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...
Read More →
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...
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....
When I first arrived as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I felt lost. I had so many ideas but didn’t know where to start. Should I talk to village leaders? Visit homes? Observe from a distance? Join...
What does Christmas feel like when the world slows down? As 2024 winds down, I find myself on a quiet day in rural Meru, surrounded by lush banana plantations and the gentle flow of a...
Since arriving in The Gambia, I’ve witnessed a beautiful way of life, one where community isn’t just a word, but a lived reality. Here, people treat each other as family; every elder is an uncle...
Buyiga Island, a wetland on Lake Victoria in Mpigi district was a world far away from a place I could call home to stay in. All you could see were mud brick houses, the only...
Huh! Challenges…… These are inevitable realities in life. The question is: How can we take advantage of the situation to suit ourselves? Five months ago, I would have called you “delusional” if you tried to...
When I first came to the village, I knew people would compare me to the previous Volunteer but I didn’t think it would be like this. Let’s call her Sarah (pseudonym) “Super Sarah”. Super Sarah...
When I first arrived in the Kamwathu Sub location in October 2024, the scene was bleak—dry, parched land, water scarcity, and struggling crops. The community was burdened by these challenges but inspired me with their...
In July 2024, I embarked on my journey as an Exchange Volunteer from Uganda to Senegal. I was ready to embrace a new culture and serve a community I had never met. The hardest obstacle...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Mr. Hamza Aboubaigi Speaking Arabic and wearing modern clothing in front of 34 Berber men isn’t really the best way to leave a good first impression! As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I...
Moving to Malawi as a CorpsAfrica volunteer has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. Leaving Kenya, my homeland, was not just a geographical shift—it was a cultural and emotional journey that...
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, one of my most transformative experiences was attending a recent In-Service Training with my fellow volunteers and their counterparts. This training wasn’t just a series of presentations. It was a reminder...
In the quiet village of Kercheche, located in the Wolaita Zone of southern Ethiopia, life flows at its own gentle pace. Here, time is shaped by tradition, community, and the rhythms of daily life. For...
When I first arrived at my site, I envisioned myself as the lead character in a dramatic story, ready to make an impact. However, I quickly realized that the real heroes were the people around...
Every road has its bumps, and each bump carries a story shaped by unique perspectives. We often hear the word “perspective,” but it truly represents one’s point of view. CorpsAfrica embodies this concept by integrating...
On August 12, 2024, I began my journey as a volunteer with CorpsAfrica, and that moment marked the beginning of a profound learning experience about life. It was when I truly understood the harsh realities...
For years, the people of Kereria struggled with severe water shortages. Their primary source, River Thanantu, dried up during the dry season, leaving over 1,000 residents, including 128 schoolchildren, without reliable access to water. When...
Animal grazing is a norm among youths and the elderly here in my community. On a normal animal grazing day, some elders excited and laughing in the fields, and the air was thick with the...
The Tharaka people in Kitui dwell between the Nithi highlands and across the River Tana. An intriguing community with a distinct musical and culinary style. “Ngima” is what they name it; on the opposite side,...
Nothing satisfying like serving the nation through volunteerism. September 26, 2024, was a day that stood out from all others during my time with CorpsAfrica. It was the Thursday following the Swearing-In Ceremony for the...
One thing about moving into a new place or community is that everyone easily notices you and seems to know who you are since you are the new face in the neighborhood. The community also...
On September 26, 2024, I began my journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Kamatongo village, located in Kinzuzi Sector, Rulindo District. My experience here has been both challenging and rewarding. At first, the community didn’t...
As I stepped into my new community for deployment as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, a wave of mixed emotions washed over me. I felt both excitement for the adventure ahead and a tinge of sadness and...
One ordinary evening, I received a call from an unfamiliar number. Curious, I answered. The first words I heard were, “Unajua kuunda keki?” (Do you know how to bake a cake?). I instinctively replied, “Yes,”...
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible work of our female Volunteers among women and girls in the local communities. Like Kasia Gospos says, “Amazing things happen when women help other women.” When she...
At CorpsAfrica/Ghana, service is more than a commitment—it’s a way of life. Daniel Amoah, a Group 1 (G1) Volunteer, embodies this spirit. During his service at Anweem-Junction in the Central Region, he met Augustina Kpordzro,...
In the heart of Rumphi district, stood a classroom block with stories etched into its walls. Built in 1966, this structure was a symbol of hope, knowledge, and community. But as the decades passed, time...
As the morning chill lingers, I’m out on the community farm, surrounded by the peaceful hills of Charuru and Nyambene. Today, like many mornings before, I’m harvesting fresh green vegetables alongside the community. There’s something...
Transformation is a continous journey. “Why am I doing this again?” This is a question I asked myself a lot towards the end of my service in Uganda while preparing to go for the exchange...
Serving in Nakuru as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer has been quite incredible. From the very start, the generosity of the people here has left a lasting impression on me. In Nakuru, hospitality is a way of...
My journey with CorpsAfrica/Rwanda began in May when a friend shared the application link for Cohort 6, I explored the qualifications and researched for more information, and after navigating the application process, I received an...
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in a rural community in the Central Region of Ghana, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing and participating in the daily lives of the incredible people who call this place home....
Recently, I had asset mapping with my community of service in the Murinda sub-location, Tharaka Nithi County. What stood out at the end of the exercise was how rich our rural communities are, with various...
In the quiet corners of every community, there exists an unspoken language – one that transcends words and cultural barriers. It’s the gentle touch of a child’s hand, the warmth of a shared smile, and...
Yatoi sublocation in Baringo County has embarked on a path to sustainable development through a successful Community Asset Mapping exercise. Facilitated by CorpsAfrica/Kenya, the event brought together 161 community members from Kapsoricho, Sirinyo “C,” and...
Some decisions are worth taking, even if they seem confusing at first. Experiencing reality often provides the clarity needed to truly understand what to do. On August 11th, I embarked on my journey to Amakuza...
My first month as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Bogupalgu, nestled in the Kumbungu district of Ghana’s Northern Region, has been a journey of discovery, both personal and communal. Settling into this small community has brought...
