Exchange Program

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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You Want to Learn Wolof? Stick to the Kids

Recently I just took a giant leap in my life by moving from my home country Malawi in the southern part of Africa to Sénégal, a country to...

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Olive’s First Two Weeks as a CorpsAfrica/Senegal Volunteer

Upon my arrival in the community, I was welcomed by my host family. After that in the first week, I did different activities with the support of my...

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