Allowing Me to Live Out My Adult Dreams While Giving Joy To My Inner Child
For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to have a pet growing up, but it was not practical due to unavoidable circumstances. When I embarked on this journey with CorpsAfrica, I knew the perks would be that I would get to do the work that gives me purpose and that I […]
Men Not Doing Household Chores: Religious or Culturally Based?
While growing up in my country, I noticed that the majority of men did not know how to cook or even hold a cooking spoon. I used to think that this was a religious thing. However, upon coming to Southeast Malawi, I discovered that men here are involved in household chores such as cooking, washing […]
Reflecting on Three Months of Growth and Impact as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer
Welcome to my second and final blog of the year as we step into 2024! A heartfelt Happy New Year to all. It’s been an incredible journey during my three-month service as a Corps Africa Volunteer, and I’m thrilled to share my enriching experiences and lessons learned along the way. Teaching Adventures at Mbachundu Primary […]
Navigating the Language Barrier
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, having to live far away from home with communities that don’t speak a similar language as you can be quite terrifying. Being a volunteer and having this huge passion for helping people, my first thought is not running or locking myself in the room, nor is there room for escaping, hence […]
Getting Out of the Comfort Zone
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 and experience new cultures and to support the process of community change as a facilitator. When I arrived, my host […]
Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone
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 I had to take a bold step of moving out of my comfort zone to a new community that I […]
Love In All Its Forms Can Transform Lives.
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 unfamiliar place. The initial days were marked by a profound sense of isolation, navigating a sea of new faces, languages, […]
The Paradoxical Route
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, Central Region of Malawi. It was a hot-sunny day indeed but I felt hotter due to the pressure I had […]
Celebrating the Festive Season with My Adopted Community
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 in a unique and heartwarming way. The community members have embraced me wholeheartedly, treating me not just as a volunteer […]
A Family Unified by the Art of Giving
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 is the one person who will appreciate your work and not show that they are jealous and in competition with […]