In the semi-arid region of Illasit, where rainfall is limited and unpredictable, the practice of crop farming has become exceedingly difficult. This challenge has resulted in high unemployment rates and a lack of stable income sources for the local residents. To address this pressing issue, Edward Maina, a dedicated Volunteer working in the area, facilitated a cattle fattening project from its conceptualization to its execution over the course of his year-long service. The project aims to empower the community by offering an alternative livelihood, thereby enhancing their economic prospects and fostering positive transformation within the region.
CorpsAfrica addresses two of Africa’s most difficult challenges: engaging youth and helping rural communities overcome extreme poverty. We recruit and train motivated volunteers to live and work in rural, under-resourced areas in their own countries. They collaborate with the community to design and implement small-scale projects that address their top priorities and, by doing so, gain the skills and experience that lay the foundation for personal and professional success.
CorpsAfrica trusts youth and communities to help each other.
