There’s a common assumption I keep hearing: “Young people just don’t want to show up.” But after working closely with youth in my Emulama community, I’ve learned something very different. It’s not that they don’t...
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I never planned to do karate. In fact, choosing a club during Pre-Service Training felt harder than I expected. During CorpsAfrica Pre-Service Training, we volunteers were introduced to various activities designed to help us develop...
As part of Environment Month initiatives, CorpsAfrica/Senegal, in partnership with UBA Sénégal and local organization AGIRE, organized a mangrove reforestation initiative in the commune of Joal-Fadiouth under the 2026 global theme, “Now for Climate Change.”...
What if I told you that a simple batch of donuts could change the way young people think about opportunities? In many Malawian communities, young people often believe that starting a business requires a lot...
My journey with CorpsAfrica Malawi began with a single step into Mkongolo Village, Nkhotakota, under T/A Mwadzama. As the dust settled, I was welcomed into a community that would become my greatest teacher. I arrived...
This post was originally written as an Op-Ed for DevEx by CorpsAfrica’s Nadia Abdalla and M.K. Richardson. Opinion: CorpsAfrica’s “Pitch Days” are proving that community-led entrepreneurship and local philanthropy can unlock more sustainable, accountable, and...
Embarking on a community service journey, I spent the past three months immersed in a world of new experiences, challenges, and connections. This period has been a transformative adventure, allowing me to learn, grow, and...
If anyone had asked me about my petition five months ago, my reply would have been the same: I just want to be successful this time around with my CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer application. I was applying...
The morning sun peeked through the windows, bringing with it a sense of excitement I hadn’t felt in a long time. Today marked my first full day living with my host family, and from the...
Volunteer Voices Mzuzile Nqabeni is a CorpsAfrica/South Africa Volunteer in the G1 cohort. His leadership journey began in high school, where he served as the President of the Learner Representative Council. He continued to develop...
