The Warmth in Greetings
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Angella Chizimba Malawi is well known as the “Warm Heart of Africa” because of its inclusive and welcoming culture. Thanks to my host Mother, I learned this Malawian spirit through greetings in Chitonga (a native language spoken in NkhataBay) the moment I arrived at my site. Greetings are an expression […]
A Home Away From Home
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Margret Balekire Chavula “Sometimes it takes only one act of kindness and caring to change a person’s life.” — Jackie Chan. The idea of leaving my parents’ house and getting settled in a new community as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer seemed exciting from afar. Finally! I will be setting up my […]
My Experience at the International Volunteers Forum in Sochi, Russia
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Program Coordinator Sarah Kazira From December 2-5, Russia hosted the 5th Annual International Volunteer Forum in Sochi, Russia. I was fortunate enough to be one of five delegates from Malawi who joined 6,500 participants from all around the world. The aim of the forum was to celebrate the national and international volunteer […]
International Volunteer Day 2019
On December 5, 2019, CorpsAfrica friends and supporters gathered in New York City to celebrate International Volunteer Day. We highlighted the important contributions of volunteers worldwide, with a focus on CorpsAfrica Volunteers who dedicate a year of their lives to serving in remote communities and partnering with local people to initiate small-scale, high-impact projects. We heard […]
CorpsAfrica in Focus
CorpsAfrica hosted a special reception, “CorpsAfrica in focus” at the Penumbra Foundation in New York City. Featured speakers included Bismack Biyombo of the Charlotte Hornets and His Excellency Edward Yakobe Sawarengera, the Malawi Ambassador to the U.S. The event also featured a silent auction of photos from the CorpsAfrica community and valuable NBA memorabilia. See pictures, here. Watch Senegalese […]
Let’s Throw It Back
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Peter Mndalasini It has been almost three months since I started serving as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Kasungu District in the central region of Malawi. How time flies because it just feels like yesterday when I started my volunteering service. It has been an awesome journey with challenges but let […]
The Fight Against Cervical Cancer is Communal
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Promise Trust Chiwalo Cervical cancer is the most common cancer in women in Malawi and is one of the major concerns for the Ministry of Health as well as the public as a whole. Every year, over 2,300 Malawian women develop cervical cancer, and over 1,600 die from the disease. […]
My Advice to the Next Cohort
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Redson Nyondo I am in the middle of my service. Reflecting back, I see there are some areas that have made me excel and also, areas I needed to improve. Unfortunately, I cannot reverse time but I can advise the next cohorts. Community members brainstormed during one of the trainings […]
Unique Things I Never Knew About Gulewamkulu
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Jailos Ghambi Gulewamkulu (the big dance) is a popular cultural dance one cannot miss among the Chewa in the Central region of Malawi. Since I was born and raised in the Northern Region of Malawi, I never had a positive attitude towards Gulewamkulu, until I witnessed it in my community. This is […]
The Home I Never Expected
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Funny Maseya Here we are in Mzimba, Thoza! I should be honest with you; I did not like the idea of coming to Mzimba. During training, we were given an opportunity to choose where we would like to be placed. So I was like, “Yes! This is the moment I […]