Empowering Women and Girls Through Skills: My First Community Training Experience
As part of my integration into the rural community where I currently volunteer, I recently facilitated a liquid soap production training for the women and young girls in my community since they showed interest in the soap training and other skills as well. What began as a simple plan to share a practical skill quickly […]
PESSSI signs MoU with CorpsAfrica to advance sustainable development in rural Gambia
The Point | PESSSI has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CorpsAfrica–The Gambia, marking a significant milestone in advancing community-driven development through sustainable water, solar, and infrastructure solutions across rural communities in The Gambia. The partnership is designed to enhance access to clean water, renewable energy, and essential community infrastructure. Initial efforts will […]
Building More Than Bricks
When I first received my deployment notice from CorpsAfrica/Rwanda to serve as a Volunteer in the Save Sector of Gisagara District, I was filled with fear and uncertainty. I remember the tears in my eyes as I packed my bags, wondering how I would adapt to a completely new community, far from everything familiar. Questions […]
Moments That Touched My Heart in My Host Family
The very beginning of my stay with my host family in September 2025 gifted me two unforgettable moments that I will carry forever. I arrived around midday on a Sunday and was immediately welcomed with a warm lunch already prepared. Later that evening, I joined my host mother to cut grass for the cows. […]
Vote for CorpsAfrica/Kenya in the 2025 NGOs & Kenya ESG Awards!
We are thrilled to share some exciting news! CorpsAfrica/Kenya has been nominated for the Best Use of Social Media in the 2025 NGOs Awards, competing against five other incredible finalists. We’re aiming for Position 1, and your support could make all the difference! Vote here: https://ngosawards.com/voting We’re also proud to be nominated in the Kenya […]
Why I Volunteer
Some stories are not often shared, mainly because they come with heavy emotions and broken dreams, along with traumatic experiences that a person may have suffered. I am overwhelmed even as I write this story, as I have only been able to open my heart to a few people. My story happened 16 years ago, […]
Youth-Led Change Takes Root in Museke
The afternoon of July 27, 2025, marked the beginning of a new chapter not just for me, but for the youth of Museke Village. With a notebook in hand and purpose in my heart, I set out to connect with young people in my village, to form a savings group rooted in sustainable development. This […]
We Did It Together! A Story of Community and Resilience
When I arrived in Antuanuu Community in October 2024 as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I didn’t know a single person. I didn’t speak the language. I didn’t even know how or where to begin. Everything was unfamiliar; the people, the environment, the culture. It was exciting, yes, but also overwhelming. Deep down, I wondered: How am […]
Eskindir Birhanu: A Catalyst for Change at Koite Primary School
In Faragosa Kebele, a small community in Ethiopia’s Gamo Zone, Koite Primary School had fallen into disrepair. Broken windows, damaged doors, and crumbling classrooms made it hard for children to learn. But while others saw a hopeless situation, Eskindir Birhanu saw a chance to make a difference. As a dedicated volunteer, he knew education was […]
A Season of Service: From Chalk to Change in Meru
When I first arrived in Meru, I didn’t just come as a Volunteer—I came as a student of community, ready to learn. Armed with nothing more than a math set, some big ideas, and a heart full of conviction, I stepped into a world that would teach me resilience, innovation, and the true meaning of […]