Rwanda

My Long Awaited Journey to Community-Led Development with CorpsAfrica

Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer Ms. Beatrice Mukamurigo My introduction to CorpsAfrica came in 2021 through a colleague and mentor, Redempta Uwase, who was a CorpsAfrica Rwanda Volunteer in the Gisagara District of the Southern Province....

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My Journey with CorpsAfrica/Rwanda: A Tale of Growth and Integration

Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer Ms. Joyce Mahoro I first learned about CorpsAfrica/Rwanda through my colleagues, who shared their service experiences with enthusiasm. This organization piqued my interest, and I had a lot of questions. What...

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Embracing the Beauty of a New Beginning in Nyamagabe, Rwanda

Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer Ms. Benie Niyodusingiza In the words of the brilliant philosopher Seneca, “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” My name is Bernie Niyodusingiza, and I proudly serve as a...

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Empowering My Homeland through Community-Led Development: A Journey with CorpsAfrica

Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer Ms. Nancy Aimee Ashimwe One day, while casually browsing YouTube, I stumbled upon a page that was about “CorpsAfrica.” Their videos struck a chord with me, and I was deeply inspired...

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I Found My Calling

Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer Mr. Olive Duhoredushima Recognizing that I’m volunteering and doing an exceptional job is critical. I had always felt indebted to give back to my country; fortunately, CorpsAfrica was the right place...

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From Empathy to Philanthropy

Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Exchange Volunteer Mr. Magatte Ndiaye Travel offers us the opportunity to take time out to refocus and to recognize ourselves. Often, it is tempting to move away from our comfort zone to...

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A Worth Living Experience

Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer Ms. Emelyne Munyana “No man is an island,” said John Donne. In his poem, John Donne attempts to provide facts about how people are somehow interconnected. Sometimes, many people believe that...

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The Journey So Far

Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer Ms. Funny Maseya (a Malawian Exchange Volunteer serving in Rwanda) Serving as an Exchange Volunteer was my greatest dream. Once I received the mail that I was one of the shortlisted...

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A Story to Tell

Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer Mr. Yves Delphin Gasore Words are fact language to the actions… I won’t go beyond Margaret J. Wheatley’s saying, “There is no power for change than the community discovering what it...

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My Biggest Year Yet!

Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer Ms. Flora Gihozo Kwizera It is crucial to feel that I am contributing as a Volunteer, and I do absolutely. I always felt I was needed and capable of providing positive...

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