L`apprenant devenu enseignant – “The Learner Who Became a Teacher”
Driven by the desire to serve his country through community development, he stepped out of his comfort zone to learn and grow in the heart of Senegal. He was sent to a village called Gourel Baidy, located in the Tambacounda region, specifically in the Goudiry department, for a service of approximately one year. Arriving there […]
United for Impact: A Celebration of Volunteer Power
In anticipation of International Volunteer Day (IVD) 2024, Volunteer organizations from across Ghana came together early to celebrate, uniting their efforts and amplifying their shared commitment to making a difference. The event was held at Abbey Korpe D/A Basic School in Dawhenya, on November 4th, 2024. Organized by KOICA in collaboration with multiple volunteer agencies, […]
Don’t Get Stuck in the Panic Zone
It has been two months since I joined my community. This time has largely been about bonding with community members by learning from and sharing knowledge and skills with them. I’ve participated in activities such as farming, attending funerals, teaching, and handcrafting. While I’m still struggling with my new language, each day presents both a […]
Girl champions making strides in education
As we celebrate the International Day of the Girl, we showcase the contributions of the girl champions in promoting education and gender equality among girls in local communities. This remarkable day celebrated on 11th October amplifies the importance of addressing the challenges girls face in achieving their right to quality education, health services and safety. […]
Une Volontaire à Keur Mamour Seck
Le 29 Octobre j’ai été déployée en tant que Volontaire de CorpsAfrica /Sénégal dans un village nommé Keur Mamour Seck et ceci pour un service de 10 mois. Mon village d’accueil se trouve dans la région de Kaolack plus précisément dans la commune de Latmingué. Mon arrivée à keur Mamour Seck Que dire de cette première […]
Volunteer Voices: Modou Khabane
Family-Led MUAC approach, a new frontier in fighting malnutrition
Nutrition has always been a passion of mine. As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I got the opportunity to facilitate the family-led MUAC (Mid-Upper Arm Circumference) approach as a new frontier in fighting malnutrition, especially in rural communities. My community integration in Kyerero village, Kabale district involved doing home visits to understand the community needs better. One […]
Building Bonds: My Journey in Constructing a Nursery School
The foundation of trust The first day on the construction site was full of mixed emotions, excited that we were finally embarking on a journey that was all talks and now turning into a reality, and the nervous anticipation about what my contribution would be on-site as I had never engaged in anything to do […]
Volunteer Voices: Gisele Uwineza
Empowering Students Through Community Mapping: A Transformative Experience at Rugogwe Secondary School
Serving in the Ruhashya Sector, in Huye District at Rugogwe Secondary School recently hosted a remarkable initiative. This event united students for a meaningful and educational community mapping exercise. The activity aimed to engage students in understanding their local environment better, fostering a deeper connection with their community. Through this hands-on exercise, students learned valuable […]