When I first arrived in Malawi as a CorpsAfrica Exchange Volunteer, I knew this would be more than just another year of service. It was going to test my adaptability, openness, and willingness to learn....
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Sometimes in life, we stand between the familiar and the unknown and the choice we make in that moment can change everything. Leaving home is never easy. Leaving behind the place where you were born,...
MODERN GHANA | Written By Sulemana Zakaria Sixty-seven rural communities across the Northern, Central, and Volta Regions are set to welcome new CorpsAfrica/Ghana Volunteers to facilitate community-led development. The Volunteers, recently trained in community-led development...
My first trip to my community in the Upper River Region (URR) of The Gambia took us two days. The journey from Greater Banjul Area, where I live, was filled with a mix of anticipation...
In July 2024, I embarked on my journey as an Exchange Volunteer from Uganda to Senegal. I was ready to embrace a new culture and serve a community I had never met. The hardest obstacle...
When I first arrived at my site, I envisioned myself as the lead character in a dramatic story, ready to make an impact. However, I quickly realized that the real heroes were the people around...
As I stepped into my new community for deployment as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, a wave of mixed emotions washed over me. I felt both excitement for the adventure ahead and a tinge of sadness and...
Starting this journey with CorpsAfrica, I didn’t fully know what to expect. As I prepared to leave for my new community, I felt a mix of anticipation and uncertainty that was intense. I was grateful...
Becoming a Volunteer is not just a job—it’s a calling. For me, this journey began unexpectedly, yet it has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. On the morning of August 8,...
Reflecting on my transformative journey with CorpsAfrica, the past two and a half months since my deployment have been marked by significant milestones, deep learning, and challenges. Post-deployment, I engaged with various community-focused groups both...
