The Story Behind the Single Mother Initiative
When I joined CorpsAfrica, I carried a simple but powerful belief: true development happens when people are given the space to lead their own change. That belief became my compass throughout my service in Huye District, Gishamvu Sector, Ryakibogo Cell, Kadahokwa Village, where I met a remarkable group of young women whose courage and resilience […]
On the edge of my comfort zone: The story of growth
It’s so hard to get out of bed when it’s cold outside and warm inside your bed, and you know you have to wake up anyway. That’s how it feels to be a volunteer; you don’t have to, but you should. I get yanked back to the abyss of an uncomfortable zone the moment I […]
Learning Beyond the Walls of Ga-Semenya Village
When growing up, I always believed that learning was only confined to the institutionalised system of education, where I had to be within a classroom, study, write examinations, and graduate as the epitome of knowledge. However, my Ga-Semenya experience has painted a broader and more vivid picture, one that shows that knowledge is not limited […]
Little Steps, Big Impact: My Journey Through Service
Service felt like a long walk through the heart of the community, sometimes with my colleagues by my side, sometimes alone, but always learning something new from the people around me. This month started with one of my favourite activities so far: a yoghurt-making session with Sauti ya Upendo Self-Help Group. Twenty-one members gathered around, […]
The Voice Within: How CorpsAfrica Helped Me Step Into My Confidence Name
When I look back at the beginning of my CorpsAfrica journey, I see a young woman stepping into a completely different world. This world would challenge my definition of life, purpose, and community. Before my interviews, I didn’t know much about CorpsAfrica. It was only after completing PST that I truly understood the depth of […]
In the name of mbët
The morning had felt simple enough; the Chief’s farm buzzing with quiet conversations, the soft scrape of tools, and that calm village rhythm that almost makes you forget how hot it’s about to get. I had joined my community for a millet harvest, partly to integrate, partly because everyone else was going, and I didn’t […]
January Reflections: Walking With My Community Into a New Beginning
This new year has already taught me a powerful lesson: when you work hard, stay committed, and serve with passion, the impact goes far beyond tasks and timelines. January reminded me that doing what you are assigned—wholeheartedly and with purpose—creates meaning not only for the community you serve but also within yourself. Working closely with […]
Attaya, the tea chain that never Ends
The Attaya Marathon Begins In Kenya, “Let’s have tea” is a quick ten-minute affair. In Senegal, tea is not just a drink; it’s a lifestyle, a commitment, and honestly, a full-time occupation. The first time I experienced attaya, I thought I’d accidentally joined a tea marathon. It was right after lunch, the sun blazing, when […]
Belbur: Where the Heart Learns to Belong
When I first arrived in Belbur for my community-based training as part of my CorpsAfrica volunteership training program, I felt like I was stepping into another world. For two weeks, I traded my usual routine for life with a new host family, a family far from home, but one that welcomed me with open arms […]
Is the Cocoa Pod Teaching Me More Than the Classroom Did?
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I have promised not just to serve the people but to live with them. So, when Nana Ahensah, one of the local farmers, shouted, “Agya Ayensu, today we break pods!” I grabbed a cutlass, threw my face towel around my neck like a pro, and followed him to the farm. It […]