Explore stories of service, connection, and transformation directly from CorpsAfrica Volunteers across the continent.
It was onion transplanting time in my community, a time for hope and anticipation. But a major issue arose in the community where the community garden tanks weren’t supplying enough water as expected. This underprivileged...
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After attending my first in-service training, I was excited to collaborate with my community to select a project and develop the proposal. However, it soon dawned on me that I had to revisit a group...
The day is the 8th of October, I’m supposed to have a meeting with the Community Health Promoters at the Eldume Dispensary. I am a bit nervous because this is only week 2 and I’m...
Imagine moving to a new community where everyone knows your name within a short period of time. I step into a local shop, and as soon as I enter, everyone greets me with a warm...
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, one thing that remains consistent throughout the service is the presence of challenges often with no obvious solutions. At times, it may seem like some problems have no answers. But the...
Often, we tell ourselves that navigating life without expectations is the key to avoiding disappointment. Yet, no one mentions the moments when we don’t even realize we have expectations until we’re hit with disappointment. In...
After a long and adventurous journey spanning a day and a half, I finally set foot in the serene community of Kosemar Tenda, nestled in Jimara, Upper River Region. It was a Thursday morning, the...
When I first arrived in Kelecha as a CorpsAfrica/Ethiopia Volunteer, I knew I was stepping into a community with immense challenges, but nothing could have fully prepared me for the realities on the ground. Electricity...
As I sit here reflecting on my journey so far as a CorpsAfrica/Ghana Volunteer, I am reminded of the countless moments that have left an indelible mark on my heart. One moment, in particular, stands...
Months ago, I was selected to be a CorpsAfrica trainee, where I received training on community-led development approaches, including Human-Centered Design (HCD) and Asset-Based Community-Led Development (ABCD) Although I had an academic background in sciences,...
Christ being born in Bethlehem wasn’t a reason enough to leave my site this time, I couldn’t afford an air ticket to witness this historic event in Israel. This is why I chose to spend...
At CorpsAfrica, transformation begins at the grassroots — led by young African changemakers dedicated to driving sustainable development in their communities. Two such remarkable Volunteers from the 2024–2025 Malawi cohort, Jean Nazimera and Harry Bvumbwe,...
In every community, there are unsung heroes who serve to make a difference in the lives of others. Volunteers like me play a crucial role in driving change and creating a positive impact on the...
During my time as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Kyuso, Kitui County, I saw firsthand the challenges faced by persons with disabilities (PWDs)—particularly their limited mobility, which prevented them from accessing education and essential services. Inspired...
It was a dark, rainy night in a quiet village, the only kind of sounds were raindrops drumming against tin roofs and the distant murmur of laughter from homes still buzzing with the excitement of...
When I first set foot in this serene Volta community as a CorpsAfrica volunteer, I felt like a fish out of water. But now, it’s as if I’ve sprouted roots here. Slowly but surely, I’ve...
An Open Heart On 1 October 2024, I was deployed to Nguèr, a small village of 300 inhabitants in the commune of Médina Sabakh in the department of Nioro du rip in the Kaolack region....
Christmas is often seen as a time for family gatherings, festive meals, and cheerful celebrations, and it is a holiday that carries deep significance for people of all ages. For the elderly, however, Christmas can...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Ms. Cecile Niyimenya (a Rwandan Exchange Volunteer serving in Morocco) It all started when I knew that I was deployed to Tata. I was so excited because it is a province...
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...
