When Communities Come Together There Are No Limits
After a successful community mapping and project identification, the community was in the project planning process. Despite some communities being individualistic, in the heart of every thriving community lies a spirit of collective action and shared purpose. This truth was vividly illuminated in various circumstances such as a fundraising endeavor in my community at Embu […]
Reaping Big in Briquettes by Creating Sustainable Cooking Energy
My name is Magombe Muzamiru a CorpsAfrica/Uganda Volunteer stationed in Buleega village in Buikwe district. My volunteering journey started from Pre-service Training to the time of deployment in our communities. In my pre-service Training, I had a great experience meeting new friends, and learning new things from the CorpsAfrica staff, while sharing life. Through various […]
The Power Within: Community Members Leading Their Own Development
In the rural village of Jjalamba, Mpigi district, Uganda, a remarkable transformation has started to take place. CorpsAfrica/Uganda, through its Community-Led Development, Asset-Based Community Development, and Human Cantered Design approaches, has empowered the local community to take charge of their development. Together with the community, we have been able to do different integration activities using […]
Les Échos du Fleuve
Ibrahima Diop, volontaire de CORPSAFRICA/Sénégal, est affecté à Thiasky, une communauté au cœur de Dandé Mayo à Matam. Dandé Mayo, une localité profondément imprégnée par les eaux du fleuve Sénégal-Mauritanien, est le berceau ancestral des communautés de Thioubalo, Toroodo, Mathioudo, Baylo et d’autres. Cette région révèle une relation séculaire entre ses habitants et le fleuve, […]
Une Semaine d’Immersion : Mon Aventure de Volontariat à Corpsafrica/Sénégal dans le village de Wassataké
Après une semaine d’immersion dans le cadre de mon service volontaire à CorpsAfrica Sénégal, je ressens le besoin de partager mon incroyable aventure dans le paisible village de Wassataké, niché au cœur des îles Amorophiles dans la ville de Boké Dialoubé, dans la ville de Boké Dialoubé, dans le département de Podor, région de Saint-Louis […]
From Strangers to Family
“The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life,” (Richard Bach). When I first landed in Balaka, my CorpsAfrica site, living with strangers in a different district felt impossible. Tears welled up as the car drove away, leaving me with unfamiliar faces, surrounded […]
Learning Exchange: A Community-Volunteer Tale
Living among my community members has been a transformative journey, not just for them, but also for me as a Volunteer. In my role facilitating community-led development, asset-based community building, and human-centered design initiatives, I have immersed myself in various activities alongside community members. This engagement has not only allowed me to contribute to the […]
Tapestry of Immersion Project Presentation
Three months into my deployment as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Mbondoni, Kenya, marked a significant milestone in my journey of community empowerment. Attending In-Service Training 1 (IST-1) was not just about learning; it was a testament to the dedication and collaborative spirit of the Mbondoni community towards sustainable development. IST-1 was a pivotal moment where […]
Getting Out of the Comfort Zone
On the day I was deployed to my site, I felt stressed and anxious about being away from my family and friends for some time. However, I was also excited about the opportunity to learn and experience new cultures and to support the process of community change as a facilitator. When I arrived, my host […]
Bienvenue à la découverte de Mbouma, mon village!
Fondé en 1662 par Guédio Pall Diouf, Mbouma trône fièrement au cœur de la ville de Fatick, dans la commune de Mbellacadio. Sa renommée s’étend bien au-delà de ses frontières, grâce à l’histoire captivante de Niongal Dione, le Saltigué aux pouvoirs extraordinaires. Ce magicien des éléments a su faire pleuvoir lors des sécheresses les plus […]