Learning from failure is worth it
Yes, you heard me right: you have to learn to fail! Don’t ask me where I heard that phrase – I can’t remember. But what I am certain of is that it had a profound effect on me. It reminded me that failure need not be inevitable, nor a reason to be discouraged. On the […]
Today, we harvested the salad. Tomorrow, we will reap the rewards of collective awareness
Agriculture, in its most environmentally-friendly form, is today more than just a means of providing food. It embodies a way of reconnecting men to the earth, of cultivating not only plants but also sustainable values. Through this agro ecological project, we have seen how a garden can become much more than a simple growing space. […]
CorpsAfrica: The Truth of Leadership
The past two months have been very eventful. As the days keep rushing by, the service is drawing closer to an end. I find myself reflecting on these past months, it has now been six months living in this community. Currently, the service is getting sharper as we go. Much planning is required as we […]
My First Two Months in Nguer: A Promising Experience!
An Open Heart On 1 October 2024, I was deployed to Nguèr, a small village of 300 inhabitants in the commune of Médina Sabakh in the department of Nioro du rip in the Kaolack region. I remember being scared when the deputy mayor drove my cluster and me to our respective villages. As we were […]
When Women Help Women
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible work of our female Volunteers among women and girls in the local communities. Like Kasia Gospos says, “Amazing things happen when women help other women.” When she started her service, in Buyiga Island, little did Janerose Namwanje know that her service would inspire a young mother of […]
Empowering Women in Ghanaian Communities: A Look Into CorpsAfrica’s Initiatives
The role of women in many Ghanaian societies has often been limited. This unfortunate trend is prevalent to the extent that it’s viewed as a norm, especially in rural communities. Often, women are exempted from significant aspects of communal life, particularly in leadership and decision-making capacities. At CorpsAfrica, our core emphasis is on community-led initiatives, […]
Women Power
This month, we got to celebrate Mother’s Day. I got to celebrate a special group of women in my community. Their steadfast efforts and contribution to driving a positive change within our community are evident. They have an unwavering commitment to community development. They have come together to contribute resources towards our community project. One […]
Discovering a Positive Deviance: A CorpsAfrica Volunteer’s Journey in Empowering Women in the Tambala Community
In the Tambala community, where illiteracy among women and early marriages are prevalent, most women are engaged in farming and small-scale businesses like baking fritters and selling dried fish. However, amidst these common activities, there are individuals with unique skills that serve as their survival mechanism. These individuals, known as positive deviants, break away from […]
Reaping Big in Briquettes by Creating Sustainable Cooking Energy
My name is Magombe Muzamiru a CorpsAfrica/Uganda Volunteer stationed in Buleega village in Buikwe district. My volunteering journey started from Pre-service Training to the time of deployment in our communities. In my pre-service Training, I had a great experience meeting new friends, and learning new things from the CorpsAfrica staff, while sharing life. Through various […]
Honoring A True Heroine: A Letter to CorpsAfrica/Rwanda’s Country Director- Mom.
Dear Mom, I know you’re busy thinking about CorpsAfrica/Rwanda’s future, but allow me to jump in and interrupt. Mom, in the book of Inkuru Ya 30, I saw you. I saw your footprints and I would like you to know what I am feeling inside right now. In late 1987, thanks for waking up and […]