When I first arrived in my community as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I thought I was prepared. I had gone through a lot of trainings, conversations about service and being resilient but nothing really prepares you...
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As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, one of the most rewarding experiences is watching a simple activity turn into a life-changing opportunity. That’s exactly what happened during a baking training session I recently facilitated in my community....
Here comes November, well, well… Hold your breaths, guys, because I’m about to blow your minds away! This month has been both sides of a coin. The good, the tough, the lessons, the plot twists,...
In Kenya we have a famous phrase that says “kwa ground vitu ni different” . Which basically means that it’s not until you face the actual reality on the ground that you realize that your...
When I first arrived in Malawi as a CorpsAfrica Exchange Volunteer, I knew this would be more than just another year of service. It was going to test my adaptability, openness, and willingness to learn....
Over the past weeks, I have found myself reflecting deeply on my work in the community where I serve. What started as a simple effort to strengthen engagement has turned into a valuable lesson—one that...
My name is Greciano Hezekiah, a CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer serving in Emanyaleni community in Mzimba District, Malawi. When I arrived in Emanyaleni Community after completing six weeks of Pre-Service Training in September 2025,I carried two big...
The first day I arrived in the community( SouthWest Ethiopia, Shishinde (Keffa) District, Wana Bolla Kebele) as a CorpsAfrica/Ethiopia Volunteer, I was filled with a mixture of excitement and nervousness. To my delight, my host...
In February 2023, I made a decision that would change the course of my life. Motivated by a strong desire to give back to my community especially after witnessing how organizations like FAWE Rwanda empowered...
Who signs up twice? Only someone crazy… or completely in love with service. Guilty as charged! Those that say that lightning never strikes twice, they haven’t met a CorpsAfrica Volunteer yet! Here I am, serving...
