Volunteering in a community that is far from my home has been a life-changing experience. As a Volunteer, integration into the local culture is vital—not just for my growth but also for building trust, creating...
Arriving in my community, I was immediately faced with the challenge of communication. The unfamiliar sounds of their language left me wondering how I would ever learn to speak it. Attempting Ewe lessons at the...
I had been a month in the community as a Volunteer learning the ways of the community. It was an exciting adventurous pursuit because I was learning about the rich culture and their way of...
My service as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Kanyerere VDC would not have begun as wonderfully as it did and I am mostly thankful for my time as a volunteer teacher at Kanyerere Primary School as...
In the tapestry of our lives, certain moments stand out as vibrant threads, weaving themselves into the fabric of our memories. These are the moments that endure the test of time, casting a warm glow...
About seven months ago, I was paired up with a Senegalese girl to be my sitemate. My first thought after finding this out, was how hard it was going to be to communicate with someone...
During my first days at CorpsAfrica, I recall always being so kept to myself, staying in my corner, listening and observing without participating fully. As the days went by, I gradually freed myself from the...
Embarking on my journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer was a leap of faith into the unknown, but little did I know it would become a profound catalyst for personal and professional growth. From the outset,...