First Month in the North!
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Hope Matilda Mawerenga I am Hope Matilda Mawerenga, and welcome to my journey of volunteerism as a CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer for the next year. When I received my site announcement, I did not know what to expect from my community. I didn’t even know exactly where my village was in Malawi, […]
A Young Man with a Heart for Development
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Chancy Simba Life in the community has begun. Every day seems to be a learning day and yes learning never stops. Most Volunteers would agree that the second month of service is spent conducting meetings with various community committees and stakeholders, as well as conducting surveys. I took advantage of […]
‘A Girl Has No Name’
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Ruth Chamangwana I have always believed that I am a strong person who can endure anything life brings my way, but on November 15th tables turned. For the first time in a long time, I felt like a chicken about to be killed; well I think that’s how chickens feel. […]
Discovering New Pearls
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Wezi Kayira The 15th of November marked a whole new beginning for me. This new chapter involved leaving all the things that were so close to my heart. Family, electricity, running water, 3G internet, TV, and my comfy bed, were just a few of the things I left behind. Instead […]
International Volunteer Day 2017
On Tuesday, December 5th, CorpsAfrica celebrated International Volunteer Day at the Embassy of the Republic of Malawi near Dupont Circle. Ambassador Edward Y. Sawerengera of Malawi spoke eloquently about his support for CorpsAfrica in Malawi and across Africa. Thanks to everyone who joined us to support the CorpsAfrica Volunteers and enjoy appetizers, Malawian teas, and coffee drinks, Senegalese food and juices, and […]
On A Stranger’s Land- Kalolini Wakwa Kaluza-Mchinji
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Caroline Luka Imagine waking up in a place where no one knows who you are or your reasons for being there. That tight knot in your stomach, sweaty palms, and a thumping heartbeat. You close your eyes for a minute and try to pinch yourself just so you may realize […]
The Journey Begins, Walk with Me!
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Chancy Simba I arrived at Pre-Service Training in Dedza together with four other Trainees from Lilongwe about a month ago. I was so excited about changing my life and I believed this opportunity to be a Volunteer came timely. I thought to myself that this was a chance for me […]
CorpsAfrica Malawi Group 2 Pre-Service Training
Pictures from CorpsAfrica/Malawi Group 2‘s Pre-Service Training by Garrett Mason, the Human-Centered Design trainer. November 2017. (04:18)
A Stop to Water Wars; Ending Water Woes in Chitete
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Emas Potolani Today the 22nd of March is World Water Day. The day was proposed and established by the United Nations during one of its Conferences on Environment and Development in 1992. By considering the water threats, problems, and poverty, the UN proposed to celebrate World Water Day on 22 […]
Crossing the Finish Line
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Vanessa Chimutu When I first came to my site in February 2016, I was nervous, taking myself for my family and friends. It was so hard in the beginning to adjust to the new environment. But with the assistance from my host family, the school, as well as the community […]