TESTAMENT OF TRUE RESILIENCE
It was onion transplanting time in my community, a time for hope and anticipation. But a major issue arose in the community where the community garden tanks weren’t supplying enough water as expected. This underprivileged community had faced numerous challenges but this was a different challenge. The community women struggled to get water their crops; […]
ADAPTING TO CHANGE
After attending my first in-service training, I was excited to collaborate with my community to select a project and develop the proposal. However, it soon dawned on me that I had to revisit a group of women I had initially worked with prior to the training. We had generated project ideas together, and they developed […]
Embracing New Beginnings in Suwareh Kunda
Imagine moving to a new community where everyone knows your name within a short period of time. I step into a local shop, and as soon as I enter, everyone greets me with a warm smile, calling me by name. Good morning, Mariama and it feels nice to be recognized as I look around, I […]
In the Face of Adversity, Leaders Emerge
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, one thing that remains consistent throughout the service is the presence of challenges often with no obvious solutions. At times, it may seem like some problems have no answers. But the truth is, solutions do exist, we just have to dig deeper and look at things differently. From the moment my […]
A Journey to My Host Community of Kosemar Tenda
After a long and adventurous journey spanning a day and a half, I finally set foot in the serene community of Kosemar Tenda, nestled in Jimara, Upper River Region. It was a Thursday morning, the second of January, 2025, when the journey began. The bus, already carrying several Volunteers, picked me up at Airport Junction […]
Empowering Communities, One Project at a Time: Stories from CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteers
At CorpsAfrica, transformation begins at the grassroots — led by young African changemakers dedicated to driving sustainable development in their communities. Two such remarkable Volunteers from the 2024–2025 Malawi cohort, Jean Nazimera and Harry Bvumbwe, are embodying this mission through community-led initiatives that reflect the power of empathy, innovation, and service. Jean Nazimera is currently […]
A Battle in the Dark
It was a dark, rainy night in a quiet village, the only kind of sounds were raindrops drumming against tin roofs and the distant murmur of laughter from homes still buzzing with the excitement of the new year. Just hours earlier, the village had been alive with celebration singing, dancing, and the crackling of bonfires […]
The Unsung Heroes of My CorpsAfrica Journey
When I first arrived at my site, I envisioned myself as the lead character in a dramatic story, ready to make an impact. However, I quickly realized that the real heroes were the people around me, the ones working behind the scenes to support and guide me through my challenges. From fellow Volunteers to those […]
The Thunderous Power of Lightning
Animal grazing is a norm among youths and the elderly here in my community. On a normal animal grazing day, some elders excited and laughing in the fields, and the air was thick with the sweet scent of grass experienced a shock when nature struck. Suddenly, the skies darkened, and the rains started falling heavily […]