Welcome to the Other Side of the World
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Chifundo Chibaka Having spent a great deal of life in the city, I always thought most of the information I easily had access to, a person from a rural area would find a way to get the very same information, but boy was I wrong. After COVID-19 was declared a […]
Stronger Together in the Face of COVID-19
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Angella Chizimba The coming in of the COVID-19 pandemic has abruptly changed most of our day-to-day operations. Due to this, we have been pushed beyond limits to create new ways of operating, which has not been an easy task. The outbreak has drastically increased recently, making community engagements more difficult […]
The Plight of the Rural Girl Child in the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Margaret Magombo The emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic in Malawi has unsettled the already troubled life of the citizens of the landlocked nation. Malawi is predominantly made up of citizens whose daily sustenance is hand-to-mouth. The vulnerable of its society have had their worries doubled with the pandemic. Girls from […]
The Golden Woman
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Eliza Chanika There she goes, A woman of purpose Early as a bird, she rises to till the ground Her fields smile with the different crops she grows Soybeans, maize, rice, cabbages, sweet potatoes, tomatoes sometimes She produces enough to feed, and even more to spare Her family swims in the […]
The Conversation That Left Me Dumbfounded
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Chifundo Chibaka In my upbringing, my parents strived not to dictate gender roles when it came to household chores. It didn’t matter if my female siblings were around, I would still do the dishes, cook, and clean the house. As a result, I have grown up to enjoy doing these […]
Resilient Realities: Life After In-Service Training
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Angella Chizimba Last month we had an opportunity to explore the beautiful beach of Nkhudzi based in Mangochi for our In-Service Training (IST) for a few days. Well, such a wonderful experience to finally meet up with everyone, share experiences, and check how everyone is doing. Some of the objectives […]
Shaping the Future, One Life at a Time
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Mieke Mmeya Dear Reader, Some time ago I received a visit from Grace and Mercy (not their real names), two of my friends from my community. Grace is a cousin to my host sisters and was the one who introduced me to all the interesting spots in the community, while […]
Am I Safe, Are We Safe?
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Eliza Chanika Am a kind of my generation Many call me a young lady, some prefer a girl But I have a name Am a sister to someone A daughter to someone An aunt to a few children A nephew to my mother’s brother And a potential wife to someone […]
Life As A CorpsAfrica Volunteer
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Margret Chavula Before being sworn in as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, together with my fellow trainees, we went through a 1-month training formally known as Pre-Service Training (PST) where we were equipped with knowledge and skills on how we can work together with people in rural communities to develop their communities […]
The Dream is Free, the Hustle is Sold Seperately
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Chifundo Chibaka This is an ideology that I have come to learn and believe for a while now. It portrays the cost that each of us will have to pay to achieve a desired outcome in life. A week after settling at my site, I was introduced to a local […]