Rural Communities

Hearts That Connect, Hands That Teach

My name is Marguerite Umutesi, a CorpsAfrica Volunteer serving in Musanze District, Kinigi Sector, Nyonirima Cell, Kanyampereri Village....

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A Language Bridge: My Journey to Winning Over My Host Mother

As I stepped into my host family’s home in the remote village of Naha, I couldn’t help but...

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The Power of a Smile

During my service with CorpsAfrica in Rwanda, I’ve come to learn that impact often hides in the simplest...

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From Ghana to Kenya: A Journey of Service, Learning, and Adaptation

Having served in Ghana as a volunteer, my journey began with a six-week intensive pre-service training that prepared...

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From Fear To Belonging

“Questions for the gods to answer.”Funny enough, this was what came to mind after asking myself the following...

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Hands That Build, Hearts That Grow

When I began my journey as a CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer, I knew I was stepping into something meaningful, but...

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From Fear to Family: Building Bonds through CorpsAfrica/Kenya

Since time immemorial, I’ve known I wanted to work with marginalized populations. Growing up in one, I understood...

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From Dream to Reality: My meaningful journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer

The first day I arrived in the community (SouthWest Ethiopia, Shishinde (Keffa) District, Wana Bolla Kebele) as a...

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In My Gallery

As I scrolled through my phone gallery one evening, something struck me deeply. Picture after picture, I didn’t...

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Doing It Again: From Malawi to Kenya

As I joined CorpsAfrica Kenya as an exchange volunteer, I often wondered what it would feel like to...

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