Youth Leaders in Senegal Advance Climate Action Ahead of IVY 2026
As momentum builds toward the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development 2026, CorpsAfrica Volunteers continue to demonstrate how young leaders can collaborate with communities to identify priorities, implement locally driven solutions, and strengthen resilience from the ground up. We are proud to stand alongside partners who believe in the power of volunteerism to advance […]
Empowering Matriculants: A motivational talk for a brighter future
CorpsAfrica came into my life at a point where I had decided that I wanted to use my story to help shape the next generation, but I did not know how to go about it. Being part of CorpsAfrica has deepened my understanding of what it means to serve and drive change. The alignment between […]
From a Heart for Service to a Life of Impact: My CorpsAfrica Journey
Before I joined CorpsAfrica/Maroc, volunteering had always been part of who I was. Since childhood, I loved social work and spent my free time helping local associations in my small city. When I graduated, the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in 2020 and changed everything. I spent a year searching for structured volunteering opportunities, especially with the […]
15 Years of CorpsAfrica: Honoring Milestones, Renewing Commitment
Most of the time, when we celebrate milestones, we tend to focus on the larger numbers, 10 years, 50 years, or even 100 years. So you may be wondering: what is the significance of CorpsAfrica celebrating 15 years of impact? What many people may not know is that there is real science behind acknowledging milestones […]
Rural Youth, Real Potential: Reflections on African Youth Month.
Every November Africa celebrates its most dynamic resource, its young people. But as we mark African Youth Month, I can’t help but reflect on what it truly means to be young in rural Africa, especially my community in Mwanza, Malawi. As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer serving in Mwanza District, I have had the privilege of working […]
Giving back to University Students
The CorpsAfrica/Uganda Alumni Association organized career development workshops at three universities, reaching over 300 students. These were from Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), Kyambogo University, and Kampala International University. The workshops delved into the aspects of volunteerism, mentoring students in career pathways while equipping them with practical skills in CV writing and job‑search […]
My Lifetime Lessons with CorpsAfrica
In February 2023, I made a decision that would change the course of my life. Motivated by a strong desire to give back to my community especially after witnessing how organizations like FAWE Rwanda empowered disadvantaged youth I applied to become a CorpsAfrica volunteer. What I didn’t know then was that this choice would transform […]
Once a Volunteer Always a Volunteer
Who signs up twice? Only someone crazy… or completely in love with service. Guilty as charged! Those that say that lightning never strikes twice, they haven’t met a CorpsAfrica Volunteer yet! Here I am, serving for the second time in my own country, and I can confidently say, it’s a feeling like no other. The […]
In My Gallery
As I scrolled through my phone gallery one evening, something struck me deeply. Picture after picture, I didn’t just see images; I saw stories, smiles, sweat, and transformation. My gallery is no longer filled with selfies or scenery. It has become a living archive of my service and my community’s journey. There are kitchen gardens […]
Youth-Led Change Takes Root in Museke
The afternoon of July 27, 2025, marked the beginning of a new chapter not just for me, but for the youth of Museke Village. With a notebook in hand and purpose in my heart, I set out to connect with young people in my village, to form a savings group rooted in sustainable development. This […]