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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Samuel Njuguna, a dedicated alumnus of the 1st cohort of CorpsAfrica/Kenya, has demonstrated remarkable progress in both personal and professional spheres since completing his volunteer service in Kaani,...
Thanks to Rwanda’s Local Administrative Entities Development Agency (LODA) financial support, CorpsAfrica Volunteers and local government staff conducted training sessions towards initiating sustainable projects in pilot areas, including...
Victoria Wintonya Ndebugri is a registered nutritionist by the Allied Health Profession Council in Ghana, with an MPhil in Public Health Nutrition and a BSc in Community Nutrition...
CorpsAfrica/Maroc hosted a workshop with Mrs. Loubna Guenoun and her WeSpeakCitizen team, focusing on articulating project vision and impact. We prioritize Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) and Human-Centered Design...
Written by Pa Modou Cham “CorpsAfrica, an international non-governmental organisation established in 2011, yesterday launched its Gambia chapter and swore in 11 volunteers who would serve in all...
Mphatso Chembekeza, a dedicated alumnus of Cohort 3 in Malawi, is celebrated for his outstanding contribution to community development. During his service, Mphatso spearheaded an innovative project on...
Six alumni have been chosen to participate in Cohort Two of the Entrepreneurship Incubator program. Each of these selected alumni has received an upfront seed funding of $5,000...
Across the vibrant landscapes of Africa, a powerful transformation is underway—one fueled by the passionate energy and dedication of its youth. Investing in the potential of African young...
Holiday Gathering Save the date for CorpsAfrica’s Holiday Gathering on December 5th in NYC in celebration of International Volunteer Day! As we celebrate International Volunteer Day, it’s a...
The Close of Service (COS) celebration marked the end of the G1 Volunteers’ service with CorpsAfrica/Ghana. During the graduation ceremony on November 29, the volunteers transitioned to become...
“CorpsAfrica/Ghana, a non-profit organization that recruits and trains young African graduates to facilitate community-led projects, held a swearing-in ceremony for its second cohort of Volunteers in Ghana. Prior...
