THE FIRST NAP INTERRUPTED
It was Wednesday afternoon , and I decided it was time for a quick nap before diving into the evening’s activities in the community. Just as I started to drift off, a burst of noise awakened me. I sat up, confused, and asked, “What’s going on?” Suddenly, all eyes were on me, followed by laughter. […]
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, […]
The Unseen Guests
Growing up in town, my experience with rural life was limited to occasional visits to my grandparents. Being a CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer, I am now immersed in the rural community life in Lilongwe district. At first, I had high expectations, envisioning a perfect life, but being here full-time has given me a more realistic perspective. When […]
From Emkhambathini to the Continent: My All-Country Conference (ACC2025) Journey
The All Country Conference (ACC2025) hosted in Kenya school of governance Nairobi from the 15th – 20th June 2025 under the theme Ubuntu In Action, captured the very essence of what CorpsAfrica stands for – Connection, Learning, and Empowerment. Meeting volunteers from 11 African countries reminded me why we serve. We are not just implementing […]
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 […]
My Journey to CorpsAfrica Pitch Day
It was a beautiful rainy morning, and I was hesitant to get out of bed to prepare for school, where I volunteered as a teacher for Standard Six. While still lying down, I received a WhatsApp message from my Volunteer Liaison (VL). He asked, “What was the total budget of your project?” I quickly replied […]
LOST IN TRANSLATION, BUT LAUGHING THROUGH IT
When I first arrived in Mali Kunda,I quickly noticed that language played a big role in their everyday life. People in the community spoke a language,the Fula language.This language was my father tongue.Something I had heard as a child and even as I grew,but never truly learned. It sounded beautiful and familiar, yet I couldn’t […]
Modern Ghana: Moroccan national Nadia Bennaoui bestowed traditional title in Northern Region
By Sulemana Zakaria II Contributor A Moroccan national, Nadia Bennaoui, has been honored with a traditional title in the Northern Region of Ghana in recognition of her outstanding contributions to community development. She was enskinned as the Zisung Naa of Zaazi, a title that symbolizes her dedication to the progress and well-being of the people […]
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 […]
SAND COLLECTION FOR DEVELOPMENT: COMMUNITY’S STRENGTH
As a Corps/Africa Malawi Volunteer serving in Dowa, I have had the opportunity to immerse myself in the local culture and the way of living of my community. One of my memorable experiences as a CorpsAfrica/Malawi volunteer was going to collect sand with my host mother early in the morning. The day started with a […]