Rwanda

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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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Growing Dreams, Empowering Futures

During my time as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Ethiopia, I watched rural youth transform before my eyes. Their energy, ideas, and determination had the power to shift entire...

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Hearts That Connect, Hands That Teach

My name is Marguerite Umutesi, a CorpsAfrica Volunteer serving in Musanze District, Kinigi Sector, Nyonirima Cell, Kanyampereri Village. My journey as a volunteer has been filled with meaningful...

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The Power of a Smile

During my service with CorpsAfrica in Rwanda, I’ve come to learn that impact often hides in the simplest exchanges, like a smile. Not all smiles come easily. Some...

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