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

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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ChannelOne TV: CorpsAfrica- Raising volunteers to serve in underserved communities

Tune into ChannelOne TV’s June 25th segment of #BreakfastDaily to hear from CorpsAfrica/Ghana’s Deputy Country Director, Jessica Musey,...

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Meet Our Alums: Irene Kihumba

Irene Kihumba served in the 1st cohort of CorpsAfrica/Kenya in Kikumi, Makueni county. Since ending her Volunteer service,...

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Zipline and CorpsAfrica Partner to Address Critical Blood Supply Needs in Ghana

ACCRA, GHANA | June 14, 2024 — Zipline, the global leader in instant logistics, and CorpsAfrica, a global...

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Senegal Pitch Day 2024

CorpsAfrica/Senegal hosted its de-centralized Pitch Day events on May 28 and May 30, 2024. The events were hosted...

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Resilience Through the Earthquake

Despite the devastation of the 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Morocco on September 8th; staff and Volunteers still found...

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Meet Our Alums: Ulysse Uwayo

Ulysse Uwayo is a G3 Volunteer. He joined CorpsAfrica/Rwanda in 2021 and facilitated sustainable changes in the Ngororero...

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CorpsAfrica Expands to South Africa

Kelo Kubu, Curator of TEDx Johannesburg, named as Country Director WASHINGTON, DC, USA | June 6, 2024 —...

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Ghanaian Times: CorpsAfrica/Ghana Holds 2024 Pitch Day

Written by Cliff Ekuful “CorpsAfrica/Ghana has held the second edition of its annual pitch day event with about...

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The CorpsAfrica Story

CorpsAfrica was founded in 2011 by former Peace Corps Volunteer Liz Fanning, inspired by young Moroccans eager to...

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Africa.com: CorpsAfrica’s Pitch Day Showcases Philanthropic Culture Across Morocco

Written by AMA Media “CorpsAfrica, a pioneering association committed to promoting social entrepreneurship and community development across Africa,proudly...

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Meet Our Alums: Gideon Masengesho

Meet Gideon Masengesho, a CorpsAfrica alumnus whose journey exemplifies dedication, resilience, and community impact. Serving in both Cohort...

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Meet Our Alums: Prudence Regina Sambou

Prudence Regina Sambou, Cohort 5 Alumni Prudence has developed a range of body products based on medicinal plants,...

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