Embracing Growth and Community: My Nine-Month Journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer
When I look back to the day I got deployed to my site, I feel proud of myself because I did not think I could reach this far. When we were coming to my site, my fellow Volunteers joked about my site to lighten the mood and ease my mixed feelings towards the volunteering service. […]
The CorpsAfrica Story
CorpsAfrica was founded in 2011 by former Peace Corps Volunteer Liz Fanning, inspired by young Moroccans eager to contribute to their communities. With the vision of empowering young Africans as catalysts for lasting growth, CorpsAfrica provides a transformative experience. Our mission is to shift Africa’s development from external aid reliance to empowering its people. We […]
Beauty of Volunteerism: Feeling a Deep Sense of Significance
“The deepest craving of the human spirit is to find a sense of significance and relevance.” – Dr. Myles Munroe. At its core, a deep sense of significance is about feeling purposeful, fulfilled, and connected to something meaningful. My CorpsAfrica volunteering for the past seven months has been a testament to contributing to the betterment […]
Empowering Students Through Community Mapping: A Transformative Experience at Rugogwe Secondary School
Serving in the Ruhashya Sector, in Huye District at Rugogwe Secondary School recently hosted a remarkable initiative. This event united students for a meaningful and educational community mapping exercise. The activity aimed to engage students in understanding their local environment better, fostering a deeper connection with their community. Through this hands-on exercise, students learned valuable […]
Empowering Change: My Journey with Jjajja Nagawa in Kabatema
Introduction: Serving in Kabatema has been a transformative journey, not just for the community members but for myself as well. Among the many stories of change and resilience, one that stands out is my experience with an elderly lady, Jjajja Nagawa. Her journey towards sustainable development is a testament to the power of patience, community […]
Volunteer Voices: Nancy Aimée Ashimwe
CorpsAfrica Rehab
Looking back at the days before I joined CorpsAfrica as a Volunteer, a lot has changed. Focusing on my inner person, I can feel the impact of the immense change I have achieved so far. First, let me focus on the selfish goals I used to set for myself such as getting a good job, […]
Contributing for a Common Cause
After being in the community for almost seven months, it is now time to focus on the project implementation phase. This is a crucial moment for any CorpsAfrica Volunteer as it requires all your effort together with the community to make informed decisions on how you can go about it. This stage involves gathering community […]
What’s Next After…?
Ten months ago, I started a one-year contract as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, the period seemed too much especially living and serving not only in a remote environment but also in an area enduring hardships. The fear of the unknown that I suffered before deployment vanished with no time after deployment, I only have less than […]
Volunteer Voices: Dalida Uguyeneza
