Explore stories of service, connection, and transformation directly from CorpsAfrica Volunteers across the continent.
In my culture, there’s a saying: “Where your heart is, is where your feet go.” But over the past two years, I have learned another truth. Home is where your loved ones are. After my...
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There is a certain comfort that comes with familiarity. Having served as a CorpsAfrica volunteer in my home country, Ghana, I thought I had it all figured out when I embarked on my current exchange...
Be the change you want to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi Casamance: A Trip to the Heart of a Culture that Touches the Soul When I set foot in Casamance for the first...
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 and now the Executive Director of Girls Empowerment Mission (GEM-Ghana),...
When I first learned that I would be relocating to Nkhotakota, my excitement was quickly overshadowed by a wave of fear. The thought of living away from my relatives was daunting. I have always found...
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 am so grateful that I didn’t give up. This journey...
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. But deep inside, something always felt incomplete. One day, after...
The past two months have been very eventful. As the days keep rushing by, the service is drawing closer to an end. I find myself reflecting on these past months, it has now been six...
Visualize five days in Nairobi- “the Capital of Africa”. On top of that, imagine being surrounded by over 1000+ youth from over 11 African countries across the continent, collaborating, engaging in cultural exchange, and sharing...
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 first, I thought volunteering was just about giving back to...
They say, “Water is life.” But for my community, it became a luxury we could only dream of. For two long years, we endured the harsh reality of water scarcity, as the solar-powered water facility...
Karonga, a sun-scorched district in northern Malawi, had been brought to its knees by months of merciless heat. The December rains had briefly awakened hope as farmers rushed to plant rice and other crops in...
When I first arrived in the community, I thought I knew what change looked like. But the truth is, I’m learning that the real shift happens not in the solutions we bring, but in the...
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 was to introduce myself as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer and explore...
It was Wednesday afternoon , and I decided it was time for a quick nap before diving into the evening’s activities in the community. Just as I started to drift off, a burst of noise...
When I first arrived in Imbale as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I was struck by the beauty of the land, but beneath that beauty lay a crisis. The community’s only natural spring, the main source of...
Growing up in town, my experience with rural life was limited to occasional visits to my grandparents. Being a CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer, I am now immersed in the rural community life in Lilongwe district. At first,...
The leadership camp we organized in Tadart was a far-fetched gathering of all high school students of the Azzaden Valley. Throughout the four days of the camp, participants built leadership skills through the direct skill...
The All Country Conference (ACC2025) hosted in Kenya school of governance Nairobi from the 15th – 20th June 2025 under the theme Ubuntu In Action, captured the very essence of what CorpsAfrica stands for –...
Tucked away in the heart of Baringo lies a quietly thriving gem—Fresh Wrap Limited, a department under the Seed Saver Network, turning the region’s abundant fruits into healthy, naturally dried snacks known as Organic Sunny...
It was a beautiful rainy morning, and I was hesitant to get out of bed to prepare for school, where I volunteered as a teacher for Standard Six. While still lying down, I received a...
When I first arrived in Mali Kunda,I quickly noticed that language played a big role in their everyday life. People in the community spoke a language,the Fula language.This language was my father tongue.Something I had...
Dear Me, Wow. Look at you. I remember when you first started this journey full of dreams, a little scared and wondering whether you were ready to leave everything behind and step into the stranger...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteers Mr. Jean Migambi and Mr. Alexandre Rurangwa Cyungo, Mukaka, and Kariha villages are remote areas in the Ngororero district where their populations’ daily activity is subsistence agriculture and to a small...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Senegal Volunteer Mr. Hameth Ndoye When I thought about going to my site in Cabrousse, Ziguinchor, I was afraid. I was afraid. I felt like I was lost because my friends, with whom...
As a Corps/Africa Malawi Volunteer serving in Dowa, I have had the opportunity to immerse myself in the local culture and the way of living of my community. One of my memorable experiences as a...
Interview with Mr. Pape Diagne by CorpsAfrica/Senegal Volunteers Mr. Boubacar Biro Diallo and Ms. Ndeye Awa Gueye This month, we went to visit the farming fields of Pape Diagne, an old photographer who has traveled...
As a CorpsAfrica Exchange Volunteer serving in Malawi, I have had the privilege of collaborating with a local school to introduce innovative recycling initiatives. These projects not only address environmental concerns but also equip students...
“The Mountain’s Echo: The Voice of Amazigh Women,” a beautiful video produced by Volunteer Soufian Aaraichi in tribute to the women of his site for International Women’s Day. March 8, 2015. (16:07)
When I first stepped into my role as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I had a clear vision to make a tangible impact in my community in Mulanje district. I imagined organizing meetings, working on community development...
Becoming a Volunteer is not just a job, it’s a calling. For me, this journey began unexpectedly, yet it has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. On the morning of August...
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, and I could never understand how people managed it so...
My first trip to my community in the Upper River Region (URR) of The Gambia took us two days. The journey from Greater Banjul Area, where I live, was filled with a mix of anticipation...
Water is life, yet in the Kamwathu Sub location, access to clean and reliable water remains a daily challenge for many. As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I have witnessed firsthand how water scarcity affects every aspect...
Community development is not just a process; it’s a vibrant journey fueled by collective effort. At the heart of this journey lies the community itself, a group of individuals who understand their needs and aspirations...
