CorpsAfrica HCD Centers
Designing with People, for People
CorpsAfrica’s Human-Centered Design (HCD) Centers provide practical training and consulting services that help organizations and individuals solve challenges by putting people at the center of developing solutions.
With hubs in Senegal, Malawi, and Kenya, we work with partners across Africa to strengthen their capacity to design and implement programs that respond to people’s needs and priorities.
Who We Are
CorpsAfrica’s HCD Centers bring our experience in community-led development to organizations and individuals seeking better ways to address challenges and develop effective solutions. Rather than operating as traditional physical training centers, our three hubs serve as bases for delivering training, consulting, and other services across Africa.
Our approach combines Human-Centered Design (HCD), which puts people’s experiences and needs at the center of problem-solving, with Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), which builds on the skills, knowledge, and resources communities already have.
Through practical training and hands-on support, we help participants move from understanding a challenge to developing, testing, and implementing solutions with the people they are intended to serve.
Who We Serve
Our training and consulting services are designed for:
- NGOs and development organizations seeking to strengthen community engagement and program effectiveness
- Government agencies and public institutions addressing social and development challenges
- Foundations and private-sector organizations looking to design more responsive programs and services
- Universities and educational institutions interested in practical innovation and problem-solving approaches
- Professionals, entrepreneurs, and students seeking skills to develop and implement innovative solutions
Why Choose CorpsAfrica?
- Community-Led Approach: Our methods draw on CorpsAfrica's extensive experience working alongside African communities to identify priorities and develop locally driven solutions.
- Practical Learning: Our interactive training goes beyond theory, giving participants tools and techniques they can apply to the realreal-world challenges that they face.
- Customized Services: We tailor our training and consulting to the specific needs, goals, and operating environments of our clients.
- Ongoing Support: We provide guidance and mentorship to help clients apply what they have learned and turn ideas into action.
Our Offerings
Whether you’re looking to build your team’s skills or need expert support to develop a program, our HCD Centers offer practical services tailored to your needs.
Training Programs
Our interactive training programs help individuals and teams learn and apply Human-Centered Design (HCD) and Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD). Using tools such as the Innovator’s Compass, participants learn how to:
- Understand challenges by listening to the people most affected
- Identify and build on existing community strengths and resources
- Generate ideas and develop solutions collaboratively
- Test and refine ideas before implementation
- Apply HCD approaches to their own projects, programs, and organizations
Support Services
We provide consulting and advisory support to help organizations apply human-centered approaches to their work. Our services include:
- Program Design and Co-Creation: Working with organizations and communities to design programs and solutions based on real needs.
- Research and Community Insights: Supporting research, community engagement, and analysis to better understand challenges and opportunities.
- Workshops and Facilitation: Guiding teams through defining challenges, generating ideas, and developing practical solutions.
- Implementation and Advisory Support: Providing mentorship and hands-on guidance to put ideas into practice.
- Organizational Capacity Building: Helping organizations integrate human-centered approaches into their teams, programs, and everyday work.