A Turning Point: How IST-1 Training Changed Communities in Keffa Zone
Before the IST-1 training, many volunteers and their counterparts faced big challenges. They wanted to help their communities but didn’t know how to design projects or write proposals. Communication between volunteers and community members was also difficult, making it hard to work together effectively. But everything changed when the IST-1 training came. The IST-1 training […]
FACING THE REALITY: Project Identification and Proposal Writing
After I had successfully integrated with the community, came the project identification and proposal writing phase. Although I received proper training during In-Service Training 1 to prepare me for this phase of the service, I still had fear knowing I had to manage different interests and expectations from the community. During integration most community members […]
Amusing Moments of a Volunteer in the Meeting and the Meeting Tree
It was a great time when we had a break from the community as we attended our first In-service Training (IST 1) which focused on building our capacity to facilitate project identification and develop project proposals with the community members. After the training, I left the appealing training venue with fear and grief, not because […]
Reflecting On My Experience with CorpsAfrica: Empowering Communities and Driving Change
My time serving in the community has been an enriching journey filled with invaluable lessons and experiences, all thanks to CorpsAfrica. Through active listening, keen observation, effective facilitation, and collaborative efforts with locals, I continuously learn and grow both personally and professionally. Over the past months, my experience has been nothing short of exciting, educational, […]
Unspoken Challenge During Project Identification
During my IST-1 training, while conducting presentations on community project ideas, I realized that an often-unspoken challenge for some community developers in the project identification phase is distinguishing projects that genuinely serve the greater good of the community from those influenced by individual desires. The first step to solving the challenge is acknowledging that individuals, […]
Tapestry of Immersion Project Presentation
Three months into my deployment as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Mbondoni, Kenya, marked a significant milestone in my journey of community empowerment. Attending In-Service Training 1 (IST-1) was not just about learning; it was a testament to the dedication and collaborative spirit of the Mbondoni community towards sustainable development. IST-1 was a pivotal moment where […]