Heartfelt Gratitude
Have you ever experienced a moment of deep, sincere gratitude that fills your heart to the brim? That’s exactly how I feel as I reflect on my journey with CorpsAfrica/Kenya Cohort 2. Let me take you through this incredible experience and share why I am overflowing with thanks. When I first joined CorpsAfrica, I embarked […]
“Empowering Communities: A Journey of Transformation in Ngororero District”
Embarking on this incredible journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer has been nothing short of life-changing. From the intensive Pre-Service Training to the heartwarming welcome from my host family, every step has deepened my understanding of the power of community-driven development. In Ngororero District, I have had the privilege of immersing myself in the vibrant culture, […]
Embracing Wisdom
As I reflect on my volunteering journey within the community, one aspect stands out; the invaluable time spent with elder men. Initially, I joined the program seeking to contribute to my community, but little did I know the profound impact it would have on me. Sitting with these elder men, I discovered a treasure of […]
Embracing The Journey
When I first embarked on my journey with CorpsAfrica as a Volunteer, uncertainty lingered in my mind. What kind of service was I signing up for? Despite the doubts, there was an unwavering belief within me that if others could do it, I could do it even better. As I delved into the Pre-Service Training, […]
The Beauty in Volunteering
We often look at Volunteering with CorpsAfrica/Malawi from just a professional sense when it unveils a hidden treasure of natural beauty and serenity often not experienced in the cities we hail from. Stepping into my site, I was stunned by the picturesque landscapes that unfolded before me, a calm community amidst rolling hills and breathtaking […]
Challenging Myself to Change the World
Three months ago, I embarked on a journey as a CorpsAfrica/Uganda Volunteer that would take me far from the familiar comforts of home and plunge me into the heart of rural Kabale. As I reflect on this whirlwind of an experience, I am struck by the profound impact it has had on myself and the […]
Donkey Drama
Well, I had never fetched water using donkeys until I started serving as a Volunteer in Kitui County. Here, fetching water using donkeys is a lifestyle contrary to where I come from where we have water taps at home. One day, I decided to experience the joy of fetching water from the community’s shallow well. […]
Understanding Community Dynamics While Promoting Community-Led Development
“Take the first step and start, the rest will follow suit…” It sounds very cliché, but I didn’t believe in this statement until I was in a situation that required me to believe it. By the way, this statement works for anything; business, and any other initiative you can think of. I am Justine Musiime, […]
Out Of The Cocoon
Experiences shape our perspective and reality. A larva living in a cocoon will never know the reality of a butterfly until it spreads its wings and lives the life of a butterfly. This is true to the human experiences, different people live different lives across the globe and within the same countries. Urban and rural […]
Behavioral Change Journey
I have never been to the hospital for the past 26 years of my life until November 2023. Let me take you into the past. I am someone who hardly falls sick but even when I do, I never visit the hospital. I remember while growing up, whenever I was seriously sick, I preferred not […]