Explore stories of service, connection, and transformation directly from CorpsAfrica Volunteers across the continent.
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...
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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...
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...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Chifundo Soko It’s been 2 months and some weeks since I have been here. In my opinion, I will say...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Billy Makombola Whoever said “Mondays” are boring did not live in all corners of Malawi, especially some parts of Mzimba...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Alinafe Chikombole “It is the friends we make along the way that help us appreciate the journey!” Going into my...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Peter Mndalasini During one of my visits to my counterpart’s house, I found him with his pastor making a certain...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Redson Nyondo The Oxford Dictionary defines a hero as someone who is admired for their courage and outstanding achievements. Let...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Smart Banda Culture is something that defines a group of people. It covers religion, food, language, clothes that people wear...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Zione Maweru There is a Malawian proverb that says, “Ukaipa dziwa nyimbo.” This means, that when you are bad at...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Lessenia Chikho From the treasures of life I borrowed a few days To live a life my way Some I...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Jailos Ghambi An umbrella is a cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun according to the dictionary. Most...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Funny Maseya I am so excited to explore this new part of Malawi. Of course, I have heard about Mzimba...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Dalitso Mndala “The youth are the leaders of tomorrow” is a statement I have been consistently reminded of since my...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Chisomo Kamlopa I was comfortably sitting on my bed when I suddenly felt a sharp painful bite on my elbow....
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Chimwemwe Nzima Two months down the line I look back and realize the new me. If you knew me three...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Chifundo Soko I don’t really know what to write to you, I must admit because I have a lot! But...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Blessings Ngwira One day after having a long day with community meetings and some other activities with the youth, I...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Billy Makombola Warm greetings from the southern part of Mzimba District, a small beautiful community dominated by the Ngoni people....
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Alinafe Chikombole “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom- Aristotle”. My journey of self-discovery, was crooked and bumpy, with...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Lessenia Chikho Some people define a journey as an act of moving from one place to another, while others define...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Jailos Ghambi Many people think it is just impossible to live in under-developed rural areas since modern city life can...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Funny Maseya Silent in voice but so loud! The best definition of a tortoise, does it exist? Covered in the...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Dalitso Mndala Growing up, I have come to realize a lot of things that have greatly changed my life. Among...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Chimwemwe Nzima Everybody can be great because everybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve....
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Chifundo Soko It’s been exactly 3 weeks since l arrived at my site. I am counting my days. Don’t get...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Blessings Ngwira Moseliwa? (Lomwe for How are you?) It’s been 3 weeks since we finished our pre-service training in Lilongwe...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Billy Makombola Tampokelerani mose (Welcome you all) to my warm heart in the northern region of Malawi, Mzimba District, especially...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Alinafe Chikombole Mentally preparing myself for the inevitable drastic step of feeling right at home in a new community helped...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Peter Mndalasini It has been over two weeks since I have stayed in my new community. I arrived in Kasungu...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Promise Trust Chiwalo “It is good to have a destination, but it is the journey that matters in the end.”...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Rhoda Sheena Gangire The Yao in the Zomba district have some interesting attributes which make their culture unique. Some of...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Chris Kaudzu The thought of moving away from home into a new place and having to meet new people made...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Silvester H.C. Kunkeyani “As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands- One for helping yourself and...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Chancy Simba I have to smile a little as I write this because I recall my friend Kondwani just after...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. James Matipiwiri When I look back and check my clock, I get overwhelmed and I realize that my hands have...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Silvester Kunkeyani How time flies!! So it’s been a year already since I came to serve as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Caroline Luka For the past eleven months, I have been part of the community that I was deployed in. I...
