Volunteer BLOG StORIES

Today, we harvested the salad. Tomorrow, we will reap the rewards of collective awareness

Agriculture, in its most environmentally-friendly form, is today more than just a means of providing food. It embodies...

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Youth Engage-From Global to Local Development Actions

In the rural community of Musanze in Rwanda, social entrepreneur Adrien Manishimwe runs a growing ICT and financial...

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Christmas I Never Anticipated

I had never imagined Christmas festivals away from my mother’s matrimony! The absence of familiar sights, football tournaments...

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Home Is Where Your Loved Ones Are: My CorpsAfrica Journey

In my culture, there’s a saying: “Where your heart is, is where your feet go.” But over the...

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“I Have Done This Before” — The Danger of Complacency and the Power of Discovery

There is a certain comfort that comes with familiarity. Having served as a CorpsAfrica volunteer in my home...

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Casamance: Where Traditions Sing and The Earth Recounts Stories

Be the change you want to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi Casamance: A Trip to the...

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From Service to Leadership: Nimatu Abdul-Rahaman’s Journey of Empowerment

In the heart of Ghana’s Northern Region, a quiet but determined leader found her voice and purpose, through...

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Embracing the Unknown

When I first learned that I would be relocating to Nkhotakota, my excitement was quickly overshadowed by a...

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Against All Odds, I Stayed

Honestly, many people, including myself, believed I might be the first Volunteer to quit. But here I am,...

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From Degrees to the Ground: How One Comment Changed Everything

Souad has always been passionate about the environment. She studied ecology, earned several academic degrees, and spoke at...

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Ethiopia Volunteer Stories coming soon!

Tales of a CorpsAfrica Volunteer: Deep Dive Expedition

Reflecting on my transformative journey with CorpsAfrica, the past two and a half months since my deployment have...

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Empowering Women in Ghanaian Communities: A Look Into CorpsAfrica’s Initiatives

The role of women in many Ghanaian societies has often been limited. This unfortunate trend is prevalent to...

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Unveiling Hidden Gems: My Host Community of Creative Youth and Children

Imagine a 9-year-old weaving magic with tiny hands, crafting delicate bead masterpieces that rival seasoned artisans. Welcome to...

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The Cost of Belonging: Giving Back

Muhammad Ali once said, “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.”...

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Locals Helping Locals

In the heart of Ghana’s Kumbungu District lies Dnyo-Kpalgu, a vibrant community where tradition meets opportunity. As a...

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Don’t Get Stuck in the Panic Zone

It has been two months since I joined my community. This time has largely been about bonding with...

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The Genesis of the Journey: The CorpsAfrica Manifesto!

Instinct whispered that I needed to step out of my comfort zone and resolve to lead a life...

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Building Roots of Change: A Journey of Integration with My Community

In a quiet village, under the early morning sun, I found myself among green fields and vibrant crops,...

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Igniting the Fire Within: My Path to CorpsAfrica and the Power of Volunteerism

Volunteering has always sparked something deep within me—an unquenchable energy, a fire that drives me to give back...

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A New Chapter Begins: Finding My Way in My Community

The day of deployment came faster than I could have imagined, like the blink of an eye. I...

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When Everyone Knows You and You Know No One

One thing about moving into a new place or community is that everyone easily notices you and seems...

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Unleashing Creativity Through Baking

One ordinary evening, I received a call from an unfamiliar number. Curious, I answered. The first words I...

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Green Fields, Stronger Futures: Volunteering with the Community

As the morning chill lingers, I’m out on the community farm, surrounded by the peaceful hills of Charuru...

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So Far, So Good: My Service Experience in Nakuru

Serving in Nakuru as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer has been quite incredible. From the very start, the generosity of...

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Community Asset Mapping: Putting the Work into the Hands of the Community

Recently, I had asset mapping with my community of service in the Murinda sub-location, Tharaka Nithi County. What...

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Kickstarting Yatoi’s Transformation: A Pathway of Hope and Community Empowerment

Yatoi sublocation in Baringo County has embarked on a path to sustainable development through a successful Community Asset...

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Sustainable Traditions

It is so amusing that even with the current evolution of everything, the people of Tharaka have held...

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The Power of Seasons and the Unity of Family in Kiriene Village

As a Volunteer with CorpsAfrica/Kenya, I’ve had the unique opportunity to live in the rural village of Kiriene....

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A Season of Joy, Reflection, and Unexpected Discoveries

While visiting different villages during the holiday season I was surprised to learn that one of the churches...

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The Milking Assignment

On a windy day, the wind will blow and the anus of the chicken will be exposed 😂....

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A Battle in the Dark

It was a dark, rainy night in a quiet village, the only kind of sounds were raindrops drumming...

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Small Actions, Big Impact

When I first arrived as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I felt lost. I had so many ideas but didn’t...

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Living in the shadow of the legend

When I first came to the village, I knew people would compare me to the previous Volunteer but...

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My Oasis

Moving to Malawi as a CorpsAfrica volunteer has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life....

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The Unsung Heroes of My CorpsAfrica Journey

When I first arrived at my site, I envisioned myself as the lead character in a dramatic story,...

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The Thunderous Power of Lightning

Animal grazing is a norm among youths and the elderly here in my community. On a normal animal...

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Restoring Hope: How a CorpsAfrica Volunteer Revived a Community’s Classroom

In the heart of Rumphi district, stood a classroom block with stories etched into its walls. Built in...

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In Pursuit of Sustainable Development: The Power of a United Community

To achieve sustainable development, unity is paramount. In my five months of volunteer service, I have witnessed the...

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A Journey of Sacrifice

It was on Friday afternoon when I was deployed to my community in Mzimba district by the CorpsAfrica...

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Language, the Almighty Barrier

When you are a boy growing up in one of the urban cities in Malawi, everything is easier...

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My Amazing Douar, “Taddart”

Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Ms. Souad Nahal It is definitely true that the beauty of this place does...

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Tribute to My Host Mother, Auntie Roukia

Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Ms. Saadia Dinia Since day one, I have been mesmerized by Auntie Roukia’s refinement...

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Why CorpsAfrica

Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Ms. Fatima Zahra Souhal Hello dear readers and my fellows! I hope my blog...

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Mostafa’s Vlog (Video Blog)- Girl’s Empowerment Camp

Produced by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Exchange Volunteer Mr. Mostafa Aarab Essalai Putting together a female empowerment camp for 190 girls...

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#ThisIsCorpsAfrica, a Vlog By Mouhi and Mostafa

Produced by CorpsAfrica Exchange Volunteers Mr. Mostafa Essalai and Mr. Mouhiddine Hamma CorpsAfrica has so many supporters from...

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Vlog from Mostafa

Produced by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Exchange Volunteer Mr. Mostafa Essalai CorpsAfrica Exchange Volunteers are busy in their communities learning a...

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The Importance of the Volunteer Counterpart

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Exchange Volunteer Mr. Mostafa Essalai Most of the time we see the life of people...

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The Benga Hammers

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Exchange Volunteer Mr. Mostafa Essalai After I knew that I had been accepted to be...

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The Azungu Journey in Malawi

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Exchange Volunteer Mr. Mostafa Essalai “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself...

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My Experience with CorpsAfrica/Maroc!

Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Ms. Souad Laghssais I first experienced CorpsAfrica/Maroc through pre-service training, to know more about...

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You Want to Learn Wolof? Stick to the Kids

Recently I just took a giant leap in my life by moving from my home country Malawi in...

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SINTHIOU CIRE MATO

Dimanche 29 Septembre 2023, j’ai pris le bus Dakar Dem Dik pour rejoindre mon site de service sinthiou...

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Olive’s First Two Weeks as a CorpsAfrica/Senegal Volunteer

Upon my arrival in the community, I was welcomed by my host family. After that in the first...

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Une Volontaire à Keur Mamour Seck

Le 29 Octobre j’ai été déployée en tant que Volontaire de CorpsAfrica /Sénégal dans un village nommé Keur...

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Dare To Be Different

As I stepped out of my house in Malawi with my heavy luggage and muffled my footsteps into...

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My Journey to the Land of the Teranga

I had lived a quite sheltered life and had never been away from my home country of Kenya....

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My Journey to Senegal “Embracing the Unknown with CorpsAfrica”

I had my doubts—how would I manage being away from my family and friends for a whole year?...

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La Transformation de Sass Mack Grâce à CorpsAfrica/Sénégal

“Qui aurait cru (sourire) qu’un jour les jeunes des deux quartiers entretiendraient des relations de fraternité et de...

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Les Échos du Fleuve

Ibrahima Diop, volontaire de CORPSAFRICA/Sénégal, est affecté à Thiasky, une communauté au cœur de Dandé Mayo à Matam....

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Un Voyage Vers l’Inconnu : Les Larmes de la Découverte

Dans le silence accablant de ma première nuit à Sass Mack, un village sérère inconnu, j’ai ressenti l’écho...

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South Africa Volunteer Stories coming soon!

In Fields of Hope

In a village by the hills so green, A volunteer’s heart and vision keen. Youth gather, with spirits...

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Empowering Change: My Journey with Jjajja Nagawa in Kabatema

Introduction: Serving in Kabatema has been a transformative journey, not just for the community members but for myself...

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My Life as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer

It always starts with you; a positive mindset is everything you ever need in life. It was a...

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Let’s Go GLOW!!!

The teamwork between the CorpsAfrica/Uganda and Peace Corps for the GLOW camp in Lira district, Nothern Uganda was...

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Navigating Community Solutions with Innovators’ Compass

As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, my success and strength are anchored on the Innovators’ Compass as a tool with...

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Reaping Big in Briquettes by Creating Sustainable Cooking Energy

My name is Magombe Muzamiru a CorpsAfrica/Uganda Volunteer stationed in Buleega village in Buikwe district. My volunteering journey...

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Challenging Myself to Change the World

Three months ago, I embarked on a journey as a CorpsAfrica/Uganda Volunteer that would take me far from...

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The Power Within: Community Members Leading Their Own Development

In the rural village of Jjalamba, Mpigi district, Uganda, a remarkable transformation has started to take place. CorpsAfrica/Uganda,...

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Understanding Community Dynamics While Promoting Community-Led Development

“Take the first step and start, the rest will follow suit…” It sounds very cliché, but I didn’t...

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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...

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