For me, Christmas and New Year have always been very special moments. Traditionally, I celebrated these holidays with my family. On the evening before the celebration day, we would gather for a family dinner with...
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When I arrived in Ruhashya Sector as a CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer, I came as a stranger unfamiliar with the community, its people, and their daily realities. Today, I no longer see strangers I see partners, innovators,...
It was on a Sunday morning when I was finally sent to the site where I would live and work. We boarded the bus quietly but with excitement, each of us carrying our bags and...
Through my service as a CorpsAfrica volunteer, I have learned some of the most important lessons of my life directly from the community. These lessons did not come from books or training alone, but from...
It all began on a quiet Sunday morning, just like any other, except this one was filled with emotion. Some volunteers were crying, others were talking softly, and it already felt like everyone was starting...
I never expected that a single phone call could change my heart so deeply. When I learned that my service was extended in Kamatongo, I felt an overwhelming sense of joy and gratitude. The community...
I never planned to do karate. In fact, choosing a club during Pre-Service Training felt harder than I expected. During CorpsAfrica Pre-Service Training, we volunteers were introduced to various activities designed to help us develop...
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer working in Rulindo District, Bushoki Sector, Ruhanga Village, my experience has been an extraordinary journey that revealed the beautiful spirit of the Rwandan community. Ruhanga is a wonderful place characterized by...
September 7, 2025. The date is etched in my memory like a carving in stone. That afternoon, at 1:30 PM, I arrived in Nyanza District with my fellow CorpsAfrica volunteers, excited and confident, maybe a...
My journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer began on May 1st, 2025, when I discovered the application link. After carefully reviewing the requirements, I applied with hope and determination. As I waited for feedback, I carried...
