LESSONS I CARRY AS A CORPSAFRICA/KENYA VOLUNTEER
When I first arrived in the community, I thought I knew what change looked like. But the truth is, I’m learning that the real shift happens not in the solutions we bring, but in the way we see and engage with the world around us. In the past few months, I’ve gathered more than just […]
THE FIRST NAP INTERRUPTED
It was Wednesday afternoon , and I decided it was time for a quick nap before diving into the evening’s activities in the community. Just as I started to drift off, a burst of noise awakened me. I sat up, confused, and asked, “What’s going on?” Suddenly, all eyes were on me, followed by laughter. […]
A Spring of Hope: My Journey with the Imbale Community, Kakamega County
When I first arrived in Imbale as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I was struck by the beauty of the land, but beneath that beauty lay a crisis. The community’s only natural spring, the main source of water, was exposed to contamination. The steep, treacherous terrain made the journey to the water point dangerous, especially for women, […]
The Unseen Guests
Growing up in town, my experience with rural life was limited to occasional visits to my grandparents. Being a CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer, I am now immersed in the rural community life in Lilongwe district. At first, I had high expectations, envisioning a perfect life, but being here full-time has given me a more realistic perspective. When […]
From a Small Dream to a Big Movement: Our First Pitch and Launch Day in Ethiopia
We will never forget the feeling on the morning of April 9, 2025. We were setting up for our very first CorpsAfrica/Ethiopia Pitch and Launch Day in Addis Ababa. The banners were up, the Volunteers were nervous but excited, and there was a real buzz in the air. Just a few months earlier, we were […]
From Sun to Snack
Tucked away in the heart of Baringo lies a quietly thriving gem—Fresh Wrap Limited, a department under the Seed Saver Network, turning the region’s abundant fruits into healthy, naturally dried snacks known as Organic Sunny Bites. More than just a fruit-drying initiative, Fresh Wrap is a story of empowerment, sustainability, and community-driven development—an embodiment of […]
LOST IN TRANSLATION, BUT LAUGHING THROUGH IT
When I first arrived in Mali Kunda,I quickly noticed that language played a big role in their everyday life. People in the community spoke a language,the Fula language.This language was my father tongue.Something I had heard as a child and even as I grew,but never truly learned. It sounded beautiful and familiar, yet I couldn’t […]
SAND COLLECTION FOR DEVELOPMENT: COMMUNITY’S STRENGTH
As a Corps/Africa Malawi Volunteer serving in Dowa, I have had the opportunity to immerse myself in the local culture and the way of living of my community. One of my memorable experiences as a CorpsAfrica/Malawi volunteer was going to collect sand with my host mother early in the morning. The day started with a […]
CORPSAFRICA VOLUNTEERS CULTIVATE KNOWLEDGE AT NAMPO HARVEST DAY
At CorpsAfrica, we believe that creating opportunities for Volunteer visibility and networking are essential to their success. On 13 to 16 May 2025, four of our dedicated Volunteers had the opportunity to attend one of the largest agricultural exhibitions in the southern hemisphere, the NAMPO Harvest Day organised by Grain SA. CorpsAfrica is a nonprofit […]
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 of this journey lies the community itself, a group of individuals who understand their needs and aspirations better than anyone else. In this journey, the voices of community members can shape the future as they articulate their […]