White Welcoming- first moving to site in December 2019
Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Mr. Redwane Hamma It was 15th December 2019, I woke early. It was still dark because my country used summer time. I got dressed quickly then I did my religious obligation. After that, I drank a cup of hot coffee as I always do, and called a taxi to take me […]
Morocco on the Move: CorpsAfrica – From a Vision to Reality – Jean R. AbiNader
Written by Jean R. AbiNader “Liz Fanning is more than a dreamer; she is a visionary who has made her dream, CorpsAfrica, a reality, overcoming multiple obstacles and demonstrating that Africans can work across tribal and ethnic identities to build their communities. Her background is well-known. She notes that, “When I was a Peace Corps […]
International Volunteer Day 2019
On December 5, 2019, CorpsAfrica friends and supporters gathered in New York City to celebrate International Volunteer Day. We highlighted the important contributions of volunteers worldwide, with a focus on CorpsAfrica Volunteers who dedicate a year of their lives to serving in remote communities and partnering with local people to initiate small-scale, high-impact projects. We heard […]
My Amazing Douar, “Taddart”
Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Ms. Souad Nahal It is definitely true that the beauty of this place does not reflect the beauty of life here. This is one of the contradictions I always have trouble comprehending. When I first stepped foot here, I kept expressing my admiration for nature, thinking they were lucky to wake […]
Tribute to My Host Mother, Auntie Roukia
Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Ms. Saadia Dinia Since day one, I have been mesmerized by Auntie Roukia’s refinement of movement and simple elegance. The way she moves through her tedious daily chores with effortless gracefulness always harbors within me a feeling of solemn wonder. Whether she is sweeping the dusty floor, cooking a delicious Amazigh […]
Why CorpsAfrica
Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Ms. Fatima Zahra Souhal Hello dear readers and my fellows! I hope my blog finds you very well. First of all, I’m going to introduce myself to you. I’m Fatima Zahra, I’m from Marrakech but Casablanca is my hometown. I received my BA in English studies, majoring in linguistics in 2018 […]
CorpsAfrica to Launch Operations in Rwanda
KIGALI- CorpsAfrica proudly announces that it will launch its African volunteer program in Rwanda beginning this fall. Rwanda will become the fourth African nation to join the CorpsAfrica network. The organization first started programs in Morocco in 2013, adding operations in Malawi and Senegal in 2015. On September 17th in Kigali, 11 remarkable young Africans (comprised […]
Mostafa’s Vlog (Video Blog)- Girl’s Empowerment Camp
Produced by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Exchange Volunteer Mr. Mostafa Aarab Essalai Putting together a female empowerment camp for 190 girls certainly is no walk in the park, but last week 25 amazing young leaders – made up of CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteers, Peace Corps Malawi Volunteers, and community members – pulled it off! For three days at Tukombo Girls Secondary School the female […]
#ThisIsCorpsAfrica, a Vlog By Mouhi and Mostafa
Produced by CorpsAfrica Exchange Volunteers Mr. Mostafa Essalai and Mr. Mouhiddine Hamma CorpsAfrica has so many supporters from all around the world. These individuals are from different countries, live in different cultures, and speak different languages. This video goes out to them! Thank you to everyone who participated in making this video possible, we appreciate […]
Vlog from Mostafa
Produced by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Exchange Volunteer Mr. Mostafa Essalai CorpsAfrica Exchange Volunteers are busy in their communities learning a new language, implementing projects, making friends, cooking, eating, doing laundry, and much more! Mostafa is a Moroccan Volunteer serving with CorpsAfrica in Malawi. To find out more about the daily life of CorpsAfrica Volunteers, watch his video […]