Kinoni Community Transforms Me
My transformation in the Kinoni community has been very significant to me. I have rich experiences engaging in community work and implementing various initiatives. This has increased my understanding of Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) principles. Engaging in Kinoni community work has been the cornerstone of my service. We have cleaned up water sources to ensure […]
Family-Led MUAC approach, a new frontier in fighting malnutrition
Nutrition has always been a passion of mine. As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I got the opportunity to facilitate the family-led MUAC (Mid-Upper Arm Circumference) approach as a new frontier in fighting malnutrition, especially in rural communities. My community integration in Kyerero village, Kabale district involved doing home visits to understand the community needs better. One […]
Building Bonds: My Journey in Constructing a Nursery School
The foundation of trust The first day on the construction site was full of mixed emotions, excited that we were finally embarking on a journey that was all talks and now turning into a reality, and the nervous anticipation about what my contribution would be on-site as I had never engaged in anything to do […]
Volunteer Voices: Theogene Sibomana
Navigating Change: Reflections On My CorpsAfrica Service
The clock is ticking, and my service is almost complete. As I approach the end of my tenure, I find myself pondering: What have I accomplished? What have I learned? Have I made a difference? These questions have been on my mind as I reflect on my journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer trying to sum […]
Volunteer Voices: Bonny Kamikazi
Unveiling the Hidden Gold: The Power of an Empowered Community
In community development, there’s a treasure trove often overlooked: the power of an empowered community. Tasked with building a classroom, I saw firsthand how involvement and ownership were crucial. Engaging the community at every step, we unearthed untapped resources within them. Empowering them to recognize and utilize their strengths led to transformative contributions, driving the […]
In Fields of Hope
In a village by the hills so green, A volunteer’s heart and vision keen. Youth gather, with spirits bright, To turn their dreams into clear sight. In fields of hope, we see the way towards local community transformation. “Let’s begin with what we know,” we said, With CorpsAfrica approaches of Human-Centred Design, each step they […]
From Problem to Profit: How a Casual Conversation Leads to a Business Opportunity
A few days ago, I had a meaningful conversation with a member of our community about the challenge of bread scarcity during Ramadan. It was evident that many people struggled to find bread for their morning tea, having to travel to neighboring communities to look for it. My friend and I shared in the frustration […]
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. […]