As One For Change

In our busy lives, it’s easy to feel distant from our neighbors and the community we live in. However, some great things can happen that...

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Transformation Required

“Wow, how time flies, the integration period is over? Working outside of my comfort zone has been fascinating”. Over the past two months, I have...

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