Al Haouz Earthquake Response Report
On September 8, 2023, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck Morocco’s High Atlas region, deeply impacting communities where CorpsAfrica/Maroc had long-standing ties. After careful consultation and preparation, the organization adopted a deliberate, community-centered response focused on sustainable recovery rather than immediate deployment. Over the following two years, 73 CorpsAfrica Volunteers lived and worked in 49 remote […]
Celebrating CorpsAfrica’s Volunteers and the Power of Sustained Relationships
Fourteen years ago, CorpsAfrica began with a simple but radical idea: What if young Africans could serve like Peace Corps-style Volunteers in their own countries? Today, as I reflect on this journey, the most rewarding part isn’t just the wells dug, the schools built, or the 150,000 lives touched—it’s witnessing the profound growth of our […]
Resilience Through the Earthquake
Despite the devastation of the 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Morocco on September 8th; staff and Volunteers still found the strength to carry on amidst the destruction all around them. Responding to the calls they received from people they worked with in the affected areas, CorpsAfrica alumni and staff were among the first to arrive in […]
Morocco Disaster Relief
On September 8th, 2023, a catastrophic earthquake rocked the Al Haouz province and its surrounding areas in Morocco, leaving behind a trail of destruction and despair. The aftermath of this natural disaster has resulted in significant loss of life and widespread devastation. We are relieved to announce that all CorpsAfrica staff and Volunteers, who had […]