Explore stories of service, connection, and transformation directly from CorpsAfrica Volunteers across the continent.
What does life after CorpsAfrica service look like? For Peter Moenga, it means opening the doors of Rocky TechSavvy Computer College every morning and equipping...
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Every Friday, I sit with the Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) group in my community as they meet to save, discuss, and support one...
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...
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...
Living among my community members has been a transformative journey, not just for them, but also for me as a Volunteer. In my role facilitating community-led development, asset-based community building, and human-centered design initiatives, I...
For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to have a pet growing up, but it was not practical due to unavoidable circumstances. When I embarked on this journey with CorpsAfrica, I...
Three months into my deployment as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Mbondoni, Kenya, marked a significant milestone in my journey of community empowerment. Attending In-Service Training 1 (IST-1) was not just about learning; it was a...
While growing up in my country, I noticed that the majority of men did not know how to cook or even hold a cooking spoon. I used to think that this was a religious thing....
Welcome to my second and final blog of the year as we step into 2024! A heartfelt Happy New Year to all. It’s been an incredible journey during my three-month service as a Corps Africa...
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in my community for the past three months, my primary focus has been on honing essential skills—observation and listening. These skills have not only allowed me to understand the unique challenges...
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, having to live far away from home with communities that don’t speak a similar language as you can be quite terrifying. Being a volunteer and having this huge passion for helping...
On the day I was deployed to my site, I felt stressed and anxious about being away from my family and friends for some time. However, I was also excited about the opportunity to learn...
I never thought it was possible to comfortably work, enjoy, and build trust and relationships in a community in which you have zero background. To be honest, things are indeed easier said than done but...
As I sojourned on the path as a CorpsAfrica volunteer in the Umande sub-location for the past three months, the excitement of making a difference collided with the challenges of being a stranger in an...
Working with people in rural communities has always been my passion and I was happy when I started my journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer on 22 October 2023 to advance socio-economic development in Dedza District,...
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, my three months of service have been transformative. Stepping into a different community, I’ve not only dedicated my time to uplifting its spirit but also found myself celebrating the festive season...
“Malicounda Sérère”, c’est ma terre, vieille d’environ trois siècles. Elle a été fondée lors des premières migrations serères de la vallée de la rivière à la recherche de terres agricoles. Aujourd’hui, administrativement, elle est située...
Fondé en 1662 par Guédio Pall Diouf, Mbouma trône fièrement au cœur de la ville de Fatick, dans la commune de Mbellacadio. Sa renommée s’étend bien au-delà de ses frontières, grâce à l’histoire captivante de...
Who do you call when things have gone amiss? Who do you talk to when things don’t go as planned? Who do you tell about your failures and still not feel judged or ashamed? Who...
TAIF est situé dans le district de Medina Sabakh, précisément dans la commune de Ngayenne, département de Nioro du Rip. Elle a été fondée en 1957 par El Hadji Abdoulaye Lô. Dans ses limites géographiques,...
Before anything great is achieved, your comfort zone must be disturbed. I must testify that every part of my life, up until now, has taken me to get out of my comfort zone. It was...
Introduction: Hello again! My name is Alexis IRADUKUNDA, and I’m thrilled to share the progression of my service as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Nyamagabe District, specifically in the Musange sector, Jenda cell, and Nyakibungo Village....
The mixed feelings planted in me made me wonder if I should start my journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer or not, but surprisingly it is now over two months since I have stayed in my...
In the immortal words of Helen Keller, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” These words echo profoundly as I embark on the early chapters of my journey as a...
Volunteering is an interesting journey that opens doors to a rush of different emotions; it takes you through moments of pure joy, self-discovery, and most importantly the beauty of human connection. In this blog post,...
Impressionnée par la richesse de la culture locale, la solidarité, l’entraide des membres de la communauté ainsi que la beauté et la diversité des paysages, Mlomp est tout simplement un village pas comme les autres....
I first heard about CorpsAfrica in my third year at university when my mentor posted about it. I remember attempting to apply, without knowing the requirements and everything. Since then, I have vowed to one...
Have you ever heard someone say that change can be terrifying? It’s because, for most people, change means stepping out of their comfort zone and facing new situations or experiences. People are often afraid not...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Ms. Gladys Yale Mutemi Community service is a journey that originates from within, specifically from the Volunteer’s heart. It’s a realization that serving others necessitates serving oneself first. To genuinely spread...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Osman Leedhakar Moyo Having fully armed with expertise in community-led development approaches, I ventured down the famous Khwekwerere road of Dedza District which is located in the central region of...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. John Mkungula My time in the Chole/Ntonya community has been a transformative journey, filled with invaluable lessons and enriching experiences. From the moment I arrived, I was enveloped by the...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Ms. Betty Mutua As the months go by and I continue to engage with the community members, I have realized the importance of not just learning new things but also unlearning...
Écrit par M. Makhtar Seck, volontaire de CorpsAfrica/Sénégal Au cœur de terres fertiles, où le soleil danse sur les champs et le vent chante à travers les arbres, se niche le charmant village de Boguel...
Écrit par M. Ibrahima Sadio Ba, volontaire de CorpsAfrica/Sénégal Bonjour à tous, je m’appelle Ibrahima Sadio BA, je suis bénévole à CorpsAfrica, je fais partie de la cohorte six (C6) ; affecté à Nathia (commune...
Écrit par Mme Nganawe Chiwona, volontaire d’échange CorpsAfrica/Sénégal The sun rose over the vibrant landscape of Senegal, casting a warm glow over the community where Nganawe, an Exchange Volunteer from Malawi was sent. Her day...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Richard Ezra On 23rd September, 2023 around 5 pm I arrived in Chikwawa. The journey took over 5 hours from Lilongwe to my site. As I was traveling something in...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Fides Jere It took me a lot of courage and energy to step out of my comfort zone to find myself a home in my community, in the Eastern Region...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Prosperina Mpekansambo It was on that night of 16 September, in my quiet room in area 25, that I anxiously waited for my email. I had completed my training and...
Rédigé par le volontaire de CorpsAfrica/Senegal, M. Cherif Marena L’imagination est la force la plus puissante jamais mise à la disposition du travail humain. Imaginons donc une seconde en fermant les yeux. Une vie sans...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Blessings Manda They say experience is a great teacher, I guess I can say that I am honored to be a part of this journey with CorpsAfrica. A journey that...
