From a Heart for Service to a Life of Impact: My CorpsAfrica Journey
Before I joined CorpsAfrica/Maroc, volunteering had always been part of who I was. Since childhood, I loved social work and spent my free time helping local associations in my small city. When I graduated, the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in 2020 and changed everything. I spent a year searching for structured volunteering opportunities, especially with the […]
Creating Lasting Impact: The Ripple Effect of CorpsAfrica Service in Jiffin Community, The Gambia
Located in the Lower River Region of The Gambia, Jiffin Community, like many rural areas, faces challenges including limited income opportunities, youth unemployment, climate vulnerability, and lack of reliable transportation, particularly during medical emergencies. During his year of service as a CorpsAfrica Exchange Volunteer, James Kaguyu Njau from Kenya worked closely with the people of […]
Giving back to University Students
The CorpsAfrica/Uganda Alumni Association organized career development workshops at three universities, reaching over 300 students. These were from Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), Kyambogo University, and Kampala International University. The workshops delved into the aspects of volunteerism, mentoring students in career pathways while equipping them with practical skills in CV writing and job‑search […]
From Volunteer to Visionary Agripreneur
Jerone’s Journey: From Volunteer to CEO During his service as a CorpsAfrica/Ghana G2 Volunteer, Jerone was placed in a rural community in the Central Region, where he quickly immersed himself in identifying local challenges and opportunities. He developed a keen interest in the region’s agricultural potential, particularly the underutilized assets in soybean and root crop […]
Home Is Where Your Loved Ones Are: My CorpsAfrica Journey
In my culture, there’s a saying: “Where your heart is, is where your feet go.” But over the past two years, I have learned another truth. Home is where your loved ones are. After my service as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Uganda, I traveled to Malawi as an Exchange Volunteer. I thought I was going […]
Youth, Ubuntu and the Future of Africa
Visualize five days in Nairobi- “the Capital of Africa”. On top of that, imagine being surrounded by over 1000+ youth from over 11 African countries across the continent, collaborating, engaging in cultural exchange, and sharing transformative ideas. Now think of the incredible panelists, inspiring speakers, and thought leaders unpacking the most head scratching discussions and […]
My Journey with Augustina: Nothing Less than Service & Impact
At CorpsAfrica/Ghana, service is more than a commitment—it’s a way of life. Daniel Amoah, a Group 1 (G1) Volunteer, embodies this spirit. During his service at Anweem-Junction in the Central Region, he met Augustina Kpordzro, a visually impaired young woman with a dream: to further her education. Augustina had successfully passed her WASSCE in 2015, […]
Meet Our Alums: Hasnae Ahoudar
Hasnae Ahoudar from Morocco joined CorpsAfrica as a Volunteer during the post-COVID period to serve in one of the villages in the High Atlas Mountains. After completing her experience with CorpsAfrica/Maroc, she went to Malawi for an additional 10-month volunteer stint in one of its rural villages. Volunteering in Malawi was the greatest experience for […]
Meet Our Alums: Zineb El Bahraoui
Zineb El Bahraoui joined CorpsAfrica/Maroc as a Volunteer in 2022’s 7th cohort in Azilal Province’s Timansourine village. One of Zineb’s notable achievements is her collaboration with the ATAAE ALKHAYER Foundation to implement a project that cost more than $10,000. This initiative involved not only rebuilding the mosque in her site but also constructing a local […]
Meet Our Alums: Sharon Jelagat
Sharon Jelagat is a passionate advocate for community development who served with CorpsAfrica from 2022 to 2023 in Machakos, Kenya. Hailing from the western part of the country, specifically Eldoret, she entered the CorpsAfrica program with a strong commitment to making a difference in her community. Before her time with CorpsAfrica, Sharon worked with several […]