On the day I was deployed to my site, I felt stressed and anxious about being away from my family and friends for some time. However, I was also excited about the opportunity to learn...
I never thought it was possible to comfortably work, enjoy, and build trust and relationships in a community in which you have zero background. To be honest, things are indeed easier said than done but...
As I sojourned on the path as a CorpsAfrica volunteer in the Umande sub-location for the past three months, the excitement of making a difference collided with the challenges of being a stranger in an...
Working with people in rural communities has always been my passion and I was happy when I started my journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer on 22 October 2023 to advance socio-economic development in Dedza District,...
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, my three months of service have been transformative. Stepping into a different community, I’ve not only dedicated my time to uplifting its spirit but also found myself celebrating the festive season...
Who do you call when things have gone amiss? Who do you talk to when things don’t go as planned? Who do you tell about your failures and still not feel judged or ashamed? Who...
Before anything great is achieved, your comfort zone must be disturbed. I must testify that every part of my life, up until now, has taken me to get out of my comfort zone. It was...
Introduction: Hello again! My name is Alexis IRADUKUNDA, and I’m thrilled to share the progression of my service as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Nyamagabe District, specifically in the Musange sector, Jenda cell, and Nyakibungo Village....
The mixed feelings planted in me made me wonder if I should start my journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer or not, but surprisingly it is now over two months since I have stayed in my...
In the immortal words of Helen Keller, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” These words echo profoundly as I embark on the early chapters of my journey as a...
