Not So Clueless
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Tamandani Chawanda Looking out of the Cruiser’s window on my way to deployment; I was so anxious and excited contemplating all the work I was about to embark on in my community. Making plans about my integration and who I will work with to achieve these plans was at the […]
The Journey of Hope
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Chikondi Felix Dula “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness” – Desmond Tutu. After being refined and reshaped in our understanding of development during the intense six weeks of Pre-Service training, where there was an in-depth exposition of Asset-Based Community Development and […]
Facilitating Change: My Journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer Begins
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Etta Kamtokoma I came across a call for applications wanting Volunteers released by CorpsAfrica on social media (WhatsApp to be exact). It wasn’t my first time learning about the organization; a friend was part of it, and I was always left in awe every time she posted pictures about her […]
Life In A Remote Area: A Transformative Journey
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Bertha Khuwi My Volunteering journey began with a simple decision to give back to the community. I wanted to contribute my time and skills to causes I deeply care about. This initial step marked the beginning of a transformative adventure. My first week in community service was not short of […]
From Rural Roots to Global Impact: My CorpsAfrica Volunteering Journey
Written by CorpsAfrica/Senegal Exchange Volunteer Mr. Endington Wa Kavuli I want to share with you the incredible journey I embarked on as a volunteer in rural communities. It all began with my deep-rooted connection to village life, having grown up in a small village myself. Armed with a bachelor’s degree in economics, I set out […]
The Inspiring Tale: The Story of Nsondole Youth Club
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Margaret Magombo It’s been a month since I got acquainted with Nsondole Youth Club. Comprising of about 30 young people, the group’s vigilance during this period of COVID-19 crisis cannot go unnoticed. What the group is doing in this area is very uncommon with established community tendencies. While most people […]
I Am a Knight: Inside the Knight Family
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Jolex Chicco Kaudama Everyone can freely share about everything. The fears, the stories, the joys, the sorrows, the new culture, the language, the food… It is good to meet again. Good to be encouraged by family members who are facing similar challenges and experiences. Good to get applause from the […]
A Growing Mind
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Olivia Viola I love traveling. I want to travel to as many places as I can in my lifetime. But I have come to realize, that my desire to travel has been selective. I wanted to go to all the nice places in the world, never to the outskirts, let […]
The Untold Stories
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Adorah Gertrude Maere Volunteering in my community and helping people there, allowed me to see other corners of this country and other people that have the same goals and the same purpose. I met people from different backgrounds, religions, and cultures each with their ideas, experiences, and desires living together […]
Integrate with a CorpsAfrica Volunteer
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Wongani Mwasinga When I first heard that I had been deployed in Balaka district, I was anxious especially when people let me in on how hot Balaka is, but I was still curious enough to know how hot it can get. After I got to my site, I was warmly […]