It was a Sunday evening, and I had just wrapped up my daily activities within the community. The day hadn’t gone as planned—it was one of those frustrating days that left you feeling drained and...
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From the moment I arrived in Ghana, it was the smiles that stood out to me. Genuine, warm, and ever-present, they greeted me like old friends. It didn’t matter that I was a stranger in...
Preparing for the Community Asset Mapping Day in Eregi was both a challenging and rewarding experience for me. Mobilizing the community required clear communication, dedication, and persistence. My goal was to bring community members together...
Reflecting on my transformative journey with CorpsAfrica, the past two and a half months since my deployment have been marked by significant milestones, deep learning, and challenges. Post-deployment, I engaged with various community-focused groups both...
Community asset mapping has to be the magical key to unlocking the potential of a community and turning it into a reality. I realized this after I conducted one at Mwanika, Meru County. Underdevelopment and...
Driven by the desire to serve his country through community development, he stepped out of his comfort zone to learn and grow in the heart of Senegal. He was sent to a village called Gourel...
Imagine a 9-year-old weaving magic with tiny hands, crafting delicate bead masterpieces that rival seasoned artisans. Welcome to my remarkable host community, where talent abounds, resilience inspires, and creativity knows no bounds. Over my two-month...
When you are a boy growing up in one of the urban cities in Malawi, everything is easier because the language is diluted to fit everybody. We have the working class with their language, the...
Muhammad Ali once said, “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” Embarking on my journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer on October 4, 2024, has been an experience beyond...
Not once did I imagine things would be this tough. I have many reasons to call it quits. Does one have to go through all of this? Fighting parasites all night and spending the entire...
