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Webinar (Online)

2026 Alumni Virtual Summit

October 26, 2026
Monday, October 26 – Friday, October 30, 2026

Join CorpsAfrica Alumni from across the continent for the 3rd CorpsAfrica Alumni Virtual Summit, a five-day experience celebrating alumni growth and achievements under the theme “Youth Work and Market Trends: Opportunities...

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Conference

Regional Alumni Conference Brings CorpsAfrica Alumni Together Across Senegal and The Gambia

August 22, 2026
9:30—17:40

Strengthening Regional Ties, Employability, and Entrepreneurship On August 22, 2026, CorpsAfrica brought together 50 Alumni from Senegal and The Gambia in Thiès, Senegal, for a Regional Alumni Conference focused on strengthening...

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Webinar (Online)

Mentorship for Career Growth: An Introduction to GMI

July 30, 2026
1—2 PM CAT

Join us for a CorpsAfrica Alumni Webinar featuring Rose Kimu, Regional Engagement Manager for EMEA at the Global Mentorship Initiative (GMI), to learn more about mentorship opportunities that support career growth...

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International Year of Volunteers 2026

For more than 15 years, CorpsAfrica has believed in a simple but powerful idea: communities thrive when they lead their own development. As we join the global celebration of the International...

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In Person Event

Alumni Opportunity Fair

June 1, 2026
June - July 2026

CorpsAfrica’s Alumni Network will host Alumni Opportunity Fairs across all CorpsAfrica countries in June and July 2026. These fairs are designed to connect graduating Volunteers and CorpsAfrica Alumni with meaningful employment...

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In Person Event

2026 Pitch Day Events

March - May 2026

In 2026, CorpsAfrica will host Pitch Day events across all country offices, marking a powerful, continent-wide celebration of community-led development. Each event brings together Volunteers and their community partners to present...

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CorpsAfrica’s 15th Anniversary

March 1, 2026

https://youtu.be/4I2xvMn4UyE?si=AcC20TS2mmi_gAPE This year marks an important milestone as we celebrate 15 years of CorpsAfrica. What began as a simple but powerful idea has grown into an organization grounded in local leadership,...

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Webinar (Online)

2025 Alumni Virtual Summit

October 17, 2025

Career Catalysts: Accelerating Pathways and Dignified Work for African Youth The CorpsAfrica Alumni Virtual Summit is a three-day, fully online event designed to equip African youth with the skills, tools, and...

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Hybrid

CorpsAfrica at UNGA80

September 22, 2025

We’re excited to share that CorpsAfrica is attending the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York! Throughout UNGA week, we spotlight CorpsAfrica Volunteers as the leading example of Community-Led Development,...

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Webinar (Online)

CorpsAfrica x Nexford: Explore your future with Nexford

August 7, 2025
8:00 PM

Are you a CorpsAfrica alumnus ready to take the next step in your career journey? Join us for an exclusive webinar designed just for you. Discover how Nexford University’s competency-based programs...

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In Person Event

2025 PITCH DAY

March - July 2025

CorpsAfrica’s annual “Pitch Day” events continually bring fresh energy and inspiration as Volunteers present the projects they co-create with their communities in front of a live audience (modeled after Shark Tank)....

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Event Highlights

Event Recap

March 2026
Global

Empowering Entrepreneurs, Driving Impact – CorpsAfrica Alumni CEI Pitch Event 2026

The CorpsAfrica Entrepreneurship and Incubator (CEI) program continues to champion Alumni-led ventures that create jobs and stimulate economic growth across Africa. In 2026, the program reached a major milestone with the CEI Pitch Event, a...

Event Recap, Volunteer Voices

January 2026
Uganda

Giving back to University Students

The CorpsAfrica/Uganda Alumni Association organized career development workshops at three universities, reaching over 300 students. These were from Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), Kyambogo University, and Kampala International University. The workshops delved into...

Event Recap

December 2025
Global

CorpsAfrica at COP30: putting young Volunteers in the driver’s seat of climate resilience

CorpsAfrica at COP30, putting young Volunteers in the driver’s seat of climate resilience and raising the voice of rural communities in Africa at the Global Conference of Youth Climate(COY) and the World Leaders Summit in...

Event Recap

July 2025
Global

From Vision to Impact: What ACC 2025 Means for the Future of Youth-Led Development in Africa

A Milestone for Youth Leadership The CorpsAfrica 2025 All-Country Conference marked a strategic milestone in CorpsAfrica’s mission to position young Africans as catalysts for community-driven development, job-ready junior professionals, and leaders. As the largest All-Country...

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July 2025
Ethiopia

From a Small Dream to a Big Movement: Our First Pitch and Launch Day in Ethiopia

We will never forget the feeling on the morning of April 9, 2025. We were setting up for our very first CorpsAfrica/Ethiopia Pitch and Launch Day in Addis Ababa. The banners were up, the Volunteers...

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July 2025
Global

Youth at the Center: ACC 2025 in Reflection

Some gatherings merely fill an agenda, but others uplift your spirit. The 2025 CorpsAfrica All-Country Conference in Nairobi was truly one of those remarkable experiences. Across five days, CorpsAfrica brought together Volunteers, staff, alumni, partners,...

Event Recap

June 2025
Global

“Where the Story Goes From Here”: Day Five at CorpsAfrica ACC 2025 Closes with Purpose, Pride, and Possibility

As the sun rose over Friday, June 20, there was a quiet shift in the air. After four days of deep dialogue, learning, laughter, and movement building, Day Five of the CorpsAfrica All-Country Conference 2025...

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June 2025
Global

From Vision to Vocation: Day Four at CorpsAfrica ACC 2025 Unlocks Opportunities and Honors Ubuntu

Thursday was a turning point where possibility met preparation, and purpose found new pathways. On Day Four of the CorpsAfrica All-Country Conference 2025, the energy shifted toward the future. The day was structured to help...

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June 2025
Global

“Looking Forward”: Day Three at CorpsAfrica ACC 2025 Blends Vision, Ubuntu, and Cultural Power

Wednesday, June 18, 2025, marked a milestone moment for the CorpsAfrica All-Country Conference 2025: the Public Day, when ideas met institutions, communities met changemakers, and the movement opened its doors to the world. With the...

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June 2025
Global

The Power of Getting Back Up: Lessons from Day Two of CorpsAfrica ACC 2025

“It is scary to fail—but it is even scarier to fail, fall, and not get up.”— Papa Ray, Training Manager, CorpsAfrica/Ghana Day Two of the CorpsAfrica All-Country Conference 2025 embraced vulnerability, honesty, and growth. If...

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June 2025
Global

Ubuntu in Action: 2025 CorpsAfrica All-Country Conference Kicks Off with Purpose and Passion

“We need a future where our youth don’t ask for a seat at the table—but build it.”— Liz Fanning, Founder & CEO, CorpsAfrica With these powerful words, Day One of the 2025 CorpsAfrica All-Country Conference...

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June 2025
South Africa

CORPSAFRICA VOLUNTEERS CULTIVATE KNOWLEDGE AT NAMPO HARVEST DAY

At CorpsAfrica, we believe that creating opportunities for Volunteer visibility and networking are essential to their success. On 13 to 16 May 2025, four of our dedicated Volunteers had the opportunity to attend one of...

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January 2025
South Africa

CorpsAfrica Swears in First Cohort of Volunteers in South Africa

In January, CorpsAfrica reached a significant milestone by swearing in its first-ever cohort in South Africa. The cohort of thirty-five Volunteers, which includes two exchange Volunteers from Ghana and Malawi, was selected through an extensive...

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December 2024
Ghana

United for Impact: A Celebration of Volunteer Power

In anticipation of International Volunteer Day (IVD) 2024, Volunteer organizations from across Ghana came together early to celebrate, uniting their efforts and amplifying their shared commitment to making a difference. The event was held at...

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July 2024
Morocco

CorpsAfrica and UM6P Hold Joint Strategic Summit

From July 11-13, 2024, CorpsAfrica and UM6P convened in Benguerir, Morocco, for a strategic summit aimed at deepening collaboration and understanding the far-reaching impact of CorpsAfrica Volunteers. The event was followed by two days of...

2025 All-country Conference

June 16-20, 2025 | Nairobi, Kenya

CorpsAfrica hosted its highly anticipated 2025 All-Country Conference in Nairobi with the theme of “Leading with Ubuntu: African Youth Transforming the Continent”.

International Volunteer Day 2024

December 5, 2024 I Washington, DC

On December 5, 2024, CorpsAfrica honored International Volunteer Day by hosting local business leaders, RPCVs, and members of the NGO and diplomatic communities for a reception at Washington’s Patterson Mansion.

UNGA Reception 2024

September 26. 2024 I New York City, USA

On September 26th, 2024, CorpsAfrica hosted its second reception during the UN General Assembly Week in NYC. This year’s theme was African Youth Driving Transformative Change. Over 150 attendees including partners, government officials, and NGO leaders gathered to learn more about CorpsAfrica.

UM6P Strategic Summit

July 11-13, 2024 I Benguerir, Morocco

From July 11-13, 2024, CorpsAfrica and UM6P convened for a full-day strategic conference in Benguerir, Morocco, followed by two days of site visits to communities in the High Atlas Mountains to better understand the impact of CorpsAfrica Volunteers and understand collaboration opportunities.

Holiday Gathering

December 5, 2023 | New York City, USA

CorpsAfrica hosted an intimate Holiday Gathering on December 5th in NYC in celebration of International Volunteer Day!

UN General Assembly reception

September 21, 2023 | New York City, USA

The African Renaissance: Empowering Youth-Led Innovation for Continental Renewal event took place during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) week and featured African experts and leading practitioners in youth development, philanthropy, and locally-led initiatives joining together to learn and share about innovative and impactful models for youth development.

Project Demo Day - Ghana

July 27, 2023 | Accra, Ghana

CorpsAfrica/Ghana hosted its first Project Demo Day on July 27, 2023. Inspired by Shark Tank, an American TV Show’s pitch format, chosen CorpsAfrica/Ghana Volunteers pitched community-identified projects to local businesses, philanthropists, development partners, and more.

2023 All-Country Conference

June 11-17, 2023 | Kigali, Rwanda

CorpsAfrica held its second All-Country Conference in Kigali, Rwanda, this June, uniting Volunteers, staff, board members, and partners worldwide. Through workshops, discussions, plenaries, and site visits, attendees deepened their understanding of locally led development and strengthened a growing Pan-African network. The event also marked CorpsAfrica’s expansion into six new countries over the next two years.