A Season of Service: From Chalk to Change in Meru
When I first arrived in Meru, I didn’t just come as a Volunteer—I came as a student of community, ready to learn. Armed with nothing more than a math set, some big ideas, and a heart full of conviction, I stepped into a world that would teach me resilience, innovation, and the true meaning of […]
In the silence
You’re a failure. You can’t lead people. You can’t even motivate them.” Those words weren’t whispered—they were hurled at me, loud and clear, by someone I once worked under. Someone I respected. I smiled and nodded, but inside, something cracked.For weeks—months—that voice followed me like a shadow. Even when I was accepted into CorpsAfrica, I […]
Bridging the Digital Divide in Jiffin Community
I was welcomed with open arms when I first arrived in Jiffin Village as a CorpsAfrica/Gambia Volunteer. The warmth of the people made me feel at home almost instantly, and in no time, I was no longer just a visitor; I was family. As a CorpsAfrica volunteer, my first mission was to integrate into the […]
Looking Back at a Year of Service in Eldume, Baringo
As the sun sets on my year of service in Eldume, Baringo County, I find myself lingering in the memories – not just of projects and milestones, but of people, traditions, and quiet transformations that have left an indelible mark on me. I arrived as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer with the usual excitement and uncertainty, not […]
The Role of Trust in Sustainable Development
When I stepped into my community as a Volunteer, I was not only bringing my skills and knowledge, I was also bringing myself. Before I could aspire to change or start working on any projects, trust was one of the things I needed to work on building between me and my community, because trust is […]
Honoring Our Mental Health: Slowing Down to Serve Better
October 10 is World Mental Health Day, and as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, it’s got me thinking a lot about something we don’t often talk about enough in service work: rest. I call them my maintenance days; those quiet moments when I choose to slow down, step back, breathe, and just let myself be. Serving in […]
A Turning Point: How IST-1 Training Changed Communities in Keffa Zone
Before the IST-1 training, many volunteers and their counterparts faced big challenges. They wanted to help their communities but didn’t know how to design projects or write proposals. Communication between volunteers and community members was also difficult, making it hard to work together effectively. But everything changed when the IST-1 training came. The IST-1 training […]
From Vision to Reality One Step at a Time
As I reach the end of my service as an exchange volunteer with CorpsAfrica/Kenya, I look back on this chapter with deep emotion and gratitude. This journey has been more than volunteering; it has been about believing in people, walking with them and transforming ideas into reality, one step at a time. The contributions from […]
Hope In Every Handcraft, Pupils Transform Trash Into Triumph
As a CorpsAfrica Exchange Volunteer serving in Malawi, I have had the privilege of collaborating with a local school to introduce innovative recycling initiatives. These projects not only address environmental concerns but also equip students with practical skills and support their educational aspirations. In partnership with pupils, we have embarked on crafting paper bags, door […]
Learning from failure is worth it
Yes, you heard me right: you have to learn to fail! Don’t ask me where I heard that phrase – I can’t remember. But what I am certain of is that it had a profound effect on me. It reminded me that failure need not be inevitable, nor a reason to be discouraged. On the […]