The day of my deployment was one I had imagined many times, yet when it finally arrived, it came with emotions I hadn’t fully prepared for. I felt happiness, excitement, anxiety, and fear all at...
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The morning I left home, I had no idea how deeply my heart would change. The sun rose softly over the hills, and as I packed my last bag, I felt a mix of excitement...
March was a month of both challenges and encouraging progress in the implementation of community activities. While there were some difficulties such as limited resources, inconsistent attendance, and slow adoption of certain activities, the overall...
It all began on a quiet Sunday morning, just like any other, except this one was filled with emotion. Some volunteers were crying, others were talking softly, and it already felt like everyone was starting...
“Service is not about arriving with answers, but about staying long enough to listen.” There is a quiet kind of service that does not announce itself. It does not wear loud colours or demand recognition....
‘Don’t judge a book by its cover.’ If you saw my thatch room from the road, you might think it’s just another hut. But open the creaky wooden door, and you’ll see that it’s not...
When I first arrived in my community as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I carried with me an invisible backpack full of expectations, ideas about what I would do, what I would teach, and how quickly I...
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer working in Rulindo District, Bushoki Sector, Ruhanga Village, my experience has been an extraordinary journey that revealed the beautiful spirit of the Rwandan community. Ruhanga is a wonderful place characterized by...
I come from a hometown where meals are simple and predictable. Rice and bread are not just food to us they are a lifestyle. Every morning, afternoon, and night, you could find rice on the...
In my community, early outreach efforts met with low turnout. What looked like apathy was actually a practical barrier, many youth believed meetings were only necessary when tied to official requirements such as presenting National...
