Safaa Hachimi: Embracing Change and Empowerment with CorpsAfrica
As I embarked on my journey as a Volunteer with CorpsAfrica, I knew I was stepping into an adventure that would shape not only the lives of those I serve but also my own. My experience as a socio-criminologist, coupled with a strong background in child protection and family support, had prepared me for the […]
Breaking the Chains of Poverty: How Mindset Shapes Community-Led Development
Extreme poverty is not only about the absence of resources. It’s a mental trap that reinforces the cycle of deprivation. While many development programs focus on providing aid or infrastructure, they often overlook the internal barriers that prevent people from lifting themselves out of poverty. Changing this mindset is essential for sustainable and effective community-led […]
My Experience During the Christmas Season
The world has indeed changed and nowhere is this more evident than in the way we celebrate Christmas today. I often find myself reminiscing about the days when Christmas was the highlight of the year, an occasion filled with vibrant joy, heartfelt gatherings, and traditions that brought people together. Back then, being bought a Christmas […]
Stepping Into the Unknown: My First Day as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer
Starting this journey with CorpsAfrica, I didn’t fully know what to expect. As I prepared to leave for my new community, I felt a mix of anticipation and uncertainty that was intense. I was grateful for the chance to make a difference, yet the reality of leaving behind the familiar and embracing a new life […]
ABCD A Day, Gives You A Way
Apples are still my favorite fruit since they’re crispy, not sour, and not sweet. The most significant lesson I took away from my kindergarten teacher was that everything, even humanitarian efforts, must be done in moderation. I vividly recall how she managed to offer everyone the same amount of attention in an overcrowded classroom while […]
The Power of Volunteering: Working Together to Build a Better World
As an economist-in-training focused on rural areas and a development actor, I am deeply concerned with rural development, sustainable agriculture, the proper management of natural resources, and the protection of the environment. An activist for economic justice and inclusion, I volunteer with several initiatives doing important work in these fields, like Act for Senegal’s Rural […]
My Story of Transformation and Connection
Becoming a Volunteer is not just a job—it’s a calling. For me, this journey began unexpectedly, yet it has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. On the morning of August 8, 2024, I opened an email that filled me with a mix of excitement and uncertainty. It was an invitation to […]
A Journey of Service: My CorpsAfrica Experience in Morocco
It was a day that remains vividly in my memory—the day I reached my second home, CorpsAfrica/Maroc, filled with a rush of excitement. The moment I stepped off the plane at Casablanca International Airport, I was filled with a mixture of anticipation and hope. The welcoming smiles of the CorpsAfrica/Maroc staff reassured me that I […]
Conversational Curiosity
One of my favorite experiences during my first month in the community was chatting with curious kids. When they learned I was from Kenya, they asked if I had taken a bus to get there! It made me laugh, but it also reminded me how young they were and how vast the world must seem […]
Beyond Comfort: A Journey into the Heart of Rural Life
Arriving in my new community as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I was not ready for the surprise that awaited me. It was a quiet place, far from the busy world I was used to. But it wasn’t just the silence that surprised me—it was everything this community didn’t have. I had heard stories about rural life, […]