Community Integration

People and Patience: Tales of a CorpsAfrica Volunteer

It has been four months since I started my volunteering journey with CorpsAfrica. The first thought I had in my mind was that I might not make it. But the people have the power to...

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The Beauty of Integration

Filled with anxiety, fear, and nervousness, a new chapter had begun in my life, September 23, 2023, to be exact. A life away from home and family, and this is someone who has never been...

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Embracing the Unknown: My Journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Mchinji, Malawi

In the heart of Mchinji, Malawi, where the regularity of life is guided by tradition, I embarked on a transformative journey as the first CorpsAfrica Volunteer in this rural community. Leaving the comforts of home...

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Reminisce

Sometimes I like to curl up in my comfortable position and scroll through the videos and photographs, moments captured while spending time with my fellow volunteers. A smile escapes my lips unknowingly, and a deep...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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