Malawi

SAND COLLECTION FOR DEVELOPMENT: COMMUNITY’S STRENGTH

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....

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Hope In Every Handcraft, Pupils Transform Trash Into Triumph

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...

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Learning to Balance More Than Just Loads

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...

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The Community at the Frontline: A Journey of Collaborative Development

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...

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ADAPTING TO CHANGE

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...

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In the Face of Adversity, Leaders Emerge

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...

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Empowering Communities, One Project at a Time: Stories from CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteers

At CorpsAfrica, transformation begins at the grassroots — led by young African changemakers dedicated to driving sustainable development in their communities. Two such remarkable Volunteers from the 2024–2025...

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A Battle in the Dark

It was a dark, rainy night in a quiet village, the only kind of sounds were raindrops drumming against tin roofs and the distant murmur of laughter from...

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Small Actions, Big Impact

When I first arrived as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I felt lost. I had so many ideas but didn’t know where to start. Should I talk to village leaders?...

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Living in the shadow of the legend

When I first came to the village, I knew people would compare me to the previous Volunteer but I didn’t think it would be like this. Let’s call...

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