Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Chifundo Soko It’s been 2 months and some weeks since I have been here. In my opinion, I will say I have integrated pretty well; the host family considers me...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Billy Makombola Whoever said “Mondays” are boring did not live in all corners of Malawi, especially some parts of Mzimba District. Here in my community, which is located in the...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Alinafe Chikombole “It is the friends we make along the way that help us appreciate the journey!” Going into my second month of volunteering I have learned to appreciate the...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Peter Mndalasini During one of my visits to my counterpart’s house, I found him with his pastor making a certain traditional drink. At first, I thought that they were making...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Redson Nyondo The Oxford Dictionary defines a hero as someone who is admired for their courage and outstanding achievements. Let me introduce to you one of the heroes of Mkwachi;...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Smart Banda Culture is something that defines a group of people. It covers religion, food, language, clothes that people wear and how they wear them, music and dances, marriages, funerals,...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Zione Maweru There is a Malawian proverb that says, “Ukaipa dziwa nyimbo.” This means, that when you are bad at something, know your song. This song is not one of...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Jailos Ghambi An umbrella is a cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun according to the dictionary. Most people think the protection an umbrella offers is not worthy...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Funny Maseya I am so excited to explore this new part of Malawi. Of course, I have heard about Mzimba but had never stayed here before. So, I have embraced...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Dalitso Mndala “The youth are the leaders of tomorrow” is a statement I have been consistently reminded of since my childhood. A lot of people have argued the fallacy of...
