The moment I was dropped off in Bumari by my CorpsAfrica family, my heart grew heavy I tried to hold back the tears but deep inside I was crying not because I felt lonely and...
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March was a month of both challenges and encouraging progress in the implementation of community activities. While there were some difficulties such as limited resources, inconsistent attendance, and slow adoption of certain activities, the overall...
My integration journey in the Undi community of Dedza, Malawi, has been exciting, eye-opening, and deeply rewarding. As a CorpsAfrica volunteer, integration was my very first mission, thus learning the community, adjusting to daily life,...
“Service is not about arriving with answers, but about staying long enough to listen.” There is a quiet kind of service that does not announce itself. It does not wear loud colours or demand recognition....
There’s a common assumption I keep hearing: “Young people just don’t want to show up.” But after working closely with youth in my Emulama community, I’ve learned something very different. It’s not that they don’t...
Learning to be more patient in Nema kuta taught me to be more curious and observant . The village Bantaba, its wooden pillars worn smooth by time and its roof offering more symbolism than shade....
When I first arrived in my community as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I carried with me an invisible backpack full of expectations, ideas about what I would do, what I would teach, and how quickly I...
April has not been an easy month and honestly, I wouldn’t want it any other way. Serving as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer here in Shanjetso has taken me on a journey far beyond what I expected....
Monday, 15th December 2025 marked a deeply emotional and unforgettable moment in my journey with CorpsAfrica/Gambia. It was the fifth day after the swearing-in ceremony of Cohort 3 volunteers and also the official close of...
What if I told you that a simple batch of donuts could change the way young people think about opportunities? In many Malawian communities, young people often believe that starting a business requires a lot...
