Restoring Hope: How a CorpsAfrica Volunteer Revived a Community’s Classroom
In the heart of Rumphi district, stood a classroom block with stories etched into its walls. Built in 1966, this structure was a symbol of hope, knowledge, and community. But as the decades passed, time took its toll. The 58-year-old block deteriorated to a point where it was no longer suitable for learning. After its […]
A Journey of Sacrifice
It was on Friday afternoon when I was deployed to my community in Mzimba district by the CorpsAfrica staff. On that day, I was warmly welcomed by the two Group Village Heads and a woman who was supposed to host me for two weeks. Soon after the staff left, I took a moment to reflect […]
Une Jour en tant que Volontaire
Écrit par Mme Nganawe Chiwona, volontaire d’échange CorpsAfrica/Sénégal The sun rose over the vibrant landscape of Senegal, casting a warm glow over the community where Nganawe, an Exchange Volunteer from Malawi was sent. Her day began with the tantalizing aroma of freshly brewed attaya, a local tea. As she emerged from her modest host family’s […]
Journey of My Integration In My Site
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Richard Ezra On 23rd September, 2023 around 5 pm I arrived in Chikwawa. The journey took over 5 hours from Lilongwe to my site. As I was traveling something in my head kept coming, asking myself where I was going to start. This question was worth it considering my whole […]
Out of My Comfort Zone as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Fides Jere It took me a lot of courage and energy to step out of my comfort zone to find myself a home in my community, in the Eastern Region of Malawi. Sometimes challenging yourself can be uncomfortable and frightening at the same time, but you realize it’s a worthwhile […]
Keeping an Open Mind
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Prosperina Mpekansambo It was on that night of 16 September, in my quiet room in area 25, that I anxiously waited for my email. I had completed my training and was anticipating this email. However, what I was not prepared for was the uneasy feeling of waiting. After a few […]
My Eyes Have Seen It All: There is Power in Togetherness
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Blessings Manda They say experience is a great teacher, I guess I can say that I am honored to be a part of this journey with CorpsAfrica. A journey that has landed me in a place full of beauty. By beauty, I mean the land itself and the people found […]
Superstitions and Traditional Practices for Environmental Conservation
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Exchange Volunteer Mr. Daouda Faye When I came to Malawi I was impressed by many things, especially the mini forests in the cemeteries. I wondered why there were so many trees in a cemetery. Inside is thick with vegetation. It was the first time I had seen anything like it. In some […]
Voices from the Heartland: A Month of Rural Volunteer Service
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Anthony Forpenza Stepping out of the hustle and bustle of City life, I embarked on a transformative CorpsAfrica Volunteer journey, immersing myself in the heart of a rural community. This month-long experience hasn’t been just about lending a helping hand; it’s been about a profound exploration of community integration, cultural […]
Learning and Growing
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Mable Mpagaja “Whenever you feel uncomfortable, instead of retreating into your old comfort zone, pat yourself on the back and say, “I must be growing,” and continue moving forward.” -T.Harv Eket. “I was thrilled when I was accepted as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer. During the pre-service training (PST), I met intelligent, […]