Embracing Change
Have you ever heard someone say that change can be terrifying? It’s because, for most people, change means stepping out of their comfort zone and facing new situations or experiences. People are often afraid not of the change itself, but of the uncertainty that comes with embarking on something new, which many people associate with […]
Exploration du Village de Boguel Bély Edy : Un Village Ancré dans l’Histoire
Écrit par M. Makhtar Seck, volontaire de CorpsAfrica/Sénégal Au cœur de terres fertiles, où le soleil danse sur les champs et le vent chante à travers les arbres, se niche le charmant village de Boguel Bély Edy. Fondé il y a plus de trois siècles par Sow Thiowol Ba, le village porte en lui l’essence […]
“Being the Change” is Not Just a Slogan: It’s a Lived Reality
“You must be the change you want to see in the world.”. This serves as a powerful reminder that transformation begins at the individual level. My volunteering journey has presented me with an opportunity to transform the world by creating a ripple effect of positive change. Through my service, I have come to understand that […]
Tharakanithi’s Sun and Hope: A CorpsAfrica Volunteer’s Journey
Volunteering with CorpsAfrica Kenya in Tharakanithi has been a whirlwind of adventure, laughter, nostalgia, and inspiring connections. Nestled in the Kathangachini location, Tharakanithi’s searing heat (30–37 °C) was a stark contrast to my cooler hometown (maximum 25°C). Within a month, the harsh sun rays had darkened my skin. My work involves constant movement, reaching out […]
Roots of Resilience: How a Community Tree Nursery Is Transforming a Kenyan Community
Kenya marked its first national tree-planting holiday on November 13th, a key step toward the country’s goal of growing 15 billion trees by 2030. In Gituto village in Embu County, CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Priscillah Nganga used the day to reflect on something important: the real power of community action. Typically, when governments, non-profit organizations, and institutions […]
Sowing Hope, Harvesting Transformation: Olive’s Journey of Empowerment in Mbazi Sector
As I ventured into the picturesque Mbazi Sector, my heart raced with a mixture of excitement and trepidation. Leaving my familiar home behind, I embarked on a journey that would challenge me in ways I could never have anticipated. My name is Olive Duhoredushima, and I was about to become a CorpsAfrica Volunteer—a catalyst for […]
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 […]
Dakar FM: CorpsAfrica Sénégal sur Dakar FM pour parler d’Environnement dans les communautés
Ndawa Thioune, Volunteer of Cohort 3, shared her community experience in terms of preserving and enhancing the environment through the fish farm in Lake Taouey in Ndombo Sandjiry. CorpsAfrica/Senegal Deputy Director Mareme Ndour speaks about CorpsAfrica.
Nation Online: Youth Corps Impacting on Communities
By Brenda Buliyani “As youths continue to understand the need for impact on the lives of others, many of them have joined CorpsAfrica Malawi, becoming part of the solution to the challenges affecting their communities. Corps Africa is a non-profit organisation founded in 2011 by a former Peace Corps volunteer seeking to recognise and build […]