ADAPTING TO CHANGE
After attending my first in-service training, I was excited to collaborate with my community to select a project and develop the proposal. However, it soon dawned on me that I had to revisit a group of women I had initially worked with prior to the training. We had generated project ideas together, and they developed […]
What A Day!
The day is the 8th of October, I’m supposed to have a meeting with the Community Health Promoters at the Eldume Dispensary. I am a bit nervous because this is only week 2 and I’m supposed to travel alone in this new environment that I was not quite used to. I was to share the […]
Embracing New Beginnings in Suwareh Kunda
Imagine moving to a new community where everyone knows your name within a short period of time. I step into a local shop, and as soon as I enter, everyone greets me with a warm smile, calling me by name. Good morning, Mariama and it feels nice to be recognized as I look around, I […]
From Disappointment to Growth
Often, we tell ourselves that navigating life without expectations is the key to avoiding disappointment. Yet, no one mentions the moments when we don’t even realize we have expectations until we’re hit with disappointment. In those times, we reflect and realize, “Yes, I did have expectations, even if I wasn’t fully aware of them.” This […]
A Journey to My Host Community of Kosemar Tenda
After a long and adventurous journey spanning a day and a half, I finally set foot in the serene community of Kosemar Tenda, nestled in Jimara, Upper River Region. It was a Thursday morning, the second of January, 2025, when the journey began. The bus, already carrying several Volunteers, picked me up at Airport Junction […]
A Journey of Resilience: Overcoming Challenges to Bring Water to Kelecha
When I first arrived in Kelecha as a CorpsAfrica/Ethiopia Volunteer, I knew I was stepping into a community with immense challenges, but nothing could have fully prepared me for the realities on the ground. Electricity is a rare luxury, coming once every four or five days—or sometimes disappearing for over two weeks. Clean drinking water […]
Christmas Woiiii, Christmas Murmur
Christ being born in Bethlehem wasn’t a reason enough to leave my site this time, I couldn’t afford an air ticket to witness this historic event in Israel. This is why I chose to spend it at home, with my community, which generously reimbursed my sacrifice with love. I have only been here for three […]
The Ripple Impact of my Volunteering
In every community, there are unsung heroes who serve to make a difference in the lives of others. Volunteers like me play a crucial role in driving change and creating a positive impact on the community we serve. I have facilitated initiatives including constructing energy-saving stoves, piggery, Irish growing, kitchen gardening and establishing beetroot gardens […]
My First Two Months in Nguer: A Promising Experience!
An Open Heart On 1 October 2024, I was deployed to Nguèr, a small village of 300 inhabitants in the commune of Médina Sabakh in the department of Nioro du rip in the Kaolack region. I remember being scared when the deputy mayor drove my cluster and me to our respective villages. As we were […]
Celebrating Christmas with My Elderly
Christmas is often seen as a time for family gatherings, festive meals, and cheerful celebrations, and it is a holiday that carries deep significance for people of all ages. For the elderly, however, Christmas can be a time filled with mixed emotions. While it is a joyous occasion, it may also highlight feelings of loneliness […]