Community Integration

From Being a Visitor to Becoming One of Them

During my first month in the community, I was scared as I knew nobody. However, within five months, I became the most confident person and got to know...

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Les Échos du Fleuve

Ibrahima Diop, volontaire de CORPSAFRICA/Sénégal, est affecté à Thiasky, une communauté au cœur de Dandé Mayo à Matam. Dandé Mayo, une localité profondément imprégnée par les eaux du...

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Relationship Building With My Community: A Requisite for Development

I couldn’t be more proud of myself that it has already been three months down the line serving my community in Majariro/Karonga as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer. I can...

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Integrating with An Open Mind

Being open-minded involves being receptive to a wide variety of ideas, and information, critical thinking, and asking questions. It also involves embracing other people’s beliefs and ideas to...

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Embracing Community: A Journey of Connection and Growth

Throughout my service, one important element has continually shaped my experience as a Volunteer in my community: the sense of togetherness of the community. In reflecting on my...

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My Journey Is Not Yet Over

My journey is not yet over but I have much to share. Stepping into an under-resourced community, I was met with challenges that seemed insurmountable. Yet, through the...

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Un Voyage Vers l’Inconnu : Les Larmes de la Découverte

Dans le silence accablant de ma première nuit à Sass Mack, un village sérère inconnu, j’ai ressenti l’écho de l’incertitude et de la peur résonner dans chaque recoin...

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Une Semaine d’Immersion : Mon Aventure de Volontariat à Corpsafrica/Sénégal dans le village de Wassataké

Après une semaine d’immersion dans le cadre de mon service volontaire à CorpsAfrica Sénégal, je ressens le besoin de partager mon incroyable aventure dans le paisible village de...

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Give Yourself Grace, You Are Doing A Great Job

This is my fourth month of volunteering in my community. A community that has been gracious to me, allowing me to pursue what I love. This at times...

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From Strangers to Family

“The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life,” (Richard Bach). When I first landed in...

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