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/Senegal Exchange Volunteer Mr. Abdelkader Kadfi The story began last year, during my service as a Volunteer in my country, Morocco, with CorpsAfrica....
Written by CorpsAfrica/Senegal Volunteer Ms. Nakhady Djighaly I am happy that my first blog since I began CorpsAfrica was written in the month of March;...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Exchange Volunteer Mr. Mostafa Essalai Most of the time we see the life of people change from casual to celebrity in a...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Dingaan Kafundu Just Do It” – Nike. Before my CorpsAfrica service began, there was just so much that I wanted...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Senegal Volunteer Ms. Fatty Ka Dear reader, have you ever felt like you have never done anything despite so much effort and sacrifice?...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Ireen Kanjala The Chewa people are descendants of the Bantu tribe, who widely settled in the central part of Malawi....
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Twambilire Kalolokesya Malawi has many different languages spoken throughout the country but Chichewa is the national language. Chichewa is most...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Senegal Volunteer Ms. Mame Binetou Ndour Hello everyone. My name is Mame Binetou Ndour. I am part of the second cohort of CorpsAfrica...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Khwima Nyirenda It’s been four months since I settled in Mzimba district, and it’s been quite an extraordinary four months...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Hope Mawerenga Today has been a very interesting day. I got to do things I am passionate about and had...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Chris Kaudzu There is a saying that goes, “The youth are the leaders of tomorrow.” I believe this is true,...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Exchange Volunteer Mr. Mostafa Essalai After I knew that I had been accepted to be a CorpsAfrica Volunteer most of my family,...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Hope Matilda Mawerenga It’s been a minute, let’s catch up. There are several things I like and dislike about my...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Ireen Kanjala It’s been four months since I came to this community, and I am loving the experience. I have...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Mildred Chirwa “Bekako skirt yane, ndazinangisyira yaye?” asked one of the girls to her friend to check if her period...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Shyrene Kossam My passion for helping others started way back when I was a kid. I have always dreamed of...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. James Matipwiri Waking up every day in an isolated, rural community, surrounded by farms and bush has now become a...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Ruth Chamangwana During my first community meeting, I was surprised to see that the women were more vocal than the...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Silvester Kunkeyani Young people are the future, goes the old saying. Now imagine a country whereby about 60% of the...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Ruth Chamangwana Apart from the plus of being surrounded by a lake that is home to juicy species of fish,...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Dingaan Kafundu Quite a lot has happened since my last blog post. The major thing is that due to circumstances...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Exchange Volunteer Mr. Mouhiddine Hamma Working with the Youth Club of DAPP (Development Aid from People to People) NGO has made life...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. James Matipwiri Before I became a CorpsAfrica Volunteer I had no idea what kind of natural treasures the world of...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Silvester Kunkeyani Change is inevitable, but also is the only thing that liberates people. Two months have now elapsed since...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. James Matipwiri As the legend of our ancestors narrates the life of hunting and gathering for survival in their era,...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Chris Kaudzu Moving to a new community as a Volunteer and starting a new life can be nerve-racking since many...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Dingaan Kafundu “Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many lives…” – Clarence, It’s A Wonderful Life Picture this....
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Wezi Kayira With so much time on my plate, how to spend it became a daily problem I had to...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Caroline Luka Some of you may wonder what the phrase “Wachinyamata safoila” means, and others may be familiar with these...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Ireen Kanjala The time I spent with family and friends over the festive season was wonderful, but now it’s time...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Ruth Chamangwana Never in my life did I imagine that I would become a pro at carrying a bucket on...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Twambilire Kalolokesya Two months have passed since I was placed at my site and during this period I have been...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. James Matipwiri “Doing your best is the only option even if it results in failure,” said Christopher Walken in the...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Caroline Luka It’s been almost two months since I got deployed to my site, and if you asked me a...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Mouhiddine Hamma As a part of my integration, I met Mike and Phelly from the Democratic Republic of the Congo...
