THE POWER OF REFLECTION: MY INTEGRATION JOURNEY AS A CORPSAFRICA/MALAWI VOLUNTEER
Integration does not just mean becoming one of the community members, but coming to understand them. For you to understand them, you need to listen deeply through the lens of empathy. Listen to the things they talk about and beyond. During Pre‑service Training (PST), I came across various concepts. However, during my integration period, I […]
Reviving old wisdom: How a Charcoal Briquettes making activity sparked new appreciation of the past
During one of my routine walks through the community, I encountered a man on the road who immediately drew my attention with his thoughtful demeanor. He greeted me warmly and asked if I knew anything about diseases affecting pawpaw seedlings, explaining that many of his seedlings had been dying. I admitted I did not know […]
NOVEMBER: A MONTH THAT HUMBLED ME… AGAIN
Here comes November, well, well… Hold your breaths, guys, because I’m about to blow your minds away! This month has been both sides of a coin. The good, the tough, the lessons, the plot twists, November packed it all. Those humility pills I had stored for emergencies? Believe me, I’m still getting a refill. Crazy, […]
Unforgettable Moments with My Little Friends Benigne and Hervin
As I reflect on my time with my host children, Benigne and Hervin, my heart fills with joy and warmth. From the very first moment we met, it felt as though we had known each other for a lifetime. These two little bundles of energy, aged two and four, welcomed me with open arms, and […]
Stepping into the Unknown
For as long as I can remember, I carried a quiet passion for helping others. Volunteering felt like a dream tucked away in the corners of my heart, something I admired from afar but never imagined I would actually do. That changed the day CorpsAfrica opened a door I never thought I could walk through. […]
My Lifetime Lessons with CorpsAfrica
In February 2023, I made a decision that would change the course of my life. Motivated by a strong desire to give back to my community especially after witnessing how organizations like FAWE Rwanda empowered disadvantaged youth I applied to become a CorpsAfrica volunteer. What I didn’t know then was that this choice would transform […]
Volunteerism as a Driving Force for Entrepreneurship, Youth Employment, and Community Resilience
Read the FP Analytics Insight Brief to explore the data, case studies, and policy recommendations shaping the future of volunteerism, and learn how elevating service today can drive sustainable development tomorrow. More than one billion people volunteer globally, contributing labor equivalent to 61 million full-time workers every month. Yet despite this enormous contribution, volunteerism remains […]
The Power of a Smile
During my service with CorpsAfrica in Rwanda, I’ve come to learn that impact often hides in the simplest exchanges, like a smile. Not all smiles come easily. Some bloom instantly, bright, open, and ready to meet you halfway. Others take time, unfolding slowly like morning light, revealing stories hidden beneath the surface. A smile can […]
Hands That Build, Hearts That Grow
When I began my journey as a CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer, I knew I was stepping into something meaningful, but I never imagined how deeply it would shape both the communities I serve and the person I am becoming. Service, I have learned, is not only about the structures we build; it is about the invisible bridges […]
In My Gallery
As I scrolled through my phone gallery one evening, something struck me deeply. Picture after picture, I didn’t just see images; I saw stories, smiles, sweat, and transformation. My gallery is no longer filled with selfies or scenery. It has become a living archive of my service and my community’s journey. There are kitchen gardens […]