Life of a Volunteer

Belbur, Bicycles, and Briquettes: Walking the CorpsAfrica Path

On a warm August afternoon, the gates of St. Mary’s Pastoral Centre opened to welcome 65 of us,...

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A Needle, a Thread, and an Unexpected Purpose

Can I Tell You a Story? Growing up, I was that young girl who adored fashion; always curious,...

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The Sweet Life in the Hot Heart of Chinzimbe

There’s a saying that “home is where the heart is.” For me, I found a new kind of...

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Embracing the Unknown: How Cultural Exchange Shaped My Leadership Journey

Sometimes in life, we stand between the familiar and the unknown and the choice we make in that...

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Story of My Integration in Hidakaliti, Sidama

My name is Girmawit Desalegn, and I am a proud Volunteer of CorpsAfrica Ethiopia. After completing six weeks...

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Volunteering at the Heart of Redefinition

Ever since I saw the banner by the road side in caps written “WELCOME TO BARINGO” I have...

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Hearts That Connect, Hands That Teach

My name is Marguerite Umutesi, a CorpsAfrica Volunteer serving in Musanze District, Kinigi Sector, Nyonirima Cell, Kanyampereri Village....

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A Language Bridge: My Journey to Winning Over My Host Mother

As I stepped into my host family’s home in the remote village of Naha, I couldn’t help but...

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The Power of a Smile

During my service with CorpsAfrica in Rwanda, I’ve come to learn that impact often hides in the simplest...

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From Ghana to Kenya: A Journey of Service, Learning, and Adaptation

Having served in Ghana as a volunteer, my journey began with a six-week intensive pre-service training that prepared...

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