When I began working closely with the communities of Kpalikori, I noticed something both promising and concerning. Soya beans were available and accessible, yet they were not fully...
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Every Friday, I sit with the Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) group in my community as they meet to save, discuss, and support one another. Over time,...
In the heart of Western Kenya, within the vibrant communities of Kakamega County, specifically Esumeiya and Eburenga, a powerful transformation is taking place. Under the leadership of Irakoze...
I came to Ewamakhumbi as a CorpsAfrica/Kenya volunteer, not knowing just how much the village will change me. Coming from Kajiado County, a semi-arid place where the land...
If someone had told me I would one day move into a rural village and serve as an Alangizi (CorpsAfrica Volunteer), I would have laughed. I never imagined...
I remember the day clearly — August 17, 2025 — my birthday. It was the day I deployed to my assigned site as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer: Jimma Zone,...
“Working with families transformed my service in ways I did not expect. It moved me from simply ‘doing work’ to truly living with people. I learned that impact...
My service began in November 2025 in a village called Jele, Limpopo. As anyone would be, coming into a new environment and living with complete strangers, I was...
As I reflect on my second year of service, I feel deeply grateful to be part of CorpsAfrica once again and for the opportunity to make a real...
When I arrived in The Gambia as a CorpsAfrica Exchange Volunteer, I thought I understood community work. I had already served in Morocco, worked with rural communities, and...
