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 […]
Transforming Communities Through Collective Action
Months ago, I was selected to be a CorpsAfrica trainee, where I received training on community-led development approaches, including Human-Centered Design (HCD) and Asset-Based Community-Led Development (ABCD) Although I had an academic background in sciences, these approaches introduced me to a new perspective on community development. During the training sessions, I often wondered whether I […]
From A Banker to CorpsAfrica/Uganda Volunteer On An Island
Buyiga Island, a wetland on Lake Victoria in Mpigi district was a world far away from a place I could call home to stay in. All you could see were mud brick houses, the only means of transport was a boat, no electricity, and no infrastructure but amidst all that I had to put away […]
When Women Help Women
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible work of our female Volunteers among women and girls in the local communities. Like Kasia Gospos says, “Amazing things happen when women help other women.” When she started her service, in Buyiga Island, little did Janerose Namwanje know that her service would inspire a young mother of […]
My Experience with Gari Processing: A November to Remember
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in a rural community in the Central Region of Ghana, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing and participating in the daily lives of the incredible people who call this place home. One of the most enriching experiences has been joining local women in their gari processing activities—a staple food in many […]
Sustainable Traditions
It is so amusing that even with the current evolution of everything, the people of Tharaka have held so tight to their traditional ways of farming. The food here is as organic as organic can be. No fertilizers, no pesticides, and no GMO seeds either. These great cereal farmers would get anyone thinking that because […]
Empowering Women through Liquid Soap Making in Endao Village: Exchange Volunteer in Baringo County
As a CorpsAfrica Exchange Volunteer from Rwanda in Endao village, Baringo County, Kenya, I had the opportunity to work alongside the Namkaa Women Group, a vibrant group of over 14 women eager to learn new skills. My task was to facilitate a liquid soap-making workshop, and the experience was both rewarding and inspiring. Using simple […]
TOGETHER WE CAN
This is a success story about a group of youths who united to tackle one of their biggest challenges, proving that problems can be solved when we all join hands. During my community integration, I stopped by my favorite spot to buy a banana, expecting to see the familiar face of the mother who usually […]
Nakaseeta Community Market
The Nakaseeta Community market was established in July 2024 under CorpsAfrica/Uganda. Located over 200 Kilometers from Kampala district, Uganda, the market initiative is a testament to the effectiveness of community led development and community engagement. What seemed a far-fetched thought has fast become a reality as members have a market, they now call their own. […]
Trees: The Heartbeat of My Community
They say, “Describe a tree.” What comes to your mind? Most people would refer to a tall, woody plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves that lives for many years. Well, that’s an easy definition. It is what I also would have believed until recently. As climate change becomes a bigger issue worldwide, our understanding […]