“I Have Done This Before”– The Danger of Complacency and the Power of Discovery
There is a certain comfort that comes with familiarity. Having served as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in my home country, Ghana, I thought I had it all figured out when I embarked on my current exchange service in Senegal. The thought “I’ve done this before” crept in, but as I settled into a different cultural setting, […]
Kindness That Feels Like Home
From the moment I arrived in Ghana, it was the smiles that stood out to me. Genuine, warm, and ever-present, they greeted me like old friends. It didn’t matter that I was a stranger in a foreign land; their kindness wrapped around me like a comforting embrace. Living in a new country is never easy. […]
Coping with Cultural Shock
You know in the movies (the cliche ones), where a girl finally leaves home, to probably go to college in a different state and be the independent woman that she has always wanted to be? She is usually seated by the window, smiling, happy at the prospect of finally experiencing something different from what she […]
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 […]
A Journey of Immersion in the Rwandan Community
Serving as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in one’s home country is thrilling, but serving in another country away from home is an indispensable opportunity. Having accomplished my service in Uganda, I embarked on another journey of growth and self-discovery to serve as an Exchange Volunteer in the land of 1000 hills. The instant impact of this […]
My Journey as an Exchange Volunteer
My journey as an Exchange Volunteer from CorpsAfrica/Rwanda to CorpsAfrica/Kenya has been an enriching experience filled with learning, cultural exchange, and personal growth. Upon arriving in Kenya, I was eager to immerse myself in this new environment and hold the challenges and opportunities that set ahead. One of the first steps in my journey was […]
RÉSUMÉ CBT THIÉNABA GARE DAY 4
SÉANCE DU MATIN Le matin, nous avons commencé par une activité de team building co-animée par Angeline Akimana et Gilbert Mbonimpa, puis avons reçu un email de la session de la veille, animé par Amy Wade, ainsi que des présentations des stagiaires sur le travail communautaire de la journée. avant sur la cartographie communautaire. Après […]
Navigating New Horizons
“Volunteerism is not for the faint-hearted.” This quote by Arthur Nkosi has never struck a chord with me more deeply than it does now. My journey transitioning from CorpsAfrica/Malawi to CorpsAfrica/Senegal has been an unforgettable roller coaster ride, filled with the excitement of new experiences and the challenges of stepping into the unknown. Imagine leaving […]
Embracing a New Chapter in the Land of Teranga
After a transformative experience serving as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Ghana, I embarked on a new journey as an Exchange Volunteer in Senegal. This opportunity felt like the perfect continuation of my commitment to service and community development, this time in a different cultural landscape. My journey began with an early arrival at the Blaise […]
Embracing the Teranga Spirit in Senegal
“Home is not a place, it’s a feeling.” This quote perfectly encapsulates my experience in Senegal, a country far from my home in Malawi. When I first arrived, I was filled with excitement and curiosity, but little did I know that I would soon be tested in ways I hadn’t anticipated. I fell sick for […]