News and updates

Explore the latest news, updates, Volunteer activities, and stories from across the CorpsAfrica network.

Nadia Abdalla – Empower Youth to Build a Unified and Prosperous Africa

Despite their growing demographic—projected to make up forty-two percent of the global youth population by 2030—African youth face alarmingly high unemployment rates. In Kenya alone, thousands of graduates...

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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...

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Dr. Patricia – Africa’s youth not a problem to be solved

Across the African continent, a deeply flawed narrative persists-one that portrays young people as disengaged, entitled, or burdensome. From the bustling streets of Lagos to the innovation hubs...

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CorpsAfrica Strengthens Global Leadership Team with Two Key Appointments

CorpsAfrica is proud to announce the addition of two accomplished professionals to its Global Support Office leadership team. MK Richardson joins as Chief Development Officer, and Yahaya Momoh...

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Dr. Patricia – Embrace Africa’s youth as catalysts for growth

Africa’s youth are not a problem to be solved, but an asset to be harnessed. Across the continent, a deeply flawed narrative persists—one that portrays young people as...

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A Bar of Soap, A Step Toward Transformation

When Magombe Muzamiru, a CorpsAfrica Uganda Exchange Volunteer, began his Year 2 service in Mutuuma village, Kenya, he quickly learned that change starts with listening. The women of...

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Brickmaking for Makindu Youth

Makindu Youth Development Association of seven male youth was formed in 2024 with the support of Ashiraf Kakaire. The group of members from 17 to 27 years is...

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The Standard: Kenya to host over 1,000 youth leaders for CorpsAfrica ACC conference

Written by Mike Kihaki “Kenya is set to host over 1,000 youths for the second CorpsAfrica All-Country Conference (ACC 2025), a major gathering of youth leaders, volunteers, and...

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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...

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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...

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Nakaseeta Community Market

The Nakaseeta Community market was established in July 2024 under CorpsAfrica/Uganda. Located over 200 Kilometers from Kampala district, Uganda, the market initiative is a testament to the effectiveness...

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Reflections from UNGA 2024: Championing African Youth Leadership and CorpsAfrica’s Impact

On September 26th, 2024, CorpsAfrica had the immense honor of hosting an unforgettable evening during the United Nations General Assembly at Rockefeller Center, New York City. The event...

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My Joy Online: CorpsAfrica/Ghana Hosts Swearing-In Ceremony for 3rd Cohort of Volunteers

“CorpsAfrica/Ghana successfully held the Swearing-In Ceremony for its third cohort of Volunteers, marking the official transition of 44 young African graduates into a one-year Volunteering service. This group,...

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U.S. Mission to the UN: Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield

“Good evening, everyone. Let me start by thanking you, Hiba, for that overly kind and generous introduction, and also for your commitment to service. And Liz, of course...

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CorpsAfrica Among 175 Commitments to Action Announced at CGI 2024

NEW YORK | September 26, 2024 – Washington, DC based NGO CorpsAfrica is pleased to be included among the 175 new Commitments to Action announced this week during...

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CorpsAfrica Welcomes New Chief Program Officer

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Samora Otieno as the inaugural Chief Program Officer for CorpsAfrica, effective Sept 9, 2024. Dr. Otieno brings an extensive...

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A Recap: Malawi’s 3rd Pitch Day

On May 11, 2024, CorpsAfrica/Malawi hosted the third edition of CorpsAfrica’s Pitch Day event (formerly known as Project Demo Day) to raise funds for 8 small-scale, high-impact community-led...

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Meet Our Alums: Hasnae Ahoudar

Hasnae Ahoudar from Morocco joined CorpsAfrica as a Volunteer during the post-COVID period to serve in one of the villages in the High Atlas Mountains. After completing her...

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Meet Our Alums: Zineb El Bahraoui

Zineb El Bahraoui joined CorpsAfrica/Maroc as a Volunteer in 2022’s 7th cohort in Azilal Province’s Timansourine village. One of Zineb’s notable achievements is her collaboration with the ATAAE...

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Meet Our Alums: Sharon Jelagat

Sharon Jelagat is a passionate advocate for community development who served with CorpsAfrica from 2022 to 2023 in Machakos, Kenya. Hailing from the western part of the country,...

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The Gambia Hosts Its First Pitch Day

CorpsAfrica/Gambia held its first Pitch Day event at Jama Hall, Kairaba Beach Hotel, which is known for hosting prestigious events. The event attracted 100 attendees, including 11 volunteers,...

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The Point: CorpsAfrica/Gambia Hosts It’s First Pitch Day

Written by Jankey Touray “CORPSAfrica Gambia on Wednesday 7 August 2024 held a pitch day for 11 provincial communities to improve access to water and planting of fruit...

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GRTS TV: Featuring CorpsAfrica/Gambia

CorpsAfrica/Gambia’s Country Director, Foday Bojang, and Executive Assistant, Mariama Sanyang, were featured on August 1st’s edition of Good Morning Gambia on GRTS TV and shared updates about their...

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Applications Are Open!: Apply for CorpsAfrica’s Alumni Entrepreneurship Incubator Program

CorpsAfrica, with the generous support of the Mastercard Foundation, is pleased to announce the call for applications to the Entrepreneurship Incubator Program. CorpsAfrica’s Alumni Entrepreneurship Incubator is a...

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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...

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Uganda’s Inaugural Pitch Day 2024

CorpsAfrica/Uganda organized its first-ever Pitch Day on the 28th of June 2024 bringing together 130 people with 54 organisations and institutions represented. Notable among these were representatives from...

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Meet Our Alums: Fatiha Tachakourt

Meet Fatiha Tachakourt, a 32-year-old Moroccan woman blazing trails on the post-COVID-19 frontlines as a Volunteer of Group 6 with CorpsAfrica/Maroc. Fatiha applied for and received a WORLD...

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Global Staff Training Podcast- Featuring Bandagne and Gladys

CorpsAfrica/Senegal a accueilli le Global Staff Training. Cette formation est conçue pour développer les connaissances et les compétences des TO (Training Officers) et des VL (Volunteer Liaisons) et...

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Global Staff Training Podcast- Featuring Hope and Raymond

CorpsAfrica/Senegal a accueilli le Global Staff Training. Cette formation est conçue pour développer les connaissances et les compétences des TO (Training Officers) et des VL (Volunteer Liaisons) et...

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SPECIAL PODCAST: Insights into Volunteerism and Community Development

Hosted by Khadija Benayad, a dedicated Volunteer from Group 8, this special episode brings us to the heart of volunteerism. Mostafa Essalai, Training Officer & Field Coordinator, and...

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