From Fear to Family: Building Bonds through CorpsAfrica/Kenya
Since time immemorial, I’ve known I wanted to work with marginalized populations. Growing up in one, I understood early on that this wasn’t just a career choice it was my purpose. So, when the opportunity to join CorpsAfrica/Kenya came knocking, I didn’t hesitate. It wasn’t a tough decision; it was simply the next step in […]
Doing It Again: From Malawi to Kenya
As I joined CorpsAfrica Kenya as an exchange volunteer, I often wondered what it would feel like to go through the entire volunteering process again, including Pre-Service Training. Would it feel repetitive going through the same lessons? Would I simply be reliving my first experience in Malawi? The questions lingered, mixed with a quiet fear […]
Vote for CorpsAfrica/Kenya in the 2025 NGOs & Kenya ESG Awards!
We are thrilled to share some exciting news! CorpsAfrica/Kenya has been nominated for the Best Use of Social Media in the 2025 NGOs Awards, competing against five other incredible finalists. We’re aiming for Position 1, and your support could make all the difference! Vote here: https://ngosawards.com/voting We’re also proud to be nominated in the Kenya […]
From Vision to Reality One Step at a Time
As I reach the end of my service as an exchange volunteer with CorpsAfrica/Kenya, I look back on this chapter with deep emotion and gratitude. This journey has been more than volunteering; it has been about believing in people, walking with them and transforming ideas into reality, one step at a time. The contributions from […]
My Oasis
Moving to Malawi as a CorpsAfrica volunteer has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. Leaving Kenya, my homeland, was not just a geographical shift—it was a cultural and emotional journey that tested my adaptability and resilience. The first thing I noticed upon arriving in Malawi was the striking cultural differences. From […]
LESSONS I CARRY AS A CORPSAFRICA/KENYA VOLUNTEER
When I first arrived in the community, I thought I knew what change looked like. But the truth is, I’m learning that the real shift happens not in the solutions we bring, but in the way we see and engage with the world around us. In the past few months, I’ve gathered more than just […]
A Spring of Hope: My Journey with the Imbale Community, Kakamega County
When I first arrived in Imbale as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I was struck by the beauty of the land, but beneath that beauty lay a crisis. The community’s only natural spring, the main source of water, was exposed to contamination. The steep, treacherous terrain made the journey to the water point dangerous, especially for women, […]
From Sun to Snack
Tucked away in the heart of Baringo lies a quietly thriving gem—Fresh Wrap Limited, a department under the Seed Saver Network, turning the region’s abundant fruits into healthy, naturally dried snacks known as Organic Sunny Bites. More than just a fruit-drying initiative, Fresh Wrap is a story of empowerment, sustainability, and community-driven development—an embodiment of […]
Reflections to My Former Self
Dear Me, Wow. Look at you. I remember when you first started this journey full of dreams, a little scared and wondering whether you were ready to leave everything behind and step into the stranger community and country. You had passion “yes” but also questions. Would you connect with the community? Would you make a […]
Empowering Through Mobility: My CorpsAfrica Journey
During my time as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Kyuso, Kitui County, I saw firsthand the challenges faced by persons with disabilities (PWDs)—particularly their limited mobility, which prevented them from accessing education and essential services. Inspired by the community’s resilience, I proposed a project to the Walkabout Foundation to provide wheelchairs to those in need. With […]