Rwanda

Finding Home Beyond Blood

I still remember the day clearly when I walked into a home where no one knew my name, my story, or my past. My heart was full of questions and my mind heavy with fear....

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The Story Behind the Single Mother Initiative

When I joined CorpsAfrica, I carried a simple but powerful belief: true development happens when people are given the space to lead their own change. That belief became my compass throughout my service in Huye...

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From Five Participants to Seventy

My journey with CorpsAfrica truly began the day I left my training site and host family to travel to my new home in Bitare Village, Musanze District, Musanze Sector, Cyabagarura Cell. I arrived with excitement...

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The Water Well We Built Together

When I arrived in the district where I was deployed as a CorpsAfrica volunteer, I came with excitement, curiosity, and a strong desire to serve. I was ready to learn from the community and to...

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How Mama Kampundu Turned Me into a Farmer

At first glance, the photo looks calm and joyful. Two women are smiling, surrounded by green banana trees, holding freshly harvested crops. Everything appears peaceful. What the photo does not reveal is that just a...

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Becoming Part of the Community

Before joining CorpsAfrica, I used to believe it took months, sometimes even years, to feel comfortable in a new environment. Many of my friends felt the same way. From high school to university, integrating into...

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Starting Small, Growing Strong

My journey with CorpsAfrica Rwanda started on May 15, 2025, when I submitted my application to become a volunteer. I didn’t know what the future held, but I had hope and the courage to face...

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Unforgettable Moments with My Little Friends Benigne and Hervin

As I reflect on my time with my host children, Benigne and Hervin, my heart fills with joy and warmth. From the very first moment we met, it felt as though we had known each...

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Stepping into the Unknown

For as long as I can remember, I carried a quiet passion for helping others. Volunteering felt like a dream tucked away in the corners of my heart, something I admired from afar but never...

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My Lifetime Lessons with CorpsAfrica

In February 2023, I made a decision that would change the course of my life. Motivated by a strong desire to give back to my community especially after witnessing how organizations like FAWE Rwanda empowered...

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