In a world where every day brings the chance to try something new, volunteerism has been my vision to growth, discovery, and unexpected adventure. At first, I thought volunteering was just about giving back to...
Karonga, a sun-scorched district in northern Malawi, had been brought to its knees by months of merciless heat. The December rains had briefly awakened hope as farmers rushed to plant rice and other crops in...
At CorpsAfrica, we believe that creating opportunities for Volunteer visibility and networking are essential to their success. On 13 to 16 May 2025, four of our dedicated Volunteers had the opportunity to attend one of...
Buyiga Island, a wetland on Lake Victoria in Mpigi district was a world far away from a place I could call home to stay in. All you could see were mud brick houses, the only...
When I first arrived in the Kamwathu Sub location in October 2024, the scene was bleak—dry, parched land, water scarcity, and struggling crops. The community was burdened by these challenges but inspired me with their...
The Tharaka people in Kitui dwell between the Nithi highlands and across the River Tana. An intriguing community with a distinct musical and culinary style. “Ngima” is what they name it; on the opposite side,...
As the morning chill lingers, I’m out on the community farm, surrounded by the peaceful hills of Charuru and Nyambene. Today, like many mornings before, I’m harvesting fresh green vegetables alongside the community. There’s something...
It is so amusing that even with the current evolution of everything, the people of Tharaka have held so tight to their traditional ways of farming. The food here is as organic as organic can...
As a Volunteer with CorpsAfrica/Kenya, I’ve had the unique opportunity to live in the rural village of Kiriene. Coming from a more urban environment has been a humbling and eye-opening experience. One of the most...
