Written by Jade Norden, University of Arizona As he prepares to cross the stage at convocation, Mourad Abdennebi reflects on the path that led him here. He will earn a doctorate in second language acquisition...
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The morning sun peeked through the windows, bringing with it a sense of excitement I hadn’t felt in a long time. Today marked my first full day living with my host family, and from the...
Volunteer Voices Mzuzile Nqabeni is a CorpsAfrica/South Africa Volunteer in the G1 cohort. His leadership journey began in high school, where he served as the President of the Learner Representative Council. He continued to develop...
A few months ago, many households in Akagarama village, Buvumu Cell, Mukura sector in Huye District faced daily challenges in accessing fresh and nutritious food. Limited income, small land sizes, and poor dietary diversity meant...
Not all smiles are real. Some are carefully worn masks, hiding fears, doubts, and silent battles that rage within us. I wore that smile too. When I first heard that I would be deployed to...
When I arrived in The Gambia as a CorpsAfrica Exchange Volunteer, I thought I understood community work. I had already served in Morocco, worked with rural communities, and seen projects come to life. I came...
March was not a smooth month. It was a mix—progress and delays, excitement and frustration, small wins and moments that tested my patience. If anyone thinks community work is a straight line, they are wrong....
My journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer taught me a lesson that I carry in my heart every day. Perseverance can transform doubt into hope. When I began looking for young people to form a new...
As a new Volunteer with CorpsAfrica, I initially felt panicked and helpless when I struggled to get permission from community leaders to start my work. Deployed to my site, I was eager to interact with...
Access to clean, reliable water is fundamental to the health and well-being of any community. In Daru Foday Ba, a community in The Gambia’s North Bank Region, access to water has been a persistent challenge,...
