Community-Led Development

Discovering the Extraordinary in Everyday Moments

When I arrived in Korrop, I didn’t realize that the smallest moments would teach me the biggest lessons about belonging. children chasing a goat along a dusty path,...

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How Simple Gutters Can Transform Water Security in Our Communities

Water is life, but in many rural communities, it is also a daily struggle. As climate change alters rainfall patterns and seasons become less predictable, every drop counts...

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Finding Purpose in Service

In the past, I often felt frustrated when I saw people living in poverty and saying that their struggles came simply because they had no money. I used...

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Village life is a gentle clock, ticking with heartbeats rather than hours

As I reflect on my integration phase, I can’t help but feel overjoyed and warm-hearted by the way the community has embraced me. The opportunity to learn, connect,...

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AMBIVALENCE: A NEW BEGINNING IN YERRO BAWOL

Ever since I was dropped off in my host community, Yerro Bawol in The Upper River Region and the deployment team drove away, I felt something I had...

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Creating Lasting Impact: The Ripple Effect of CorpsAfrica Service in Jiffin Community

Located in the Lower River Region of The Gambia, Jiffin Community, like many rural areas, faces challenges including limited income opportunities, youth unemployment, climate vulnerability, and lack of...

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MY FIRST DAYS IN MY COMMUNITY KUNUNKU

The real test of everything learned during PST began on 16th December 2026. First day in my community Kununku when Theory Meets Reality. It was the second day...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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