When I arrived at my new site as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I was filled with excitement, ready to contribute, and eager to work hand-in-hand with the community. But...
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There’s an unspoken rule in volunteering that you never say “no” to what the community wants to learn. But what happens when they ask for something you’ve never...
As I reflect on my second year of service, I feel deeply grateful to be part of CorpsAfrica once again and for the opportunity to make a real...
If you had asked me right after graduation what I’d be doing today, I would have confidently said I’d be working in a cooperative, or better yet, at...
When I first met my project team after being selected in their respective VSL groups, I had mixed feelings. We were strangers brought together by a shared mission,...
The morning sun peeked through the windows, bringing with it a sense of excitement I hadn’t felt in a long time. Today marked my first full day living...
I recently started interacting with children in my community in their schools. This has been one of the most exciting experiences of my service. I got to learn...
Not all smiles are real. Some are carefully worn masks, hiding fears, doubts, and silent battles that rage within us. I wore that smile too. When I first...
When I arrived in The Gambia as a CorpsAfrica Exchange Volunteer, I thought I understood community work. I had already served in Morocco, worked with rural communities, and...
March was not a smooth month. It was a mix—progress and delays, excitement and frustration, small wins and moments that tested my patience. If anyone thinks community work...
