Life of a Volunteer

In My Gallery

As I scrolled through my phone gallery one evening, something struck me deeply. Picture after picture, I didn’t just see images; I saw stories, smiles, sweat, and transformation. My gallery is no longer filled with...

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Doing It Again: From Malawi to Kenya

As I joined CorpsAfrica Kenya as an exchange volunteer, I often wondered what it would feel like to go through the entire volunteering process again, including Pre-Service Training. Would it feel repetitive going through the...

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Building More Than Bricks

When I first received my deployment notice from CorpsAfrica/Rwanda to serve as a Volunteer in the Save Sector of Gisagara District, I was filled with fear and uncertainty. I remember the tears in my eyes...

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From Accra to Addis: My Life Changing Journey as a CorpsAfrica Exchange Volunteer in Ethiopia

The world often feels smaller and more connected than we imagine, and my current adventure is a testament to that. As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer from Ghana, I’ve traded the vibrant colors and familiar rhythms of...

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A Festive Christmas in Chanyoli Community

Christmas in Chanyoli is a celebration like no other, filled with vibrant energy and unforgettable moments. The day began with a flurry of activity as people dressed up in their best attire, music echoed throughout...

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Youth-Led Change Takes Root in Museke

The afternoon of July 27, 2025, marked the beginning of a new chapter not just for me, but for the youth of Museke Village. With a notebook in hand and purpose in my heart, I...

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Embracing Community Integrations

Every journey has its challenges, and each challenge tells a story shaped by a different perspective. CorpsAfrica embraces this idea by placing volunteer trainees in underserved rural communities, allowing them to understand the lives, challenges,...

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My First Korité Meal Away from Home

As a blessing, it rained on Eid. Afterward, I went to the mosque to pray and fulfill my Muslim duties. Of course, since it was my first Korité away from home, I left a little...

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Peace Corps and CorpsAfrica: catalyzing change side by side

Written by PEACE CORPS | When Liz Fanning was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco, she met many Moroccans who asked her about volunteering with the Peace Corps and wondered aloud if they could also...

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We Did It Together! A Story of Community and Resilience

When I arrived in Antuanuu Community in October 2024 as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I didn’t know a single person. I didn’t speak the language. I didn’t even know how or where to begin. Everything was...

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