Women Power
This month, we got to celebrate Mother’s Day. I got to celebrate a special group of women in my community. Their steadfast efforts and contribution to driving a positive change within our community are evident. They have an unwavering commitment to community development. They have come together to contribute resources towards our community project. One […]
CAN’T STAND IT, The Kanyerere Desk Project
My service as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Kanyerere VDC would not have begun as wonderfully as it did and I am mostly thankful for my time as a volunteer teacher at Kanyerere Primary School as it helped set an easy tone for me and my service. I started making myself available in September 2023 as […]
Navigating Community Solutions with Innovators’ Compass
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, my success and strength are anchored on the Innovators’ Compass as a tool with five powerful questions to ensure community ownership and sustainability. With the application of the Innovators’ Compass, I have been able to start a handiwork initiative at Kavu Primary School in Kyerero Village, Kabale district. The project is […]
Inawezekana
Let me let you in on a story that has made me smile this month. A solar light giving birth to a chicken? A real hen? Crazy right? Well, let me tell you it is possible. I am a witness to that. And all this has been made possible by Watts of Love solar lights. […]
Five Months On, A Reflection of My Journey as a Volunteer Teacher
As I sit down to reflect on my journey as a Volunteer teacher with my community school kids, I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude and pride. Teaching isn’t just a profession; it’s a vocation, a calling to shape the minds and hearts of the future generation. Over the months since deployment, I’ve […]
Transformation Required
“Wow, how time flies, the integration period is over? Working outside of my comfort zone has been fascinating”. Over the past two months, I have been working with my community members to carry out integration activities to increase coordination with community members and facilitate Asset-Based Community Development. It has been a pleasure teaching at a […]
Silver Lining
If someone had told me that I would become a school teacher at some point in my life, I would have never believed them, no matter how many alternate realities there may be ( Spiderman’s multiverse 😁). Yet, here I am, not only teaching but fully committed to the profession to the extent that I […]
Embracing Change: My Journey as a CorpsAfrica Female Volunteer in Mulanje
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Tiyamike Makuluni As a young girl from Lilongwe my hometown and who just graduated from college, joining CorpsAfrica Malawi marked not just my initiation into the workforce but a profound cultural and mind shift. Assigned to serve in Mulanje, a place far from the familiarity of my home, I found […]
Reflecting on Three Months of Growth and Impact as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer
Welcome to my second and final blog of the year as we step into 2024! A heartfelt Happy New Year to all. It’s been an incredible journey during my three-month service as a Corps Africa Volunteer, and I’m thrilled to share my enriching experiences and lessons learned along the way. Teaching Adventures at Mbachundu Primary […]
Breaking Barriers: Empowering Young Girls Through Menstrual Hygiene and Education
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in my community for the past three months, my primary focus has been on honing essential skills—observation and listening. These skills have not only allowed me to understand the unique challenges within my community but have also propelled me to take action in pursuit of positive change. During my time here, […]