The moment I was dropped off in Bumari by my CorpsAfrica family, my heart grew heavy I tried to hold back the tears but deep inside I was crying not because I felt lonely and...
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March was a month of both challenges and encouraging progress in the implementation of community activities. While there were some difficulties such as limited resources, inconsistent attendance, and slow adoption of certain activities, the overall...
Monday, 15th December 2025 marked a deeply emotional and unforgettable moment in my journey with CorpsAfrica/Gambia. It was the fifth day after the swearing-in ceremony of Cohort 3 volunteers and also the official close of...
For what felt like an eternity, I carried a quiet yearning, a deep-seated desire to contribute meaningfully, to leave a mark on national development that transcended mere participation. It wasn’t about doing what other people...
Not every lesson in development happens in conference rooms,or strategic meetings filled with charts and presentations.Sometimes, the most meaningful lessons happen in the field, sitting side by side with community members and learning through the...
Today I am celebrating how far my voice has come. If you met me two years ago, you probably wouldn’t remember me. I chose the back seats. I kept my thoughts to myself. Speaking in...
My name is Yaya Cham, a CorpsAfrica Volunteer serving in the Upper River Region of The Gambia, in a community called Yerro Bawol. The community is predominantly Fula, and the people speak the Fula dialect....
The first time I followed my host mother to fetch water, I thought I was simply helping with a chore. The sun was already high, and the path stretched further than I had expected. We...
“Through patience and shared belief, one youth group in Malawi transformed from low attendance and expectations of handouts into a self-driven force for change, proving that true community development begins with mindset” Before I began...
Some homes we are given others gently choose us. I arrived in the evening, tired and unsure of what to expect, but they welcomed me with warmth that instantly put me at ease. They asked...
