A Spring of Change: How a Volunteer and a Village Reimagined Water Access in Kenteri Kebele
In the rural village of Kenteri Kebele, Oromia Region, Ethiopia, clean water once felt like a luxury. Women and children trekked over an hour each day to fetch water from contaminated springs, ponds, and rivers, placing health, education, and safety at risk. Betelhem, a CorpsAfrica/Ethiopia Volunteer from the 2024/25 cohort, recognized that this daily hardship […]
Today, we harvested the salad. Tomorrow, we will reap the rewards of collective awareness
Agriculture, in its most environmentally-friendly form, is today more than just a means of providing food. It embodies a way of reconnecting men to the earth, of cultivating not only plants but also sustainable values. Through this agro ecological project, we have seen how a garden can become much more than a simple growing space. […]
A Spring of Hope: My Journey with the Imbale Community, Kakamega County
When I first arrived in Imbale as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I was struck by the beauty of the land, but beneath that beauty lay a crisis. The community’s only natural spring, the main source of water, was exposed to contamination. The steep, treacherous terrain made the journey to the water point dangerous, especially for women, […]
From Sun to Snack
Tucked away in the heart of Baringo lies a quietly thriving gem—Fresh Wrap Limited, a department under the Seed Saver Network, turning the region’s abundant fruits into healthy, naturally dried snacks known as Organic Sunny Bites. More than just a fruit-drying initiative, Fresh Wrap is a story of empowerment, sustainability, and community-driven development—an embodiment of […]
My Journey to CorpsAfrica Pitch Day
It was a beautiful rainy morning, and I was hesitant to get out of bed to prepare for school, where I volunteered as a teacher for Standard Six. While still lying down, I received a WhatsApp message from my Volunteer Liaison (VL). He asked, “What was the total budget of your project?” I quickly replied […]
The Ripple Impact of my Volunteering
In every community, there are unsung heroes who serve to make a difference in the lives of others. Volunteers like me play a crucial role in driving change and creating a positive impact on the community we serve. I have facilitated initiatives including constructing energy-saving stoves, piggery, Irish growing, kitchen gardening and establishing beetroot gardens […]
Empowering Through Mobility: My CorpsAfrica Journey
During my time as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Kyuso, Kitui County, I saw firsthand the challenges faced by persons with disabilities (PWDs)—particularly their limited mobility, which prevented them from accessing education and essential services. Inspired by the community’s resilience, I proposed a project to the Walkabout Foundation to provide wheelchairs to those in need. With […]
Brickmaking for Makindu Youth
Makindu Youth Development Association of seven male youth was formed in 2024 with the support of Ashiraf Kakaire. The group of members from 17 to 27 years is engaged in brick making for income. The project was initiated through conversations facilitated by Ashiraf about possible income generating activities that youth could do, using the available […]
Transforming Mindsets in Kamatongo Village
On September 26, 2024, I began my journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Kamatongo village, located in Kinzuzi Sector, Rulindo District. My experience here has been both challenging and rewarding. At first, the community didn’t understand the CorpsAfrica approach, which focuses on community-driven development. We use methods like Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) and Human-Centered Design […]
Restoring Hope: How a CorpsAfrica Volunteer Revived a Community’s Classroom
In the heart of Rumphi district, stood a classroom block with stories etched into its walls. Built in 1966, this structure was a symbol of hope, knowledge, and community. But as the decades passed, time took its toll. The 58-year-old block deteriorated to a point where it was no longer suitable for learning. After its […]