Volunteer BLOG StORIES
As a Corps/Africa Malawi Volunteer serving in Dowa, I have had the opportunity to immerse myself in the local culture and the way of...
Interview with Mr. Pape Diagne by CorpsAfrica/Senegal Volunteers Mr. Boubacar Biro Diallo and Ms. Ndeye Awa Gueye This month, we went to visit the...
As a CorpsAfrica Exchange Volunteer serving in Malawi, I have had the privilege of collaborating with a local school to introduce innovative recycling initiatives....
“The Mountain’s Echo: The Voice of Amazigh Women,” a beautiful video produced by Volunteer Soufian Aaraichi in tribute to the women of his site...
When I first stepped into my role as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I had a clear vision to make a tangible impact in my community...
Becoming a Volunteer is not just a job, it’s a calling. For me, this journey began unexpectedly, yet it has been one of the...
I have always hated carrying things on my head, whether a bag or a basin. The thought alone made me uncomfortable. It always looked...
My first trip to my community in the Upper River Region (URR) of The Gambia took us two days. The journey from Greater Banjul...
Water is life, yet in the Kamwathu Sub location, access to clean and reliable water remains a daily challenge for many. As a CorpsAfrica...
In a world where every day brings the chance to try something new, volunteerism has been my vision to growth, discovery, and unexpected adventure....
When I first arrived in Kelecha as a CorpsAfrica/Ethiopia Volunteer, I knew I was stepping into a community with immense challenges, but nothing could...
In the quiet village of Kercheche, located in the Wolaita Zone of southern Ethiopia, life flows at its own gentle pace. Here, time is...
Every road has its bumps, and each bump carries a story shaped by unique perspectives. We often hear the word “perspective,” but it truly...
Ethiopia Volunteer Stories coming soon!
My first trip to my community in the Upper River Region (URR) of The Gambia took us two days. The journey from Greater Banjul...
In a world where every day brings the chance to try something new, volunteerism has been my vision to growth, discovery, and unexpected adventure....
It was onion transplanting time in my community, a time for hope and anticipation. But a major issue arose in the community where the...
Imagine moving to a new community where everyone knows your name within a short period of time. I step into a local shop, and...
After a long and adventurous journey spanning a day and a half, I finally set foot in the serene community of Kosemar Tenda, nestled...
Since arriving in The Gambia, I’ve witnessed a beautiful way of life, one where community isn’t just a word, but a lived reality. Here,...
I had been a month in the community as a Volunteer learning the ways of the community. It was an exciting adventurous pursuit because...
As I sit here reflecting on my journey so far as a CorpsAfrica/Ghana Volunteer, I am reminded of the countless moments that have left...
When I first set foot in this serene Volta community as a CorpsAfrica volunteer, I felt like a fish out of water. But now,...
Huh! Challenges…… These are inevitable realities in life. The question is: How can we take advantage of the situation to suit ourselves? Five months...
As I stepped into my new community for deployment as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, a wave of mixed emotions washed over me. I felt both...
At CorpsAfrica/Ghana, service is more than a commitment—it’s a way of life. Daniel Amoah, a Group 1 (G1) Volunteer, embodies this spirit. During his...
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in a rural community in the Central Region of Ghana, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing and participating in the...
In the quiet corners of every community, there exists an unspoken language – one that transcends words and cultural barriers. It’s the gentle touch...
My first month as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Bogupalgu, nestled in the Kumbungu district of Ghana’s Northern Region, has been a journey of discovery,...
After completing secondary school and attending a one-week transition program organized by MCF/Camfed, I was introduced to the concept of giving back to society....
Starting this journey with CorpsAfrica, I didn’t fully know what to expect. As I prepared to leave for my new community, I felt a...
Water is life, yet in the Kamwathu Sub location, access to clean and reliable water remains a daily challenge for many. As a CorpsAfrica...
The day is the 8th of October, I’m supposed to have a meeting with the Community Health Promoters at the Eldume Dispensary. I am...
Often, we tell ourselves that navigating life without expectations is the key to avoiding disappointment. Yet, no one mentions the moments when we don’t...
Christ being born in Bethlehem wasn’t a reason enough to leave my site this time, I couldn’t afford an air ticket to witness this...
During my time as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Kyuso, Kitui County, I saw firsthand the challenges faced by persons with disabilities (PWDs)—particularly their limited...
Christmas is often seen as a time for family gatherings, festive meals, and cheerful celebrations, and it is a holiday that carries deep significance...
What does Christmas feel like when the world slows down? As 2024 winds down, I find myself on a quiet day in rural Meru,...
When I first arrived in the Kamwathu Sub location in October 2024, the scene was bleak—dry, parched land, water scarcity, and struggling crops. The...
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, one of my most transformative experiences was attending a recent In-Service Training with my fellow volunteers and their counterparts. This...
For years, the people of Kereria struggled with severe water shortages. Their primary source, River Thanantu, dried up during the dry season, leaving over...
As a Corps/Africa Malawi Volunteer serving in Dowa, I have had the opportunity to immerse myself in the local culture and the way of...
As a CorpsAfrica Exchange Volunteer serving in Malawi, I have had the privilege of collaborating with a local school to introduce innovative recycling initiatives....
When I first stepped into my role as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I had a clear vision to make a tangible impact in my community...
I have always hated carrying things on my head, whether a bag or a basin. The thought alone made me uncomfortable. It always looked...
Community development is not just a process; it’s a vibrant journey fueled by collective effort. At the heart of this journey lies the community...
After attending my first in-service training, I was excited to collaborate with my community to select a project and develop the proposal. However, it...
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, one thing that remains consistent throughout the service is the presence of challenges often with no obvious solutions. At times,...
At CorpsAfrica, transformation begins at the grassroots — led by young African changemakers dedicated to driving sustainable development in their communities. Two such remarkable...
It was a dark, rainy night in a quiet village, the only kind of sounds were raindrops drumming against tin roofs and the distant...
When I first arrived as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I felt lost. I had so many ideas but didn’t know where to start. Should I...
“The Mountain’s Echo: The Voice of Amazigh Women,” a beautiful video produced by Volunteer Soufian Aaraichi in tribute to the women of his site...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Ms. Cecile Niyimenya (a Rwandan Exchange Volunteer serving in Morocco) It all started when I knew that I was deployed...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Mr. Hamza Aboubaigi Speaking Arabic and wearing modern clothing in front of 34 Berber men isn’t really the best way...
As I embarked on my journey as a Volunteer with CorpsAfrica, I knew I was stepping into an adventure that would shape not only...
It was a day that remains vividly in my memory—the day I reached my second home, CorpsAfrica/Maroc, filled with a rush of excitement. The...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Mr. Lahcen Chanchaf Hello Dear Reader, During the last week of September, everyone is busy in Azzaden Valley. The same...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Mr. Mohamed Ouzammou September 8, 2023. During our pre-service training (PST) with CorpsAfrica in Marrakech, a big earthquake happened in...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Mr. Yassine El Akhdar As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer assigned to a novel destination, precisely to a village called Zaouiat Ahensal,...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer Mr. Essaid Meria (a Moroccan Exchange Volunteer serving in Rwanda) Strategies and programs aimed at achieving a percentage of change...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Mr. Soufiane Dayi What am I doing here… It’s freezing cold! What is voluntary work? What is the point of...
Becoming a Volunteer is not just a job, it’s a calling. For me, this journey began unexpectedly, yet it has been one of the...
Months ago, I was selected to be a CorpsAfrica trainee, where I received training on community-led development approaches, including Human-Centered Design (HCD) and Asset-Based...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Ms. Cecile Niyimenya (a Rwandan Exchange Volunteer serving in Morocco) It all started when I knew that I was deployed...
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Rwanda, I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of the journey of rural community development. My mission focuses on...
On August 12, 2024, I began my journey as a volunteer with CorpsAfrica, and that moment marked the beginning of a profound learning experience...
Nothing satisfying like serving the nation through volunteerism. September 26, 2024, was a day that stood out from all others during my time with...
On September 26, 2024, I began my journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Kamatongo village, located in Kinzuzi Sector, Rulindo District. My experience here...
My journey with CorpsAfrica/Rwanda began in May when a friend shared the application link for Cohort 6, I explored the qualifications and researched for...
Some decisions are worth taking, even if they seem confusing at first. Experiencing reality often provides the clarity needed to truly understand what to...
Once upon a time in June, I stumbled upon a link to apply for CorpsAfrica while browsing the internet. Without a moment’s hesitation, I...
Interview with Mr. Pape Diagne by CorpsAfrica/Senegal Volunteers Mr. Boubacar Biro Diallo and Ms. Ndeye Awa Gueye This month, we went to visit the...
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 July 2024, I embarked on my journey as an Exchange Volunteer from Uganda to Senegal. I was ready to embrace a new culture...
As an economist-in-training focused on rural areas and a development actor, I am deeply concerned with rural development, sustainable agriculture, the proper management of...
There is a certain comfort that comes with familiarity. Having served as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in my home country, Ghana, I thought I had...
Driven by the desire to serve his country through community development, he stepped out of his comfort zone to learn and grow in the...
You know in the movies (the cliche ones), where a girl finally leaves home, to probably go to college in a different state and...
SÉANCE DU MATIN Le matin, nous avons commencé par une activité de team building co-animée par Angeline Akimana et Gilbert Mbonimpa, puis avons reçu...
“Volunteerism is not for the faint-hearted.” This quote by Arthur Nkosi has never struck a chord with me more deeply than it does now....
Lately, I have learned something interesting that I am sure will be helpful to my leaders. Many people can relate that meeting new people...
South Africa Volunteer Stories coming soon!
In every community, there are unsung heroes who serve to make a difference in the lives of others. Volunteers like me play a crucial...
Buyiga Island, a wetland on Lake Victoria in Mpigi district was a world far away from a place I could call home to stay...
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...
Transformation is a continous journey. “Why am I doing this again?” This is a question I asked myself a lot towards the end of...
Facilitating the crafting futures, a handiwork and agricultural initiative at the Kavu Primary School was one of the key highlights of my service. The...
Trees for tomorrow. A common phrase yet one that calls for intentionality. With our collective efforts we can rebuild forests. Yet rebuilding forests is...
Facilitating community-led climate action has been a key highlight in my service in Kitabazi village, Buikwe district. Recognised as a proper land use management...
As we celebrate the International Day of the Girl, we showcase the contributions of the girl champions in promoting education and gender equality among...
“In one short year” was a reflection statement coined by Moses Cofie, the Regional Coordinator during the Close of Service for the 17 Volunteers...
My Journey Begins… Being nicknamed “Owenva” to a “Hero” is one of the marks of my CorpsAfrica service in Buleega Village, Uganda. The journey...