Bringing Our Community Together: Working As One For Change
In our busy lives, it’s easy to feel distant from our neighbors and the community we live in. However, some great things can happen that may bring us closer and make our communities stronger. One of the lessons I have learned during my service is working together as a team. In our community, we worked […]
Plan Today to Plan Tomorrow
“Failure to plan is planning to fail” It is a cliche phrase to utter but it carries a lot within it. As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I have learned so much about planning as a skill and daily routine. It has been five months of daily planning of activities at my site which is vital to […]
The Youth Are The Future
Last year, I was lucky enough to start working with a youth group from a nearby village. I say lucky because interacting with them has been an amazing experience because they have taught me so much. They made my work easy because they are such a hardworking and passionate group. I was driven by their […]
From Being a Visitor to Becoming One of Them
During my first month in the community, I was scared as I knew nobody. However, within five months, I became the most confident person and got to know many people. I participated in many activities and became familiar with the entire community. I can confidently say that I have fully integrated. The love and support […]
Embracing Community: A Journey of Connection and Growth
Throughout my service, one important element has continually shaped my experience as a Volunteer in my community: the sense of togetherness of the community. In reflecting on my journey, I am struck by the bonds I have made with the members of my community. The essence of kindness and mutual support fills every aspect of […]
My Journey Is Not Yet Over
My journey is not yet over but I have much to share. Stepping into an under-resourced community, I was met with challenges that seemed insurmountable. Yet, through the lens of Human-Centered Design (HCD) and Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), I discovered a wealth of untapped potential. When I first embarked on my journey with CorpsAfrica, I […]
The Backbone of Progress: Women Driving Community-Led Development Through Active Participation
In the heart of my community, where development faces unique challenges, lies a source of unwavering commitment and determination: “Women”. Their active involvement in community meetings concerning the development of Hamunyepo village serves as the driving force behind positive change. In this blog, we’ll explore the invaluable role women have played and continue to play […]
I Can Because We Can
In CorpsAfrica’s effort to ensure empowerment in people, both the African youths and the under-sourced communities in Africa have majorly benefitted; the youths through gaining tremendous knowledge, exposure, and getting a chance to impact African societies. The communities on the other hand have witnessed an improvement in their living through the understanding that whatever assets […]
Guiding Stars
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, mentoring youth has become important to me. I’ve learned that knowing, loving, and protecting every child is so important. Working closely with the young members of our society has not only enriched their lives but has also deeply impacted my own. By using simple methods like sports, I’ve seen how powerful […]
Understanding Community Contribution In A Project
As we are actively engaging the community to come up with the desired project, this has given me an avenue to understand and embrace the importance of community participation in a project. Apart from the assured sustainability of the project, community contribution provides a deep understanding of the community and what they hold important. Community […]