Community-Led Development

Empowering Women in Ghanaian Communities: A Look Into CorpsAfrica’s Initiatives

The role of women in many Ghanaian societies has often been limited. This unfortunate trend is prevalent to the extent that it’s viewed as a norm, especially in...

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Lessons From the Field

Not once did I imagine things would be this tough. I have many reasons to call it quits. Does one have to go through all of this? Fighting...

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United for Impact: A Celebration of Volunteer Power

In anticipation of International Volunteer Day (IVD) 2024, Volunteer organizations from across Ghana came together early to celebrate, uniting their efforts and amplifying their shared commitment to making...

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Stepping Into Service: My First Weeks as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer

The first day I arrived in the community as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I was filled with a mixture of excitement and nervousness. The road to Rulindo was familiar...

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Locals Helping Locals

In the heart of Ghana’s Kumbungu District lies Dnyo-Kpalgu, a vibrant community where tradition meets opportunity. As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, my journey here is not just about service—it’s...

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Trees for tomorrow; how our efforts can rebuild forests

Trees for tomorrow. A common phrase yet one that calls for intentionality. With our collective efforts we can rebuild forests. Yet rebuilding forests is not just about planting...

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“Doing Development Differently”

For a very long time, development in Africa has been under control by a few aspects and policies that have shut the door for inclusion and self-drive. Currently,...

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Community-Led Climate Action

Facilitating community-led climate action has been a key highlight in my service in Kitabazi village, Buikwe district. Recognised as a proper land use management strategy, agroforestry not only...

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Charting Transformation: From Geological Maps to Community Blueprints

Maps have always fascinated me. As a trained geologist, my world revolved around geological maps, and carefully drawn lines that told stories of rock formations, mineral wealth, and...

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TOGETHER WE CAN

This is a success story about a group of youths who united to tackle one of their biggest challenges, proving that problems can be solved when we all...

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