Environment

CorpsAfrica/Senegal and UBA Sénégal Lead Mangrove Restoration Initiative to Support Climate Resilience in Coastal Communities

As part of Environment Month initiatives, CorpsAfrica/Senegal, in partnership with UBA Sénégal and local organization AGIRE, organized a mangrove reforestation initiative in the commune of Joal-Fadiouth under the 2026 global theme, “Now for Climate Change.”...

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Celebrating Volunteers Driving Climate Action Beyond Their Communities

At CorpsAfrica/Ghana, our Volunteers continue to demonstrate that community-led service can create impact far beyond the communities where they serve. Two Cohort 4 Volunteers, Gafaru Aminu and Abdul-Razak Musah, are making remarkable contributions to climate...

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The Chepkube Miracle

There’s an unspoken rule in volunteering that you never say “no” to what the community wants to learn. But what happens when they ask for something you’ve never done before? That’s exactly what happened when...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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