Adventure of Deployment: My Journey to the Western Side of Kenya
Deployment day as a CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer, what an adventure! At 24 years old I realized I had never set foot on the western side of Kenya. That was about to change. My journey began on Saturday the 28th of September when I travelled from Kisii to Nakuru. The next phase kicked off with a bus […]
In one short year
“In one short year” was a reflection statement coined by Moses Cofie, the Regional Coordinator during the Close of Service for the 17 Volunteers in August 2024. As Volunteers shared their stories of change in the community, it was indeed one short year in which they had accomplished so much. We have captured some of […]
A New Chapter Begins: Finding My Way in My Community
The day of deployment came faster than I could have imagined, like the blink of an eye. I still couldn’t confidently pronounce the name of my new community. It’s funny—being a Dagomba native, I found myself questioning whether the name was the same as the calabash we use to serve beloved TZ in Ghanaian homes […]
The Land of Goated Milk and Honey
“Dust is constant” is a Kenyan slang expression that is frequently used to describe the tragedy that befalls someone; it has nothing to do with statistics or any other variable. When we don’t want to be salty about anything, Kenyans tend daily to sugarcoat it. Dust is the variable that I deal with on a […]
Where Peace Reigns: Life Lessons from Tharaka Nithi
Arriving in Kamwathu Sublocation, Tharaka Nithi County, was less of a shock than I had anticipated. Having grown up in Samburu County, one of Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) and a pastoralist region, Tharaka felt like a home away from home. The Tharaka people keep goats, cattle, and sheep, just like we do. They […]
KNOW YOUR COUNTIES; THARAKANITHI
When you think of Tharaka Nithi, what comes to mind? I used to think of it as a dry and scorching hot place with very little greenery. I assumed that the people there probably didn’t grow crops that require a lot of water, so they likely focused on drought-resistant crops like cassava and sorghum. However, […]
Navigating New Horizons
“Volunteerism is not for the faint-hearted.” This quote by Arthur Nkosi has never struck a chord with me more deeply than it does now. My journey transitioning from CorpsAfrica/Malawi to CorpsAfrica/Senegal has been an unforgettable roller coaster ride, filled with the excitement of new experiences and the challenges of stepping into the unknown. Imagine leaving […]
The Beginning of What Could Be a Lifelong Impact
Arriving in Kpeve Tornu as a CorpsAfrica/Ghana Volunteer marked the beginning of an incredible journey of community engagement and growth. Located in Ghana’s Volta Region, Kpeve Tornu is a vibrant community with deep cultural roots and a breathtaking natural landscape, including the serene River Danyi meandering through beautiful mountains. As I began my integration, I […]
Building a Good Relationship with the Community
Lately, I have learned something interesting that I am sure will be helpful to my leaders. Many people can relate that meeting new people and working with new communities can bring feelings of nervousness and sometimes excitement at the same time. It can be overwhelmingly exhausting to learn the new cultures of the community and […]
Leveling Up in Goviefe-Dudome: My CorpsAfrica Quest
Save Point: Starting My Journey In the world of Goviefe-Dudome, my house is my “save point”—a place to rest, reset, and prepare for each new day of exploration. Unlike a traditional setup, I don’t have a host family here, making my journey feel a bit like a solo-player game. Each morning, I check my “health […]