CAN’T STAND IT, The Kanyerere Desk Project
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 it helped set an easy tone for me and my service. I started making myself available in September 2023 as […]
Volunteer Voices: Dalida Uguyeneza
Crafting Timeless Moments: The Art of Creating Lasting Memories
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 upon our hearts long after they’ve passed. Within a few short weeks of volunteer service, I developed a strong bond […]
Sokhna, An Undeniable Force of Nature
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 from a different country. I kept thinking about how I probably would have to teach her how to speak Chichewa […]
With CorpsAfrica, Positive Change is Inevitable
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 shell and gained much more confidence in myself, my knowledge, and my abilities. Talking of my professional changes, I became […]
My Odyssey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer
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, I was tasked with the noble mission of making a difference in underserved communities. However, what I didn’t anticipate was […]
My Journey of Passion as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer
In 2022, I took the first step on a path that would eventually lead me to fulfill my passion for rural development through CorpsAfrica. However, that year marked a temporary setback as I was not selected for the program. Undeterred, I continued to follow CorpsAfrica on social media, eagerly anticipating any news of their Volunteer […]
We Will Stand Together!
When women support each other, incredible things happen. And every little support given counts. In my first month as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I was hosted by an incredible woman, who together with her daughter, gave me the safety and comfort of a home. In this first month, my host family and I decided to make […]
Journey with CorpsAfrica: Growing and expanding by engaging in Volunteer service and immersing oneself in rural environments
Residing in a countryside region provides a unique and one-of-a-kind life encounter. After committing five months to volunteer work, I acquired a wealth of valuable life skills and lessons that will have a beneficial influence on my future. When I first arrived in these rural communities, I neglected to communicate or reveal their experiences. Later […]
“Empowering Communities: A CorpsAfrica Volunteer’s Journey”
Embarking on this journey was my way of giving back to the community – a decision that marked the beginning of an incredible adventure. The first week in community service was a crash course in adaptability. As a famous American comedian and actress Gilda Radner once said “Life is about not knowing, having to change, […]