The day of deployment came faster than I could have imagined, like the blink of an eye. I still couldn’t confidently pronounce the name of my new community. It’s funny—being a Dagomba native, I found...
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After a transformative experience serving as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Ghana, I embarked on a new journey as an Exchange Volunteer in Senegal. This opportunity felt like the perfect continuation of my commitment to service...
“Home is not a place, it’s a feeling.” This quote perfectly encapsulates my experience in Senegal, a country far from my home in Malawi. When I first arrived, I was filled with excitement and curiosity,...
I had my doubts—how would I manage being away from my family and friends for a whole year? Would I be able to adapt to a new culture, speak a new language, and truly connect...
The clock is ticking, and my service is almost complete. As I approach the end of my tenure, I find myself pondering: What have I accomplished? What have I learned? Have I made a difference?...
On August 14th, I packed my bags and embarked on my journey to Amakuza Resort to participate in the training program (Pre-Service Training). Over the six weeks, I engaged in various activities, including learning about,...
It always starts with you; a positive mindset is everything you ever need in life. It was a beautiful morning when I thought about working with nonprofits. I immediately acted on my thought by picking...
We never know what might emerge from an unexpected opportunity. All I did was grab it with both hands, and that marked the start of a beautiful transformation in my life. My volunteering journey was...
After I had successfully integrated with the community, came the project identification and proposal writing phase. Although I received proper training during In-Service Training 1 to prepare me for this phase of the service, I...
In 2022, I took the first step on a path that would eventually lead me to fulfill my passion for rural development through CorpsAfrica. However, that year marked a temporary setback as I was not...
