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...
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...
Growing up in town, my experience with rural life was limited to occasional visits to my grandparents. Being a CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer, I am now immersed in the rural community life in Lilongwe district. At first,...
It was a beautiful rainy morning, and I was hesitant to get out of bed to prepare for school, where I volunteered as a teacher for Standard Six. While still lying down, I received a...
As a Corps/Africa Malawi Volunteer serving in Dowa, I have had the opportunity to immerse myself in the local culture and the way of living of my community. One of my memorable experiences as a...
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...
I have always hated carrying things on my head, whether a bag or a basin. The thought alone made me uncomfortable. It always looked painful, and I could never understand how people managed it so...
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...
After attending my first in-service training, I was excited to collaborate with my community to select a project and develop the proposal. However, it soon dawned on me that I had to revisit a group...
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, one thing that remains consistent throughout the service is the presence of challenges often with no obvious solutions. At times, it may seem like some problems have no answers. But the...
