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 stretched further than I had expected. We...
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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 was about to embark on a journey...
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 utilized in household meals. Despite being highly...
“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 development begins with mindset” Before I began...
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 instantly put me at ease. They asked...
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 unspoken rules here? What did people truly...
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 realised I was witnessing a traditional method...
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 excited to meet new people, learn about...
Two mice suddenly ran across my bed and climbed onto me. I screamed, jumped up, and ran outside shouting. That was the night I realized that volunteering would test me in ways I never expected....
I came to Ewamakhumbi as a CorpsAfrica/Kenya volunteer, not knowing just how much the village will change me. Coming from Kajiado County, a semi-arid place where the land is dry and dusty. I am shocked...
