We often ask how many people were reached. Rarely do we ask how deeply lives were changed. When I began my service with CorpsAfrica in Kisoko, Busia County, I quickly realized that development is not...
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Njeri Wagacha sits down with Liz Fanning, Founder and CEO of CorpsAfrica, to explore her transformative journey from Peace Corps volunteer to building an organization dedicated to empowering young people and high-poverty rural communities across...
In the quiet lands of Chikwawa District, under Traditional Authority Masache in Southern Malawi, a story begins, one best understood through its own name, Nzotheka, “it is possible”. It’s a name that was never meant...
By H.E. Mathilde Mukantabana and Liz Fanning The International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development offers a timely opportunity to rethink one of Africa’s most underappreciated assets—not its mineral wealth, agricultural potential, or growing markets,...
On August 12, 2026, CorpsAfrica opened its Washington, DC doors, welcoming a wonderful group of people interested in learning more about our work and the future of African-led development. The event brought together a strong...
More than three decades ago, Liz Fanning’s experience as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco set her on a path that would eventually lead to the founding of CorpsAfrica. In the latest issue of WorldView...
Not all smiles are real. Some are carefully worn masks, hiding fears, doubts, and silent battles that rage within us. I wore that smile too. When I first heard that I would be deployed to...
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 seen projects come to life. I came...
March was not a smooth month. It was a mix—progress and delays, excitement and frustration, small wins and moments that tested my patience. If anyone thinks community work is a straight line, they are wrong....
CorpsAfrica/Kenya is proud to announce its recognition at the 3rd Kenya ESG Awards, where the organization was honored with First Position – Community-Led Development Champion and Overall Social Champion. This prestigious recognition underscores the organization’s...
