We Go On
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Dingaan Kafundu “Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many lives…” – Clarence, It’s A Wonderful Life Picture this. You and your buddy are off to a sunny, new, lakeshore destination. Endless beaches with glorious white sand. The whole lot. It doesn’t stop there though. You get to live in a […]
It All Begins With a Book and a Pen
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Wezi Kayira With so much time on my plate, how to spend it became a daily problem I had to solve. During my first days of service, I saw many hours being wasted, which left me feeling useless and unsatisfied. However, I decided to trade my boredom, frustrations, and idleness […]
“Wachinyamata Safoila”
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Caroline Luka Some of you may wonder what the phrase “Wachinyamata safoila” means, and others may be familiar with these Chichewa words. However, in the context that I’m using this phrase I’d be willing to bet that everyone needs some explanation. So let us get to work understanding what this phrase […]
Back to School
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Ireen Kanjala The time I spent with family and friends over the festive season was wonderful, but now it’s time to get back to work in my community. It’s January again and it’s the beginning of a new academic term for primary students. Both new students and old faces are […]
The Borehole That Almost Made a Big Girl Cry
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Ruth Chamangwana Never in my life did I imagine that I would become a pro at carrying a bucket on my head, but I decided to embrace drawing water from the borehole as part of my physical exercise and I must say I enjoy it. The borehole is approximately five […]
The Next Step
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Twambilire Kalolokesya Two months have passed since I was placed at my site and during this period I have been busy trying to integrate into my community. In doing this I have had individual conversations with community members, had introductory meetings, and have been teaching at the nursery school. All […]
A New Dawn
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. James Matipwiri “Doing your best is the only option even if it results in failure,” said Christopher Walken in the movie Eddie the Eagle. This is one of my favorite quotes because it shows the important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. How much do we struggle […]
New Year Resolutions
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Caroline Luka It’s been almost two months since I got deployed to my site, and if you asked me a year ago where I was going to be at this time I would probably have mentioned something completely different. I never saw myself as someone who would be living in […]
Integration with My Community in Dzaleka Camp of Refugees
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Mouhiddine Hamma As a part of my integration, I met Mike and Phelly from the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the Dzaleka refugee camp. I introduced myself and what CorpsAfrica is all about. We discussed how the Dzaleka communities can take part in developing themselves through the acquisition of […]
The Azungu Journey in Malawi
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Exchange Volunteer Mr. Mostafa Essalai “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” -Gandhi I like this quote because sometimes it is better to keep your problems inside and focus on outside challenges and solutions. This is one of the lessons of service as Gandhi […]