Facilitating Community Meetings: Empowering Communities for Sustainable Change
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer serving in Eregi, Kenya, facilitating committee meetings has become a cornerstone of my work. These gatherings are more than discussions—they are dynamic platforms where ideas are shared, decisions are made, and collective action takes root. In the spirit of Community-Led Development (CLD), my role is to guide conversations and ensure every […]
Crafting Futures with Pupils at the Kavu Primary school
Facilitating the crafting futures, a handiwork and agricultural initiative at the Kavu Primary School was one of the key highlights of my service. The initiative played a key role in promoting education in the community. Before I embarked on my Volunteer Exchange service with CorpsAfrica/Malawi, I had the privilege of facilitating a handwork initiative at […]
Doses of Humility
One of the hardest humility pills I had to swallow was recognizing that not everyone would immediately embrace you or your ideas. In communities, especially those that have faced broken promises or misaligned interventions, people are familiar with NGOs giving handouts and often meet volunteers with skepticism. As a Volunteer, I quickly learned that my […]
Anticipation and Mobilization for Community Asset Mapping Day
Preparing for the Community Asset Mapping Day in Eregi was both a challenging and rewarding experience for me. Mobilizing the community required clear communication, dedication, and persistence. My goal was to bring community members together to collaboratively identify their local strengths and resources—a crucial first step toward community-led development. Through household visits, meetings with local […]
Lessons from Community Assets Mapping
Community asset mapping has to be the magical key to unlocking the potential of a community and turning it into a reality. I realized this after I conducted one at Mwanika, Meru County. Underdevelopment and poverty that often roam in our communities are mostly driven by the mindset of the community members. If we manage […]
Empowering Women in Ghanaian Communities: A Look Into CorpsAfrica’s Initiatives
The role of women in many Ghanaian societies has often been limited. This unfortunate trend is prevalent to the extent that it’s viewed as a norm, especially in rural communities. Often, women are exempted from significant aspects of communal life, particularly in leadership and decision-making capacities. At CorpsAfrica, our core emphasis is on community-led initiatives, […]
Lessons From the Field
Not once did I imagine things would be this tough. I have many reasons to call it quits. Does one have to go through all of this? Fighting parasites all night and spending the entire day under the hot sun, talking after overdosing on what our principal refers to as “humility pills.” Not that I […]
United for Impact: A Celebration of Volunteer Power
In anticipation of International Volunteer Day (IVD) 2024, Volunteer organizations from across Ghana came together early to celebrate, uniting their efforts and amplifying their shared commitment to making a difference. The event was held at Abbey Korpe D/A Basic School in Dawhenya, on November 4th, 2024. Organized by KOICA in collaboration with multiple volunteer agencies, […]
Stepping Into Service: My First Weeks as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer
The first day I arrived in the community as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I was filled with a mixture of excitement and nervousness. The road to Rulindo was familiar yet different; I was not just passing through but stepping into a new chapter of my life—one that would require resilience, empathy, and a deep commitment to […]
Locals Helping Locals
In the heart of Ghana’s Kumbungu District lies Dnyo-Kpalgu, a vibrant community where tradition meets opportunity. As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, my journey here is not just about service—it’s about integration and understanding. Embracing the spirit of “Locals Helping Locals,” I’ve immersed myself in the daily rhythms of this community, from working alongside farmers in the […]