In one short year
“In one short year” was a reflection statement coined by Moses Cofie, the Regional Coordinator during the Close of Service for the 17 Volunteers in August 2024. As Volunteers shared their stories of change in the community, it was indeed one short year in which they had accomplished so much. We have captured some of […]
Empowering Farmers Through Sustainable Kitchen Gardens
In the Yatoi sublocation, farmers from Sirinyo ‘C,’ Kiwanja Ndege, and Ngambo villages recently joined hands to construct three kitchen gardens, a vital step toward promoting sustainable agriculture. In partnership with Seed Savers Network, this initiative demonstrated the farmers’ commitment to learning new skills and enhancing their food security. The gardens employed simple but effective […]
SINTHIOU CIRE MATO
Dimanche 29 Septembre 2023, j’ai pris le bus Dakar Dem Dik pour rejoindre mon site de service sinthiou ciré Mato ; un village de Matam qui se trouve dans la commune de Agnams et qui est à une cinquantaine de km de Ourossogui. Le nom Sinthiou ciré mato vient de Ciré Mato, nom donné au fondateur […]
Une Volontaire à Keur Mamour Seck
Le 29 Octobre j’ai été déployée en tant que Volontaire de CorpsAfrica /Sénégal dans un village nommé Keur Mamour Seck et ceci pour un service de 10 mois. Mon village d’accueil se trouve dans la région de Kaolack plus précisément dans la commune de Latmingué. Mon arrivée à keur Mamour Seck Que dire de cette première […]
From “Owenva to a “Hero”
My Journey Begins… Being nicknamed “Owenva” to a “Hero” is one of the marks of my CorpsAfrica service in Buleega Village, Uganda. The journey between the two was not a smooth sail though the most significant in my life so far. When I was deployed at Buleega Village as a Volunteer I was anxious being […]
Reflections on My CorpsAfrica Journey: Completing My Service
As I complete my CorpsAfrica service in Lyantonde district Nakaseeta A and B villages, I have a sense of pride, gratitude, and accomplishment. The past nine months have been a transformative journey. I am only eager to share the lessons and experiences that have shaped me. Serving as a Ugandan in my own country has […]
Community Interest: Uniting for a Shared Vision
As an advocate for Human-Centered Design, it can sometimes be challenging to determine whether the efforts made in promoting this message are having an impact. This is where the component of community interest comes into play, giving you an appreciation of what can be achieved when communities work together—the skills and knowledge available, and the […]
Volunteer Voices: Yassine Elakhdar
Volunteer Voices: Emelyne Umutesi
Volunteer Voices: Gilbert Mbonimpa
