From Extreme to Extreme; I have met Teranga in People
When I boarded my flight from Rwanda to Senegal, I was filled with excitement, anticipation, and a thousand questions. What would it feel like to leave the land of a thousand hills for the sandy plains of Fouta? What would my host community be like? How would I communicate, connect, and contribute to a land […]
The Rains of Redemption
Karonga, a sun-scorched district in northern Malawi, had been brought to its knees by months of merciless heat. The December rains had briefly awakened hope as farmers rushed to plant rice and other crops in anticipation of a fruitful season. But the rains disappeared just as quickly as they arrived, leaving fields barren and nursery […]
“I Have Done This Before” — The Danger of Complacency and the Power of Discovery
There is a certain comfort that comes with familiarity. Having served as a CorpsAfrica volunteer in my home country, Ghana, I thought I had it all figured out when I embarked on my current exchange service in Senegal. The thought “I’ve done this before” crept in, but as I settled into a different cultural setting, […]
Casamance: Where Traditions Sing and The Earth Recounts Stories
Be the change you want to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi Casamance: A Trip to the Heart of a Culture that Touches the Soul When I set foot in Casamance for the first time, I did not know that this land would awaken in me so many questions, such curiosity, and such admiration. […]
Shaping Changemakers: CorpsAfrica Launches 2025 Pre-Service Training Across Africa
At CorpsAfrica, we are once again entering the inspiring season of Pre-Service Training (PST), a transformative period where young people from across the African continent come together to begin their journey as CorpsAfrica Volunteers. PST is more than just training; it is a life-changing experience that equips young Africans with : Skills Knowledge Mindset […]
From Degrees to the Ground: How One Comment Changed Everything
Souad has always been passionate about the environment. She studied ecology, earned several academic degrees, and spoke at conferences and events about climate and sustainability. But deep inside, something always felt incomplete. One day, after attending a panel on climate and gender, Souad shared a post on social media about what she had learned. Then […]
CorpsAfrica: The Truth of Leadership
The past two months have been very eventful. As the days keep rushing by, the service is drawing closer to an end. I find myself reflecting on these past months, it has now been six months living in this community. Currently, the service is getting sharper as we go. Much planning is required as we […]
The young Volunteer Fisher lady
In a world where every day brings the chance to try something new, volunteerism has been my vision to growth, discovery, and unexpected adventure. At first, I thought volunteering was just about giving back to the community, but little did I know that it would turn into a journey that helped me grow as a […]
The Rains of Redemption
Karonga, a sun-scorched district in northern Malawi, had been brought to its knees by months of merciless heat. The December rains had briefly awakened hope as farmers rushed to plant rice and other crops in anticipation of a fruitful season. But the rains disappeared just as quickly as they arrived, leaving fields barren and nursery […]
LESSONS I CARRY AS A CORPSAFRICA/KENYA VOLUNTEER
When I first arrived in the community, I thought I knew what change looked like. But the truth is, I’m learning that the real shift happens not in the solutions we bring, but in the way we see and engage with the world around us. In the past few months, I’ve gathered more than just […]