Rural Communities

Volunteer Voices: Ntombenhle Shoba and the Power of Ubuntu

Ntombenhle Nonhlakanipho Shoba, a G1 CorpsAfrica/South Africa Volunteer, grew up in a rural community where she developed a...

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We Did It Together! A Story of Community and Resilience

When I arrived in Antuanuu Community in October 2024 as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I didn’t know a single...

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Eskindir Birhanu: A Catalyst for Change at Koite Primary School

In Faragosa Kebele, a small community in Ethiopia’s Gamo Zone, Koite Primary School had fallen into disrepair. Broken...

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The Community at the Frontline: A Journey of Collaborative Development

Community development is not just a process; it’s a vibrant journey fueled by collective effort. At the heart...

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My Gambian Home

When I first set foot in Jiffin Village, The Gambia, I wasn’t sure what to expect. As a...

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A Season of Service: From Chalk to Change in Meru

When I first arrived in Meru, I didn’t just come as a Volunteer—I came as a student of...

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In the silence

You’re a failure. You can’t lead people. You can’t even motivate them.” Those words weren’t whispered—they were hurled...

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Bridging the Digital Divide in Jiffin Community

I was welcomed with open arms when I first arrived in Jiffin Village as a CorpsAfrica/Gambia Volunteer. The...

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Looking Back at a Year of Service in Eldume, Baringo

As the sun sets on my year of service in Eldume, Baringo County, I find myself lingering in...

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The Role Of Trust In Sustainable Development

When I stepped into my community as a volunteer, I was not only bringing my skills and knowledge,...

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