In Faragosa Kebele, a small community in Ethiopia’s Gamo Zone, Koite Primary School had fallen into disrepair. Broken windows, damaged doors, and crumbling classrooms made it hard for children to learn. But while others saw...
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Community development is not just a process; it’s a vibrant journey fueled by collective effort. At the heart of this journey lies the community itself, a group of individuals who understand their needs and aspirations...
When I first set foot in Jiffin Village, The Gambia, I wasn’t sure what to expect. As a CorpsAfrica exchange volunteer from Kenya, I knew my journey would be filled with learning, adaptation, and community...
When I first arrived in Meru, I didn’t just come as a Volunteer—I came as a student of community, ready to learn. Armed with nothing more than a math set, some big ideas, and a...
You’re a failure. You can’t lead people. You can’t even motivate them.” Those words weren’t whispered—they were hurled at me, loud and clear, by someone I once worked under. Someone I respected. I smiled and...
I was welcomed with open arms when I first arrived in Jiffin Village as a CorpsAfrica/Gambia Volunteer. The warmth of the people made me feel at home almost instantly, and in no time, I was...
As the sun sets on my year of service in Eldume, Baringo County, I find myself lingering in the memories – not just of projects and milestones, but of people, traditions, and quiet transformations that...
When I stepped into my community as a Volunteer, I was not only bringing my skills and knowledge, I was also bringing myself. Before I could aspire to change or start working on any projects,...
October 10 is World Mental Health Day, and as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, it’s got me thinking a lot about something we don’t often talk about enough in service work: rest. I call them my maintenance...
As an economist-in-training focused on rural areas and a development actor, I am deeply committed to rural development, sustainable agriculture, proper management of natural resources, and environmental protection. An activist for economic justice and inclusion,...
