The Nursery School Project and It’s Lessons
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Tusayiwe Sikwese In my very first blog, I told you all about a Nursery school project that I was helping Village X with. We had just started the construction at the time. I didn’t know much about constructing buildings. I knew what a foundation was, but I didn’t know how […]
Steady Progress
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Limbani Kumanga My immersion in Likoswe village continues to unfold in a relatively positive manner. With time, I have begun to feel a sense of belonging and acceptance, which – I have been told – are crucial ingredients for a successful service. In recent weeks, for instance, I have noted […]
The Earlier the Better
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Vanessa Chimutu My whole life, I have been thankful for the blessings God has given me, from having the most supportive parents who encourage me to pursue my dreams, to going to good schools on Malawian standards is truly a privilege, to be honest being here has made me realize […]
Shaping Malawi’s Next Generation
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Emas Potolani Nelson Mandela one of the greatest leaders who once lived on the face of the earth said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” In Malawi, we say that “maphunziro nchuma” meaning to say that education is key to unlocking or […]
The Unsung Heroes of Girls Education
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Sarah Kazira If you were to visit my community, Nsondole, it would not take you a week to notice that most girls do not attend school. Most girls only get to attend lower classes of primary school, the numbers start dropping in Standard 7. The numbers reach a new low […]
Mulanje Mag by FOMO
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Exchange Volunteer Ms. Soukaina Bouihi FOMO (friends of Mulanje orphans), our partner organization in our site Mulanje, has started many income-generating projects to self-sustain and reduce their reliance on funds for the organizational operation of the orphans’ centers. FOMO independent secondary school is a major source of income for FOMO, whereby it […]
My Future Club
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Tusayiwe Kumanga Last month we had In-Service Training and I also attended a US college fair. But before leaving for the two events, I had planned to have a meeting with girls who attend Chisugulu Community Day Secondary School. I am very passionate about girls and their future and they […]
Off On A Journey of Integration
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Assiatu Pongolani A month now has gone by since I got here to Kadewere village. It has been a month that I have been doing much transitioning and integrating myself into this community. So far, meeting and interacting with different people, attending and calling for both community meetings and Village […]
The Kelo Tour, Day 1
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Lusekelo Simwela My site is called Makanani, it consists of 6 villages which are under the Group Village headman, Mr. Jumpha. Makanani is big, it is found 2 km from the Malawian border on a 5 km stretch of road that goes all the way to the Mozambican border in […]
Be The Change
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Isabel Mandiwa I have always had an interest, a longing, to help others, make a difference, and see the difference in someone’s life. While giving a sandwich or change to that homeless kid outside a supermarket is still something, I just felt it wasn’t enough. One day I decided to […]