Volunteer Stories

Explore stories of service, connection, and transformation from CorpsAfrica Volunteers across the continent.

Featured Stories

Language, the Almighty Barrier

When you are a boy growing up in one of the urban cities in Malawi, everything is easier because the language is diluted to fit...

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The Cost of Belonging: Giving Back

Muhammad Ali once said, “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” Embarking on my journey as a CorpsAfrica...

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Lessons From the Field

Not once did I imagine things would be this tough. I have many reasons to call it quits. Does one have to go through all...

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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...

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Stepping Into Service: My First Weeks as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer

The first day I arrived in the community as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I was filled with a mixture of excitement and nervousness. The road to...

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Locals Helping Locals

In the heart of Ghana’s Kumbungu District lies Dnyo-Kpalgu, a vibrant community where tradition meets opportunity. As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, my journey here is not...

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Don’t Get Stuck in the Panic Zone

It has been two months since I joined my community. This time has largely been about bonding with community members by learning from and sharing...

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Trees for tomorrow; how our efforts can rebuild forests

Trees for tomorrow. A common phrase yet one that calls for intentionality. With our collective efforts we can rebuild forests. Yet rebuilding forests is not...

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“Doing Development Differently”

For a very long time, development in Africa has been under control by a few aspects and policies that have shut the door for inclusion...

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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,...

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Far from Home, Becoming a Home

Moving to a new community far from everything familiar is an adventure filled with learning cultural exchanges, and small victories. I knew this would be...

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Charting Transformation: From Geological Maps to Community Blueprints

Maps have always fascinated me. As a trained geologist, my world revolved around geological maps, and carefully drawn lines that told stories of rock formations,...

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TOGETHER WE CAN

This is a success story about a group of youths who united to tackle one of their biggest challenges, proving that problems can be solved...

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What You Need Is A Place That Feels Right For You

Among the most fulfilling aspects of my life, working with a community stands out. Over the years, what has kept me motivated is the opportunity...

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Mindset Change: The Spark That Ignites Transformation

Working as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Teso South, Busia County, I’ve witnessed firsthand how rapid mindset transformation can revolutionize community development. While conventional wisdom suggests...

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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...

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My First Month in Yatoi: A Journey of Discovery and Integration

When I was told I’d be deployed to the Yatoi sublocation in Baringo South as a CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer, I was thrilled. This remote corner of...

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Volunteerism

Imagine being entrusted with the whole location! Well, serving as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer has been a unique and transformative period in my life. Volunteerism has...

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The Oasis That Flooded: Life in Bairwanda

Upon my arrival at Matiru Sub-Location in Meru, I learned that the locals refer to the area as “Bairwanda,” which means “desert” in their language....

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The Beginning of My Transformative Journey

On September 25, 2024, after completing training with my colleagues who were also selected to join the incredible CorpsAfrica family, I officially became a Volunteer...

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My Journey with CorpsAfrica: Empowering Communities and Embracing Humility

When I first arrived as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, my goal was simple: to empower others and share knowledge on sustainable practices. However, what I discovered...

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My Journey with CorpsAfrica/Rwanda

My journey began when a friend shared a CorpsAfrica application link with me via WhatsApp in March 2024. I seized the opportunity and applied on...

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Embracing New Culture

Being in a new county, and environment and living with new people has never been this exciting. I have been living with people of Mutaho...

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Two Weeks of Connection: My Journey into Community Life

My name is MUKUNDE Lys Gabrielle I want to share my journey into community life; Two months ago, I began my journey with CorpsAfrica/Rwanda as...

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The Genesis of the Journey: The CorpsAfrica Manifesto!

Instinct whispered that I needed to step out of my comfort zone and resolve to lead a life worth remembering. I decided to follow the...

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Community Development Journey

My name is Yvette Uwimana, and I am honored to serve as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Rulindo District, specifically in Masoro Sector, Shengampuri Cell, Nyabinyana...

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Building Roots of Change: A Journey of Integration with My Community

In a quiet village, under the early morning sun, I found myself among green fields and vibrant crops, hand in hand with community members, each...

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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...

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BREAKING THE STEREOTYPES: Redefining “Baringo”

What comes to mind when you think of Baringo County? Let me guess: a dry, rocky place with scarce food and frequent insecurity issues? This...

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My Transformative Journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Ruhanga Village

As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in the western province of Rwanda, Ngororero District, Ndaro Sector, Kabageshi cell, and Ruhanga village, I found myself on a deeply...

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