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...
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, Machakos County. Following his service, Samuel seized...
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 in Gasabo, Butare, Rusizi Kayonza, Cyabakamyi Nyanza,...
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 from the University for Development Studies. Her...
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 (HCD) at CorpsAfrica. Training our Volunteers using...
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 regions of the country for one year....
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 Organic Fertiliser Production and Selling in partnership...
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 to bolster their venture capital, to generate...
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 people is not just an altruistic endeavor;...
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 moment to reflect on the transformative power...
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 Alumni. As part of the ceremony, the...
“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 to being sworn-in, Trainees participated in Pre-Service...
By Mvemba Phezo Dizolele “Modeled after the Peace Corps, CorpsAfrica empowers African youth to work with local communities, emphasizing local ownership, collaboration, and participatory development. CorpsAfrica founder comments, “We’re creating a second Peace Corps, by...
“September 22nd, 2023 – CorpsAfrica/Rwanda is delighted to announce the recruitment and deployment of 80 dedicated Volunteers for its upcoming Cohort 5. These committed individuals are poised to embark on a transformative journey aimed at...
The partnership aimed to improve access to mobility devices for people with disabilities in underserved communities. The main goal was to provide well-fitted wheelchairs, along with training on their use, to empower and enable individuals...
Written by Gladys Wamuyu “30 volunteers drawn from diverse backgrounds and having varied university degrees, have qualified to spearhead small-scale, high impact projects that will transform local communities, after undergoing an intensive Pre-Service Training. CorpsAfrica,...
On September 21st, CorpsAfrica hosted a beautiful reception at the iconic Loft at 620 rooftop at Rockefeller Center under the theme “African Renaissance: Empowering Youth-Led Innovation for Continental Renewal.” The event, during the UN General...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, September 21, 2023 PEACE CORPS AND CORPSAFRICA PARTNER TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY TIES AND DRIVE INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES IN AFRICA (New York, New York | Thursday, September 21, 2023) – Peace...
On September 8th, 2023, a catastrophic earthquake rocked the Al Haouz province and its surrounding areas in Morocco, leaving behind a trail of destruction and despair. The aftermath of this natural disaster has resulted in...
Accra, Ghana- 31st July, 2023 – CorpsAfrica/Ghana, a non-profit organization that recruits, trains and deploy volunteers to facilitate community-led projects, has organized its maiden edition of “Project Demo Day (PDD) at the Ecobank Head office...
CorpsAfrica convened its second All-Country Conference in Kigali in June 2023, uniting individuals from across Africa under the theme of Youth Shaping the Future of Africa. Over the week-long event, close to 300 CorpsAfrica Volunteers,...
Written by Frank Ntarindwa Rwanda’s Youth Minister, Abdallah Utumatwishima, told an enthusiastic group of CorpsAfrica volunteers, youth volunteers, and change-makers, all driven by the common purpose to steer Africa towards a prosperous change, to “never...
We are thrilled to share the remarkable journey and accomplishments of CorpsAfrica’s first Alumni Entrepreneurship Incubator cohort. Over the past three months, eight alumni-led ventures from Morocco, Malawi, Senegal, and Rwanda have undergone an intensive...
“CorpsAfrica is proud to host its second All-Country Conference this June in Kigali, Rwanda, bringing together Volunteers, staff, Board members, and partners from around the world.The conference will feature an engaging schedule of workshops, breakout...
Meet Jailos Ghambi, a dedicated changemaker who served in Cohort 3 of CorpsAfrica Volunteers in Malawi. During his service, Jailos implemented a series of impactful projects, leaving a lasting legacy of positive change in his...
CorpsAfrica/Kenya and Mastercard Foundation are pleased to invite you to Project Demo Day in Kenya May 24,2023 Daystar University (Valley Road Campus) 9:00 AM-12:30 PM GMT+3 After a rigorous selection process, four CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteers will...
“CorpsAfrica/Ghana is teaming up with some social partners to accelerate community development and help end poverty in the country. CorpsAfrica/Ghana over the weekend held a meeting with some like-minded social and development partners to deepen...
By William Kumwembe “Senegalese-born Amy Ndao Gueye is a young volunteer working with a women-led group…” Read more here:
CorpsAfrica/Senegal and Mastercard Foundation are pleased to announce Project Demo Day in Senegal May 11, 2023 Hotel Ngor Diarama 4:00 PM-7:00 PM GMT After a rigorous selection process, five CorpsAfrica/Senegal Volunteers pitched projects to donors...
CorpsAfrica/Maroc and Mastercard Foundation are pleased to announce Project Demo Day in Morocco May 5th, 2023 Hseven, Casablanca 5 PM On May 5th, 2023, after a rigorous selection process, four CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteers presented projects to...
Watts of Love and CorpsAfrica/Kenya launched a pilot program for 100 solar lights for Cohort 1 in April 2023 with an additional 200 lights provided for Cohort 2 in November 2023. The main objective of...
