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Commonwealth Club Podcast: Interview with Liz Fanning and Hiba Tazi

In December 2015, CorpsAfrica Founder and CEO Liz Fanning and Hiba Tazi, a member of the first CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer cohort, presented the CorpsAfrica model to members of the Commonwealth Club of San Francisco.

The podcast, CorpsAfrica: Peace Corps for Africans, introduced the organization’s approach to locally led development, giving educated young Africans the opportunity to serve in their own countries while working alongside rural communities to identify priorities, connect with resources, and develop community-driven solutions.

For Volunteers, the experience offers opportunities for personal and professional growth while building a deeper understanding of the communities they serve. For communities, it creates space for local leadership and locally identified development priorities to guide the work.

Today, Hiba continues her journey with CorpsAfrica as a member of the Board of Directors, reflecting the enduring connections between the organization and its Alumni.

December 16, 2015
Global

Njeri Wagacha Speaks with CorpsAfrica’s Founder and CEO Liz Fanning (Video)

Rosebank Killarney Gazette | Veteran broadcaster Dan Moyane urges CorpsAfrica volunteers to listen before leading

The Untapped Power Of Youth Volunteerism In Africa

What African Youth Teach Us About Leadership, Service, and Sustainable Development

Global

Press Release

RES4Africa and CorpsAfrica strengthen collaboration to advance youth empowerment and sustainable energy development across Africa

RES4Africa Foundation and CorpsAfrica have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their existing collaboration and expand...

Global

Event, Giving

International Youth Day – Ice Cream Social and Open House

On August 12, 2026, CorpsAfrica opened its Washington, DC doors, welcoming a wonderful group of people interested in...

Senegal

Local Updates

CorpsAfrica/Senegal and UBA Sénégal Lead Mangrove Restoration Initiative to Support Climate Resilience in Coastal Communities

As part of Environment Month initiatives, CorpsAfrica/Senegal, in partnership with UBA Sénégal and local organization AGIRE, organized a...

Rwanda

Local Updates

A Partnership in Action: CorpsAfrica/Rwanda x Trinity Metals

Some partnerships are measured by transactions. The most meaningful ones are measured by transformation and mindset change. As...

Ghana

Press Release

Development Bank Ghana and CorpsAfrica announce collaboration to drive Community Impact

Accra, Ghana — Development Bank Ghana (DBG) is excited to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding...

Gambia

Local Updates

Flowing with Hope: Khalsa Aid and CorpsAfrica/Gambia Bring Clean Water to Daru Foday Ba

Access to clean, reliable water is fundamental to the health and well-being of any community. In Daru Foday...

Kenya

Local Updates

CorpsAfrica/Kenya Recognized as a Leading Champion of Community-Led Development at the 3rd Kenya ESG Awards

CorpsAfrica/Kenya is proud to announce its recognition at the 3rd Kenya ESG Awards, where the organization was honored...

Senegal

Local Updates

Youth Leaders in Senegal Advance Climate Action Ahead of IVY 2026

As momentum builds toward the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development 2026, CorpsAfrica Volunteers continue to demonstrate...

Global

Event Recap

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...

Malawi

Local Updates, Volunteer Voices

CorpsAfrica/Malawi Human Centered Design Training

CorpsAfrica/Malawi Human-Centered Design training. Produced by Volunteer Abdellah Azizi. February 2016. (06:22)

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Gambia

Local Updates

The Ripple Effect of CorpsAfrica Service in Jiffin Community

Located in the Lower River Region of The Gambia, Jiffin Community, like many rural areas, faces challenges including...

Uganda

Event Recap, Volunteer Voices

Giving back to University Students

The CorpsAfrica/Uganda Alumni Association organized career development workshops at three universities, reaching over 300 students. These were from...

Global

Press Release

CorpsAfrica Appoints Four New Members to its Board of Directors

Lagos, Nigeria — CorpsAfrica, a pan-African organization dedicated to advancing locally led development through youth volunteerism, is pleased...

Global

Event Recap

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...

Kenya

Local Updates

Vote for CorpsAfrica/Kenya in the 2025 NGOs & Kenya ESG Awards!

We are thrilled to share some exciting news! CorpsAfrica/Kenya has been nominated for the Best Use of Social...

Uganda

Local Updates, Volunteer Voices

Youth Engage-From Global to Local Development Actions

In the rural community of Musanze in Rwanda, social entrepreneur Adrien Manishimwe runs a growing ICT and financial...

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CorpsAfrica addresses two of Africa’s most difficult challenges: engaging youth and helping rural communities overcome extreme poverty. We recruit and train motivated volunteers to live and work in rural, under-resourced areas in their own countries. They collaborate with the community to design and implement small-scale projects that address their top priorities and, by doing so, gain the skills and experience that lay the foundation for personal and professional success.

CorpsAfrica trusts youth and communities to help each other.