Collaborate, Collaborate & Collaborate
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Khwima Nyirenda There is an African proverb that says, “If you want to go fast, walk alone. If you want to go far, walk together.” As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, being resourceful is key to a successful service. Since my last blog, I have worked on a few exciting projects, but […]
Through the Window
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Exchange Volunteer from Senegal Mr. Alpha Ba Looking through the window, I saw human beings; I saw a lady passing with a bucket full of water on her head going to bathe, wash plates, clean the house, or even drink. Who knows? Looking through the window, I saw children playing between them […]
My Support System
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Caroline Luka It’s the middle of my CorpsAfrica service already! How time flies. Six months ago I made a decision to serve as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer and frankly, I do not regret a thing. Nobody thought I would make it this far and neither did I. It hasn’t been all […]
Adapting and Working Around Nothingness
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Wezi Kayira When one becomes a Volunteer, the first thing that comes to people’s mind is “Wow! You must have it bad.” What they don’t know is that it’s just a matter of perception. I mean, it all comes down to how we wish to interpret things. I won’t […]
An Elder Brother I Have Become
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Chancy Simba “Young people need models, not critics.” – John Wooden. In early April, my site-mates and I decided to collaborate and implement two huge, fun Grassroot Soccer (GRS) camps with the intention of educating and helping the youth in Mzimba learn more about HIV, how they can prevent themselves from […]
Being a Girl Child at T/A Kachindamoto
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Shyrene Kossam My community is a rural growth point which is located in Dedza District. Similar to many other districts across the country of Malawi there is a high level of poverty, early marriages, teenage pregnancies, and rate of illiteracy mostly among female counterparts due to an increased school dropout […]
The Fight to End Plastic Pollution
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Ireen Kanjala Plastic is threatening our planet’s survival, from poisoning our water sources and land to disrupting human health. Environmentally, plastics have proven to be a growing problem. This is because they are made from petroleum or natural gases, which are non-renewable resources extracted and processed using energy-intensive techniques that […]
Unity of Purpose
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Silvester Kunkeyani Dear Readers, We are all endowed with great abilities, and if we put our right mind to something, surely, we can achieve a whole lot—all by ourselves. We are creative and thus can come up with brilliant ideas on ways to use our gifts, talents, skills, and […]
A Walk Through the Event; Food Demonstration
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. James Matipwiri It was a beautiful Tuesday morning when hundreds of people from my community gathered at the Hunger Project Epicenter. The hot, dry day got my sweat glands restlessly draining my fluids into puddles of sweat like I just got out of a swimming pool. Skilled men and women […]
Salima and It’s Modes of Transportation
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Ruth Chamangwana Visits to the hospital, market, recreational sites, and fellow Volunteer communities always subject Volunteers to various modes of transport. These modes of transport often determine whether one will enjoy his/her ride or loathe it. Traveling to and from my community will sometimes leave you in awe. Most times […]