How Simple Gutters Can Transform Water Security in Our Communities
Water is life, but in many rural communities, it is also a daily struggle. As climate change alters rainfall patterns and seasons become less predictable, every drop counts more than ever. Yet one of the most powerful tools for water conservation is also one of the simplest: gutters. As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer serving in Kakamega […]
Reviving old wisdom: How a Charcoal Briquettes making activity sparked new appreciation of the past
During one of my routine walks through the community, I encountered a man on the road who immediately drew my attention with his thoughtful demeanor. He greeted me warmly and asked if I knew anything about diseases affecting pawpaw seedlings, explaining that many of his seedlings had been dying. I admitted I did not know […]
CorpsAfrica at COP30: putting young Volunteers in the driver’s seat of climate resilience
CorpsAfrica at COP30, putting young Volunteers in the driver’s seat of climate resilience and raising the voice of rural communities in Africa at the Global Conference of Youth Climate(COY) and the World Leaders Summit in Belem, Brazil This year marks the fourth participation of CorpsAfrica in the annual Conference of the Parties (COP) on Climate […]
Hope In Every Handcraft, Pupils Transform Trash Into Triumph
As a CorpsAfrica Exchange Volunteer serving in Malawi, I have had the privilege of collaborating with a local school to introduce innovative recycling initiatives. These projects not only address environmental concerns but also equip students with practical skills and support their educational aspirations. In partnership with pupils, we have embarked on crafting paper bags, door […]
WHY BE A VOLUNTEER
Having followed CorpsAfrica/Kenya for a while on social media, I was deeply impressed by their impactful work in empowering communities and driving development through the active participation of youth. Their mission resonated strongly with me, as I have always believed in the power of service and the mantra of servant leadership. I vividly remember applying […]
What A Day!
The day is the 8th of October, I’m supposed to have a meeting with the Community Health Promoters at the Eldume Dispensary. I am a bit nervous because this is only week 2 and I’m supposed to travel alone in this new environment that I was not quite used to. I was to share the […]
In Pursuit of Sustainable Development: The Power of a United Community
To achieve sustainable development, unity is paramount. In my five months of volunteer service, I have witnessed the transformative power of a unified community. I have utilized community meetings to bring community members together as a platform for collective problem-solving, where community members come up with ideas. The beautiful thing about collective problem-solving is that […]
The Transformative Power of Rains
Before November, the Turima location In Tharaka-Nithi County was locked in a season of waiting. Conversations at that time revolved around the delayed rains. The scorching sun ruled the skies, leaving vegetation dry, seasonal rivers barren, and roads cloaked with dust. The community seemed to be in a collective pause, their focus pinned on the […]
Community-Led Climate Action
Facilitating community-led climate action has been a key highlight in my service in Kitabazi village, Buikwe district. Recognised as a proper land use management strategy, agroforestry not only contributes to climate change adaptation and mitigation. It provides solutions to challenges facing local communities in agriculture and clean energies. The CorpsAfrica Green initiative provided me with […]
Empowering Women through Sustainable Energy: A CorpsAfrica Exchange Volunteer Experience in Endao Village
In Endao village, Marigat Sub-County, Baringo County, I had the privilege of working alongside the Namkaa Endao Women’s Group to create eco-friendly charcoal briquettes. With a group of 14 determined women, we worked together to turn local materials; cow dung, charcoal waste, and a bit of loam soil into 129 durable briquettes. This initiative is […]