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Abdou Coly, CorpsAfrica/Senegal Volunteer

5/24/2019

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What made you apply to be a CorpsAfrica Volunteer? 
I applied to be an CorpsAfrica volunteer to serve my country, to learn from others, to have new experiences, to discover my country.

What are your biggest dreams? 
My biggest dream is to be among the leaders who will bring innovations to the world. For my country, a better democracy will be welcome, a good management of the resources of the country, and the change in mentality of the youth. For the world, nothing will be more beautiful than sharing, to have good relations between the states, and to preserve a world peace.

What is success? 
For me, success means having a family, being able to take care of yourself and taking care of your family.

What is one piece of advice you would give to incoming CorpsAfrica Volunteers?
I advise to incoming CorpsAfrica volunteers to have an open mind, to listen and prepare to adapt to any situation.

Who is your role model and why? 
My role model is Loepold Sédar Senghor because he knew how to fight for his history and his culture.

What is something people would be surprised to know about you?
 People will be surprised to know that when I get excited, I'm not easy to calm down.

What do you regard as the most beautiful word in your native language? What does it mean?​
What I consider as the most beautiful word in my native language -djola- is "kahiguène" which means to smile. Nothing beats a smile, even the smallest.

What's something you're most proud of accomplishing during your service?
What I am most proud of is the literacy classes I give to adults. They have made remarkable progress.

How has CorpsAfrica changed your life or perspective?​

CorpsAfrica has strengthened my self-confidence and expanded my entrepreneurial goals.

CorpsAfrica is...
The best life-transforming experience​. 
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Amadou Mansour Ndiaye, CorpsAfrica/Senegal Volunteer

5/8/2019

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What is your biggest dream for your own life? For your country? For the world?
My greatest dream is actively participating in the development process of my country via innovative development projects. 

Success is... 
to learn from your mistakes. 


What is one piece of advice you would give to incoming CorpsAfrica Volunteers?
Be committed and be at the heart of communities for sustainable development. 


What is a piece of wisdom or quote that inspires you?
"Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." ~ John F. Kennedy

Who is your role model and why?
Mr. Sarr, the CorpsAfrica Director in Senegal, because of his commitment and the spirit he has developed in me. As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I learned a lot from Mr. Sarr both personally and professionally. 

What is a favorite memory you have from your time as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer?
When the women of my village and I decided to organize for International Women's Day, for the first time. 

What do you regard as the most beautiful word or phrase in your native language? What does it mean?
"Mbollo moy dole." In Wolof it means, "many hands make for lighter work." 


How has CorpsAfrica changed your life or perspective?
CorpsAfrica allowed me to be aware of the current situation of my country. The service allowed me to take a step back in order to see where I can work to be most efficient. 

CorpsAfrica is...

a school for young leaders. 

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