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Tag: Malawi

The First Months to Remember

After completing my Pre-Service Training, which provided me with knowledge and skills, I was assigned to work in Chikwawa. From the day of my arrival until now, it has been a journey of treading new paths in life. “Rome was not built in a day,” so they say, but I guess that never applied to […]

More Than a Training: A Lesson That Prepared Me to Serve in the Rural Community

When I first heard that I would be working with a rural community in Machinga, Malawi my heart danced with excitement. I pictured warm smiles, shared meals, and people living in harmony, a place where even a stranger could ask for accommodation and be welcomed like family. I imagined a community where everyone worked together […]

Once a Volunteer Always a Volunteer

Who signs up twice? Only someone crazy… or completely in love with service. Guilty as charged!  Those that say that lightning never strikes twice,  they haven’t met a CorpsAfrica Volunteer yet! Here I am, serving for the second time in my own country, and I can confidently say, it’s a feeling like no other. The […]

I Always Wanted a “White Collar” Job ONLY!…Or So I Thought

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Deborah Kamanga Growing up, I heard the question: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” a million and one times! As a child and through most of my teenage years, my reply was ALWAYS: “I want to be a lawyer.” I didn’t even know much about being […]

The Girl With a Dream

Being the firstborn in a family can put so much pressure on a person. Having your siblings look up to you, being the responsible one, and helping whenever asked can bring about headaches. Brenda is a nineteen-year-old girl in my community, and she is the firstborn in her family. ​ Raised by a single parent, […]

A Festive Christmas in Chanyoli Community

Christmas in Chanyoli is a celebration like no other, filled with vibrant energy and unforgettable moments. The day began with a flurry of activity as people dressed up in their best attire, music echoed throughout the community, and the streets came alive with excitement. Children, adorned in beautiful new dresses, laughed and played, adding to […]

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 […]

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 […]

Hope In Every Handcraft, Pupils Transform Trash Into Triumph

As a CorpsAfrica Exchange Volunteer serving in Malawi, I have had the privilege of collaborating with a local school to introduce innovative recycling initiatives. These projects not only address environmental concerns but also equip students with practical skills and support their educational aspirations. In partnership with pupils, we have embarked on crafting paper bags, door […]