On August 12, 2026, CorpsAfrica opened its Washington, DC doors, welcoming a wonderful group of people interested in learning more about our work and the future of African-led development. The event brought together a strong...
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More than three decades ago, Liz Fanning’s experience as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco set her on a path that would eventually lead to the founding of CorpsAfrica. In the latest issue of WorldView...
“Service is not about arriving with answers, but about staying long enough to listen.” There is a quiet kind of service that does not announce itself. It does not wear loud colours or demand recognition....
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...
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...
