Upon first arrival into my community as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I carried two suitcases and a heart full of purpose, but very few of the right words. Growing up far from Malawi, let alone rural...
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“Community-led development is not about rushing, it is about building trust, relationships and confidence. Communities already hold the knowledge, our role is to listen, support and create space for them to lead.” My interest in...
In Eburenga, located in Kakamega County, Western Kenya, a transformative community training initiative was conducted aimed at strengthening women’s economic empowerment through practical skills development. The session brought together 80 women for hands-on training in...
When I first introduced the idea of monthly skills training in my community, the members of Massembeh responded with enthusiasm. As a CorpsAfrica volunteer my mission is to empower communities by facilitating sustainable development activities...
That question stayed with me throughout my time in Kachekula. Every day, I watched women wake up early, work hard, and do everything they could to support their families. They sold vegetables by the roadside,...
From the ground, up “A healthy nation is a wealthy nation” and that’s what I taught children aged 8 to 11 at MCK Ntumburi Child and Youth development Center. Here, we didn’t teach it with...
I remember sitting alone in my room days before Pitch Day, staring at my notes and trying to imagine myself standing in front of that audience. Every time I pictured it, fear would take over....
I come from a hometown where meals are simple and predictable. Rice and bread are not just food to us they are a lifestyle. Every morning, afternoon, and night, you could find rice on the...
Meet my 23-year-old young mother of two whose determination has stayed with me. She completed secondary school with a good grade that could have qualified her for a strong TVET course. However, poverty stood in...
I never imagined I’d one day lead a tree nursery project, especially not one involving the youth. But sometimes, the most meaningful experiences begin with a simple, hesitant thought. When I arrived in my community,...
