She Chose to Rise…
Volunteering has a way of opening doors to stories you never expect to walk into. One ordinary afternoon, while returning from the local school where I volunteer to teach, I encountered a young woman whose life would soon intertwine with mine in a way I will never forget. Her name was Rafia. The sun was […]
When Community Support Feels Distant
I have spent time reflecting on my journey as a CorpsAfrica volunteer in Northern Ghana, and the emotions that surface are not easy ones; frustration, disappointment, and a quiet sense of self-doubt. My community is meant to be the heart of my service. Lately, however, it has felt distant. Community meetings are often met with […]
From Dream To Reality: My meaningful journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer
The first day I arrived in the community( SouthWest Ethiopia, Shishinde (Keffa) District, Wana Bolla Kebele) as a CorpsAfrica/Ethiopia Volunteer, I was filled with a mixture of excitement and nervousness. To my delight, my host father was waiting for my arrival. I had already spoken to my host father before boarding the bus, and the […]
Beyond The Approaches
You can know all the CorpsAfrica development approaches; ABCD, HCD, CLD, but without effective facilitation, none of them will truly work. Knowledge alone isn’t enough; how you guide people through the process is what brings results. Papa Ray (our Training Manager) often says that beyond the presence of a volunteer, one of the greatest gifts […]