We Did It Together! A Story of Community and Resilience
When I arrived in Antuanuu Community in October 2024 as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I didn’t know a single person. I didn’t speak the language. I didn’t even know how or where to begin. Everything was unfamiliar; the people, the environment, the culture. It was exciting, yes, but also overwhelming. Deep down, I wondered: How am […]
Eskindir Birhanu: A Catalyst for Change at Koite Primary School
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 a hopeless situation, Eskindir Birhanu saw a chance to make a difference. As a dedicated volunteer, he knew education was […]
The Community at the Frontline: A Journey of Collaborative Development
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 better than anyone else. In this journey, the voices of community members can shape the future as they articulate their […]
My Gambian Home
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 engagement. But what I didn’t anticipate was how quickly the people of Jiffin would embrace me as one of their […]
A Season of Service: From Chalk to Change in Meru
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 heart full of conviction, I stepped into a world that would teach me resilience, innovation, and the true meaning of […]
In the silence
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 nodded, but inside, something cracked.For weeks—months—that voice followed me like a shadow. Even when I was accepted into CorpsAfrica, I […]
Bridging the Digital Divide in Jiffin Community
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 no longer just a visitor; I was family. As a CorpsAfrica volunteer, my first mission was to integrate into the […]
Looking Back at a Year of Service in Eldume, Baringo
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 have left an indelible mark on me. I arrived as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer with the usual excitement and uncertainty, not […]
The Role of Trust in Sustainable Development
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, trust was one of the things I needed to work on building between me and my community, because trust is […]
Honoring Our Mental Health: Slowing Down to Serve Better
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 days; those quiet moments when I choose to slow down, step back, breathe, and just let myself be. Serving in […]