Life of a Volunteer

From Soil to Sip: The Soy Revolution in Our Community

They say a single seed holds the potential to feed a village, but in the heart of our community, it’s doing so much more. As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer,...

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Lessons Beyond the Classroom: Learning Development in the Field

Not every lesson in development happens in conference rooms,or strategic meetings filled with charts and presentations.Sometimes, the most meaningful lessons happen in the field, sitting side by side...

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When the Football Ground Becomes a Lake: A Story of Opportunity and Resilience in Chimzimbe Community

Chikwawa District, in Malawi’s Lower Shire Valley, is a place where resilience is constantly tested. Communities here live with the dual realities of fertile land and recurring floods....

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Becoming Through Service: A Young African Woman Growing into Leadership through community service

Today I am celebrating how far my voice has come. If you met me two years ago, you probably wouldn’t remember me. I chose the back seats. I...

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One Word at a time: Where I Was Sent, Not where I Expected

My name is Yaya Cham, a CorpsAfrica Volunteer serving in the Upper River Region of The Gambia, in a community called Yerro Bawol. The community is predominantly Fula,...

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Serving with Heart: A Journey of Connection and Change

Embarking on a community service journey, I spent the past three months immersed in a world of new experiences, challenges, and connections. This period has been a transformative...

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Carried by Family: A Reflection on Service and Belonging

The first time I followed my host mother to fetch water, I thought I was simply helping with a chore. The sun was already high, and the path...

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How Saying ‘’Yes’’ to Six Empty Garden Beds Changed Everything

As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I arrived in my community with a willingness to serve, but I had no knowledge of gardening. My deployment was just beginning, and I...

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The Quiet Work of Believing Together in a Community I Now Call Home

“Through patience and shared belief, one youth group in Malawi transformed from low attendance and expectations of handouts into a self-driven force for change, proving that true community...

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My Service Found a Home

Some homes we are given others gently choose us. I arrived in the evening, tired and unsure of what to expect, but they welcomed me with warmth that...

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