If anyone had asked me about my petition five months ago, my reply would have been the same: I just want to be successful this time around with...
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The first thing that welcomes you into Tharaka Nithi County is a simple arch bearing the words “A Haven of Value Addition.” When I first passed beneath it,...
When I arrived at my new site as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I was filled with excitement, ready to contribute, and eager to work hand-in-hand with the community. But...
There’s an unspoken rule in volunteering that you never say “no” to what the community wants to learn. But what happens when they ask for something you’ve never...
As I reflect on my second year of service, I feel deeply grateful to be part of CorpsAfrica once again and for the opportunity to make a real...
If you had asked me right after graduation what I’d be doing today, I would have confidently said I’d be working in a cooperative, or better yet, at...
When I first met my project team after being selected in their respective VSL groups, I had mixed feelings. We were strangers brought together by a shared mission,...
The morning sun peeked through the windows, bringing with it a sense of excitement I hadn’t felt in a long time. Today marked my first full day living...
I recently started interacting with children in my community in their schools. This has been one of the most exciting experiences of my service. I got to learn...
Not all smiles are real. Some are carefully worn masks, hiding fears, doubts, and silent battles that rage within us. I wore that smile too. When I first...
