My name is Yaya Cham, a CorpsAfrica Volunteer serving in the Upper River Region of The Gambia, in a community called Yerro Bawol. The community is predominantly Fula,...
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Embarking on a community service journey, I spent the past three months immersed in a world of new experiences, challenges, and connections. This period has been a transformative...
The first time I followed my host mother to fetch water, I thought I was simply helping with a chore. The sun was already high, and the path...
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I arrived in my community with a willingness to serve, but I had no knowledge of gardening. My deployment was just beginning, and I...
When I began working closely with the communities of Kpalikori, I noticed something both promising and concerning. Soya beans were available and accessible, yet they were not fully...
“Through patience and shared belief, one youth group in Malawi transformed from low attendance and expectations of handouts into a self-driven force for change, proving that true community...
Some homes we are given others gently choose us. I arrived in the evening, tired and unsure of what to expect, but they welcomed me with warmth that...
When I first arrived at my new site, a community settled at the foot of a beautiful, rolling hill, my mind was flooded with questions. What were the...
I stood quietly, watching as bare hands shaped the earth into walls. No cement. No blocks. No machines. Just soil, gravel, sand, and patience. In that moment, I...
After a 5-week Pre-Service Training, I started my service as a CorpsAfrica volunteer in Zomba District, Southern part of Malawi. I felt both nervous and excited. I was...
