Explore the latest news, updates, Volunteer activities, and stories from across the CorpsAfrica network.
More than three decades ago, Liz Fanning’s experience as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco set her on a path that would eventually lead to...
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This post was originally written as an Op-Ed for DevEx by CorpsAfrica’s Nadia Abdalla and M.K. Richardson. Opinion: CorpsAfrica’s “Pitch Days” are proving that community-led...
Read the FP Analytics Insight Brief to explore the data, case studies, and policy recommendations shaping the future of volunteerism, and learn how elevating service...
CorpsAfrica at COP30, putting young Volunteers in the driver’s seat of climate resilience and raising the voice of rural communities in Africa at the Global...
At CorpsAfrica, we are once again entering the inspiring season of Pre-Service Training (PST), a transformative period where young people from across the African continent...
Some gatherings merely fill an agenda, but others uplift your spirit. The 2025 CorpsAfrica All-Country Conference in Nairobi was truly one of those remarkable experiences....
NEW YORK | September 26, 2024 – Washington, DC based NGO CorpsAfrica is pleased to be included among the 175 new Commitments to Action announced...
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...
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...
ACCRA, GHANA | June 14, 2024 — Zipline, the global leader in instant logistics, and CorpsAfrica, a global NGO that recruits and trains educated African...
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, specifically Eldoret, she entered the CorpsAfrica program...
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, their 11 counterparts, 9 staff members, development...
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 trees at the Kairaba Beach Hotel. The...
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 upcoming Pitch Day! Tune into the live...
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 virtual program designed to support the growth...
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 event was followed by two days of...
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 the Ministry of Trade Industry and Cooperatives,...
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 CONNECT grant to spearhead a community project...
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 pour renforcer les relations entre eux, en...
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 fellow Volunteer Hajar Mouslim join her. With...
Tune into ChannelOne TV’s June 25th segment of #BreakfastDaily to hear from CorpsAfrica/Ghana’s Deputy Country Director, Jessica Musey, G-1 alumnus, Iddrisu Issahaku, and community members as they speak on the impact of CorpsAfrica’s service!
Irene Kihumba served in the 1st cohort of CorpsAfrica/Kenya in Kikumi, Makueni county. Since ending her Volunteer service, Irene has had some exceptional transitioning experiences including: Irene has attended two key youth conferences and events....
ACCRA, GHANA | June 14, 2024 — Zipline, the global leader in instant logistics, and CorpsAfrica, a global NGO that recruits and trains educated African youth as volunteers to live and work in rural, under-resourced...
CorpsAfrica/Senegal hosted its de-centralized Pitch Day events on May 28 and May 30, 2024. The events were hosted in the following four regions: Saint Louis, Kaolack, Kédougou, and Ziguinchor. Two Volunteers were selected per region...
Despite the devastation of the 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Morocco on September 8th; staff and Volunteers still found the strength to carry on amidst the destruction all around them. Responding to the calls they received...
Ulysse Uwayo is a G3 Volunteer. He joined CorpsAfrica/Rwanda in 2021 and facilitated sustainable changes in the Ngororero district in Rucumu Village. Through various meetings and a community mapping exercise facilitated by Ulysse, together with...
Kelo Kubu, Curator of TEDx Johannesburg, named as Country Director WASHINGTON, DC, USA | June 6, 2024 — CorpsAfrica is expanding its global presence by launching volunteer programs in South Africa, the organization announced this...
Written by Cliff Ekuful “CorpsAfrica/Ghana has held the second edition of its annual pitch day event with about 30 volunteers participating in it. The Pitch Day, a key event on CorpsAfrica/Ghana’s annual calendar aims at...
CorpsAfrica was founded in 2011 by former Peace Corps Volunteer Liz Fanning, inspired by young Moroccans eager to contribute to their communities. With the vision of empowering young Africans as catalysts for lasting growth, CorpsAfrica...
Written by AMA Media “CorpsAfrica, a pioneering association committed to promoting social entrepreneurship and community development across Africa,proudly announces its inaugural Pitch Day event. Set to take place at the esteemed Onomo Hotel in Casablanca,...
Meet Gideon Masengesho, a CorpsAfrica alumnus whose journey exemplifies dedication, resilience, and community impact. Serving in both Cohort 2 and extending his service in Cohort 3, Gideon’s commitment to service transcends boundaries. Newly wedded and...
Prudence Regina Sambou, Cohort 5 Alumni Prudence has developed a range of body products based on medicinal plants, and local and agricultural products. It produces soaps based on coconut, olive, palm, date, and plant oils...
We are delighted to announce that the selection process for Cohort Three of our Matching Scholarship Program has been completed, and we have chosen 10 exceptional alumni to receive the scholarship. The Matching Scholarship program...
Innocent Uladi served as a dedicated member of cohort 5 of CorpsAfrica/Malawi. He served in Wimbe, Kasungu District. His notable achievements include successfully implementing three projects during his service. He implemented a primary project focusing...
Emile MALACK, Cohort 5, CorpsAfrica/Senegal With the President of the Republic, His Excellency Mr. Macky Sall, to present his company ZaniMoringa, active in the valorization and transformation of Moringa Oleifera. It was thanks to this...
CorpsAfrica/Rwanda’s third Project Demo Day (PDD) hosted on March 28 was a resounding success, bringing together 240 guests from diverse sectors, including public and private entities and Development Partners. The event’s primary aim was to...
Written by Alfred Chauwa “Malawi leader President Lazarus Chakwera has commended CorpsAfrica for investing in effort in grooming young people to bring about sustainable change with themselves and their communities. President Chakwera made the remarks...
Written by Michel Nkuruniza “Over 76 youth and rural communities’ small projects initiated by CorpsAfrica youth volunteers are seeking scale-up financing from local stakeholders, potential donors, financiers, the private sector, and the community. Scale-up financing...
CorpsAfrica/Malawi conducted a two-day training for nine Development Partners (DP) to acquaint them with CorpsAfrica’s work. The sessions covered various topics: Introduction to CorpsAfrica: Highlighting its founding, mission, values, and the pivotal roles of Volunteers,...
