Food has always been more than nourishment. It carries history, culture, identity, and community. Across Africa, CorpsAfrica Volunteers live and work alongside communities, learning firsthand that some of the most meaningful connections are built around...
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There’s a common assumption I keep hearing: “Young people just don’t want to show up.” But after working closely with youth in my Emulama community, I’ve learned something very different. It’s not that they don’t...
Learning to be more patient in Nema kuta taught me to be more curious and observant . The village Bantaba, its wooden pillars worn smooth by time and its roof offering more symbolism than shade....
When I first arrived in my community as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I carried with me an invisible backpack full of expectations, ideas about what I would do, what I would teach, and how quickly I...
I never planned to do karate. In fact, choosing a club during Pre-Service Training felt harder than I expected. During CorpsAfrica Pre-Service Training, we volunteers were introduced to various activities designed to help us develop...
April has not been an easy month and honestly, I wouldn’t want it any other way. Serving as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer here in Shanjetso has taken me on a journey far beyond what I expected....
Monday, 15th December 2025 marked a deeply emotional and unforgettable moment in my journey with CorpsAfrica/Gambia. It was the fifth day after the swearing-in ceremony of Cohort 3 volunteers and also the official close of...
What if I told you that a simple batch of donuts could change the way young people think about opportunities? In many Malawian communities, young people often believe that starting a business requires a lot...
The pigsty stood unfinished for weeks. Not because people didn’t care, but because life kept getting in the way. Time, resources, coordination, everything seemed to move slower than planned. Some days, only a few people...
For what felt like an eternity, I carried a quiet yearning, a deep-seated desire to contribute meaningfully, to leave a mark on national development that transcended mere participation. It wasn’t about doing what other people...
