Explore stories of service, connection, and transformation directly from CorpsAfrica Volunteers across the continent.
Before the Intervention: Financial Dependence Alphonsine Nyinawumuntu, from Kigarama Village in Bukomeye Cell, lived in complete financial dependence on her husband. With no capital, business...
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As I stepped into my host family’s home in the remote village of Naha, I couldn’t help but feel a mix of emotions. Born and...
As part of my integration into the rural community where I currently volunteer, I recently facilitated a liquid soap production training for the women and...
Jerone’s Journey: From Volunteer to CEO During his service as a CorpsAfrica/Ghana G2 Volunteer, Jerone was placed in a rural community in the Central Region,...
Ntombenhle Nonhlakanipho Shoba, a G1 CorpsAfrica/South Africa Volunteer, grew up in a rural community where she developed a deep passion for supporting rural development. Her...
When I stepped into my community as a Volunteer, I was not only bringing my skills and knowledge, I was also bringing myself. Before I...
October 10 is World Mental Health Day, and as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, it’s got me thinking a lot about something we don’t often talk about...
In the rural village of Kenteri Kebele, Oromia Region, Ethiopia, clean water once felt like a luxury. Women and children trekked over an hour each...
In the heart of Ghana’s Northern Region, a quiet but determined leader found her voice and purpose, through service. Nimatu Abdul-Rahaman, a 2023/2024 CorpsAfrica/Ghana Volunteer...
Honestly, many people, including myself, believed I might be the first Volunteer to quit. But here I am, standing at the finish line. And I...
Souad has always been passionate about the environment. She studied ecology, earned several academic degrees, and spoke at conferences and events about climate and sustainability....
In a world where every day brings the chance to try something new, volunteerism has been my vision to growth, discovery, and unexpected adventure. At...
As I stepped into the vibrant community of Fihini, I was met with warm smiles and eager eyes. My mission for organizing the first meeting...
I have always hated carrying things on my head, whether a bag or a basin. The thought alone made me uncomfortable. It always looked painful,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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,...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
“Failure to plan is planning to fail” It is a cliche phrase to utter but it carries a lot within it. As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer,...
Last year, I was lucky enough to start working with a youth group from a nearby village. I say lucky because interacting with them has...
During my first month in the community, I was scared as I knew nobody. However, within five months, I became the most confident person and...
Ibrahima Diop, volontaire de CORPSAFRICA/Sénégal, est affecté à Thiasky, une communauté au cœur de Dandé Mayo à Matam. Dandé Mayo, une localité profondément imprégnée par...
I couldn’t be more proud of myself that it has already been three months down the line serving my community in Majariro/Karonga as a CorpsAfrica...
Being open-minded involves being receptive to a wide variety of ideas, and information, critical thinking, and asking questions. It also involves embracing other people’s beliefs...
Throughout my service, one important element has continually shaped my experience as a Volunteer in my community: the sense of togetherness of the community. In...
My journey is not yet over but I have much to share. Stepping into an under-resourced community, I was met with challenges that seemed insurmountable....
In the heart of my community, where development faces unique challenges, lies a source of unwavering commitment and determination: “Women”. Their active involvement in community...
