Empowering Nyakibungo: A Volunteer’s Journey of Challenges and Triumphs
Introduction: Hello again! My name is Alexis IRADUKUNDA, and I’m thrilled to share the progression of my service as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Nyamagabe District, specifically in the Musange sector, Jenda cell, and Nyakibungo Village. In my previous blog, I discussed my journey to become a CorpsAfrica Volunteer. Now, let’s delve into my intervention in […]
“Mlomp, un village pas commes les autres”
Impressionnée par la richesse de la culture locale, la solidarité, l’entraide des membres de la communauté ainsi que la beauté et la diversité des paysages, Mlomp est tout simplement un village pas comme les autres. Créé en 1650, Mlomp est un village avec un charme remarquable et une architecture authentique. Maisons en banco (argile) à […]
Hapa Kenya: 30 Graduate from CorpsAfrica and will Spearhead Self-Reliant Programs in Six Counties
Written by Gladys Wamuyu “30 volunteers drawn from diverse backgrounds and having varied university degrees, have qualified to spearhead small-scale, high impact projects that will transform local communities, after undergoing an intensive Pre-Service Training. CorpsAfrica, which undertook the initiative, recruits and places young African graduates in remote, under-resourced areas within the counties to work with […]
My Joy Online: CorpsAfrica/Ghana Join Social Partners to Accelerate Community Development
“CorpsAfrica/Ghana is teaming up with some social partners to accelerate community development and help end poverty in the country. CorpsAfrica/Ghana over the weekend held a meeting with some like-minded social and development partners to deepen relations and see ways of working together to enhance community development through a collaborative effort. It was attended by more […]
Morningstar: Mastercard’s Charitable Arm Backs CorpsAfrica Job-Skill Program Across 11 African Countries, touching 800,000 people
By Rachel Koning Beals “The expanded partnership will enable over 1,600 young African volunteers to impact over 800,000 community members, especially women, CorpsAfrica estimates The charitable arm of financial services giant Mastercard Inc. is backing a $60 million project aimed at helping young African leaders, especially women, with new jobs in healthcare, small businesses, education, […]
The Nation: Tabitha Kasongo: Queens Hub Forum Founder and Agricultural Economist
By Nation Online “At only 23 years old, Tabitha Kasongo has contributed so much to her community. Currently serving as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, the young Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics graduate is an insightful coordinator with two years of social-economic development leadership experience. She is the founder of the Queens Hub Forum, an organisation which […]
The New Times: CorpsAfrica/Rwanda in Partnership with Unity Club, Engage Youth to Lead Changes in Taba Village
“Since October 13, 2021, CorpsAfrica has deployed 30 volunteers in 30 Districts in Rwanda. These volunteers are composed of young Rwandans who are university graduates, who receive training from CorpsAfrica and choose to dedicate almost one year of their life to the communities. This was enabled through a 3-year partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, aimed […]
Morocco World News: OCP Group Embraces Mastercard Foundation as Major Donor to CorpsAfrica
Written by Oumaima Latrech “With the Mastercard Foundation having invested $17 million to expand the presence of CorpsAfrica Organization in Africa for the next three years, OCP Group has pledged to support the organization’s plans to create more positive impact and enhance the leadership skills of African youth. OCP Group has contributed to the incubation […]
The New Times: How Pig Farming is Enabling Rural Communities to Fight Poverty
Written by Michel Nkurunziza “Justin Nyandwi, a resident of Ngeruka sector of Bugesera District had never realized that little resources can lead a one living in poverty to build self-reliance and into entrepreneurship until volunteers were deployed to support and change the mindset in rural communities with needy households. Last year, following guidance from the […]
Peace Corps Worldwide: Talking with Liz Fanning About CorpsAfrica
Written by John Coyne “…I started CorpsAfrica to build on the enormous success of the Peace Corps. When I was in a PCV, I met many educated young Moroccans who would ask me if they could be PCVs in order to help their country, and I had to say no. Their questions dogged me for […]