Community Integration

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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Diorbivol pêcheur, un vestige historique dans l’oubli

Fondé il y a plus de 100 ans par YORO HODE THIAM, Diorbivol Fisherman est un village situé à Dande Mayo un Matam enclavé pendant la saison des...

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Passion on a Single Bed: Chronicles of the African Volunteer

True warmth indeed trivializes “discomfort.” I entered the community expecting a bit of hardship and the need for adaptability, but I was still taken aback by my accommodations....

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You Want to Learn Wolof? Stick to the Kids

Recently I just took a giant leap in my life by moving from my home country Malawi in the southern part of Africa to Sénégal, a country to...

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Olive’s First Two Weeks as a CorpsAfrica/Senegal Volunteer

Upon my arrival in the community, I was welcomed by my host family. After that in the first week, I did different activities with the support of my...

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Une Volontaire à Keur Mamour Seck

Le 29 Octobre j’ai été déployée en tant que Volontaire de CorpsAfrica /Sénégal dans un village nommé Keur Mamour Seck et ceci pour un service de 10 mois....

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