LESSONS OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY
Perseverance, patience, and resilience have surely been learned and exercised. An entire three months have gone by since I became a northerner. Fully immersed in the culture, traditions, and language of this new site, I can gladly say I am a lambya and chindali speaker. In the past three months, I kept an open mind […]
Chasing Progress: A Narrative of Malawian Rural Volunteerism
Volunteering has given me a platform of expression where my deepest desire dwells, being a development enthusiast and finding the opportunity to understand community development issues at the grassroots level has propelled me to even want more knowledge of this endeavor. Serving at my site in Mzimba, I have come across several opportunities to impart […]
The Beauty of Integration
Filled with anxiety, fear, and nervousness, a new chapter had begun in my life, September 23, 2023, to be exact. A life away from home and family, and this is someone who has never been to a boarding school before, if I can recall properly the longest I have ever stayed away from family was […]
EMPOWERING YOUNG WOMEN: Reusable Sanitary Pad Making Training
In my community like many other communities in Malawi, access to safe and sustainable menstrual hygiene products is still a challenge that is constantly faced. As a way of eradicating this particular challenge, I trained 34 young women and girls from different youth clubs in reusable sanitary pad making, empowering them with knowledge and skills […]
Reflecting on Three Months of Growth and Impact as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer
Welcome to my second and final blog of the year as we step into 2024! A heartfelt Happy New Year to all. It’s been an incredible journey during my three-month service as a Corps Africa Volunteer, and I’m thrilled to share my enriching experiences and lessons learned along the way. Teaching Adventures at Mbachundu Primary […]
Breaking Barriers: Empowering Young Girls Through Menstrual Hygiene and Education
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in my community for the past three months, my primary focus has been on honing essential skills—observation and listening. These skills have not only allowed me to understand the unique challenges within my community but have also propelled me to take action in pursuit of positive change. During my time here, […]
The Nation: Tabitha Kasongo: Queens Hub Forum Founder and Agricultural Economist
By Nation Online “At only 23 years old, Tabitha Kasongo has contributed so much to her community. Currently serving as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, the young Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics graduate is an insightful coordinator with two years of social-economic development leadership experience. She is the founder of the Queens Hub Forum, an organisation which […]