Stepping onto Rwandan soil for the first time filled me with excitement and curiosity. The land of a thousand hills stretched before my eyes, green, peaceful, and rich with stories waiting to be discovered. As...
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When I stepped off the bus on 7 September 2025 at my new deployment site in Gisagara District, Save Sector, my heart was pounding with equal parts excitement and fear. I was far from home...
The day of deployment came faster than I expected. After weeks of training at Amakuza Training Center, I stood beside my fellow Gicumbi Volunteers excited, nervous, and filled with anticipation. The bus ride was full...
As a Volunteer with CorpsAfrica/Maroc, one of the first and most important steps after arriving in a community is simple, yet powerful: meeting people one by one. Before any project, before any plan, there is...
Since always, I’ve been asked this question: Why do you choose to volunteer and get nothing in return, no salary, no benefits when a professional career offers financial stability? But is it true that we...
Leaving comfort behind is never easy. When I arrived in Lumen, fear met me before confidence did. Even as the community gathered to welcome me, tears filled my eyes. That moment marked the beginning of...
It wasn’t just about carrying a sack it was about carrying trust, respect, and shared purpose. Walking together taught me discipline, humility, and the beauty of building connection through everyday acts. Volunteering is often seen...
From the outside, service often looks like projects, timelines, and results. But from the inside, from where I stand in Nema Kuta it looks very different. It looks like early mornings when the village is...
Joining CorpsAfrica has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. It has been a journey of learning, serving, and growth, one that has pushed me beyond my limits and helped me uncover...
My time with my host family in Musanze District, Musanze Sector, Garuka cell, Cyanturo Village has been truly unforgettable. From the moment I arrived, they welcomed me with warm smiles and huge hugs, making me...
