My Downy Story
The first time I made Downy is still fresh in my mind. I remember following the procedure step by step, but it was still runny. I hadn’t seen anyone making it so I was a bit skeptical and kept calling my colleague who had shared the procedure. I recall having made more than 5 calls […]
Empowering Communities: A Journey of Impact and Growth
In the heart of Buwere village, a rural community in the Mpigi district, my past three months as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer have been filled with meaningful activities aimed at uplifting lives and creating positive change. Here’s a glimpse into the impactful journey we’ve undertaken together: Empowering Women Through Soap Making One of the highlights of […]
Give a Man a Fish and You Feed Him for a Day: Teach a Man to Fish and You Feed Him for a Lifetime
In the heart of Ndune village, Mbondoni, amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, Tabitha Nyokabi found herself at a crossroads. Struggling to make ends meet, she was determined to find a way to improve her economic situation. Little did she know, that a simple opportunity would transform her life forever. Enter Raphael, a […]
The Backbone of Progress: Women Driving Community-Led Development Through Active Participation
In the heart of my community, where development faces unique challenges, lies a source of unwavering commitment and determination: “Women”. Their active involvement in community meetings concerning the development of Hamunyepo village serves as the driving force behind positive change. In this blog, we’ll explore the invaluable role women have played and continue to play […]
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 […]
Morocco World News: An Opportunity for Moroccans to Heighten the Notion of Volunteering
Written by Mona Badri “Being a former Peace Corps volunteer in the High Atlas, Liz Fanning feels the Moroccan drums beat so hard in her heart, bringing her back to a land that earned her love and respect. In 2013, she launched the first pilot year of CorpsAfrica in Morocco, modeling it after the American […]