When I first introduced the idea of monthly skills training in my community, the members of Massembeh responded with enthusiasm. As a CorpsAfrica volunteer my mission is to empower communities by facilitating sustainable development activities...
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That question stayed with me throughout my time in Kachekula. Every day, I watched women wake up early, work hard, and do everything they could to support their families. They sold vegetables by the roadside,...
I come from a hometown where meals are simple and predictable. Rice and bread are not just food to us they are a lifestyle. Every morning, afternoon, and night, you could find rice on the...
Meet my 23-year-old young mother of two whose determination has stayed with me. She completed secondary school with a good grade that could have qualified her for a strong TVET course. However, poverty stood in...
I never imagined I’d one day lead a tree nursery project, especially not one involving the youth. But sometimes, the most meaningful experiences begin with a simple, hesitant thought. When I arrived in my community,...
The day of my deployment was one I had imagined many times, yet when it finally arrived, it came with emotions I hadn’t fully prepared for. I felt happiness, excitement, anxiety, and fear all at...
When I first arrived in the Gowo community, I honestly wasn’t sure how things would unfold. I was nervous and unsure how I would fit in. Then I started paying close attention to what daily...
The morning I left home, I had no idea how deeply my heart would change. The sun rose softly over the hills, and as I packed my last bag, I felt a mix of excitement...
Pre-service training as a CorpsAfrica volunteer is filled with learning, bonding, and anticipation. But there comes a moment when everything shifts when service stops being a concept and becomes real. For me, that moment arrived...
There’s something no one tells you about community work: at some point, you will find yourself… in mud. Not metaphorically. Literally. A few months ago, I was the strange lady in the community, the one...
