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Growing up in town, my experience with rural life was limited to occasional visits to my grandparents. Being a CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer, I am now immersed in the rural community life in Lilongwe district. At first,...
The leadership camp we organized in Tadart was a far-fetched gathering of all high school students of the Azzaden Valley. Throughout the four days of the camp, participants built leadership skills through the direct skill...
The All Country Conference (ACC2025) hosted in Kenya school of governance Nairobi from the 15th – 20th June 2025 under the theme Ubuntu In Action, captured the very essence of what CorpsAfrica stands for –...
Tucked away in the heart of Baringo lies a quietly thriving gem—Fresh Wrap Limited, a department under the Seed Saver Network, turning the region’s abundant fruits into healthy, naturally dried snacks known as Organic Sunny...
It was a beautiful rainy morning, and I was hesitant to get out of bed to prepare for school, where I volunteered as a teacher for Standard Six. While still lying down, I received a...
When I first arrived in Mali Kunda,I quickly noticed that language played a big role in their everyday life. People in the community spoke a language,the Fula language.This language was my father tongue.Something I had...
Dear Me, Wow. Look at you. I remember when you first started this journey full of dreams, a little scared and wondering whether you were ready to leave everything behind and step into the stranger...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteers Mr. Jean Migambi and Mr. Alexandre Rurangwa Cyungo, Mukaka, and Kariha villages are remote areas in the Ngororero district where their populations’ daily activity is subsistence agriculture and to a small...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Senegal Volunteer Mr. Hameth Ndoye When I thought about going to my site in Cabrousse, Ziguinchor, I was afraid. I was afraid. I felt like I was lost because my friends, with whom...
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 living of my community. One of my memorable experiences as a...
Ethiopia Volunteer Stories coming soon!
The role of women in many Ghanaian societies has often been limited. This unfortunate trend is prevalent to the extent that it’s viewed as a norm, especially in rural communities. Often, women are exempted from...
Imagine a 9-year-old weaving magic with tiny hands, crafting delicate bead masterpieces that rival seasoned artisans. Welcome to my remarkable host community, where talent abounds, resilience inspires, and creativity knows no bounds. Over my two-month...
Muhammad Ali once said, “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” Embarking on my journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer on October 4, 2024, has been an experience beyond...
In the heart of Ghana’s Kumbungu District lies Dnyo-Kpalgu, a vibrant community where tradition meets opportunity. As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, my journey here is not just about service—it’s about integration and understanding. Embracing the spirit...
It has been two months since I joined my community. This time has largely been about bonding with community members by learning from and sharing knowledge and skills with them. I’ve participated in activities such...
Instinct whispered that I needed to step out of my comfort zone and resolve to lead a life worth remembering. I decided to follow the enthusiasm sparked within me and explore. I discovered a passion...
In a quiet village, under the early morning sun, I found myself among green fields and vibrant crops, hand in hand with community members, each of us bringing a unique strength. As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer,...
Volunteering has always sparked something deep within me—an unquenchable energy, a fire that drives me to give back and make a difference. This passion began as a student when I experienced firsthand the impact of...
The day of deployment came faster than I could have imagined, like the blink of an eye. I still couldn’t confidently pronounce the name of my new community. It’s funny—being a Dagomba native, I found...
Arriving in Kpeve Tornu as a CorpsAfrica/Ghana Volunteer marked the beginning of an incredible journey of community engagement and growth. Located in Ghana’s Volta Region, Kpeve Tornu is a vibrant community with deep cultural roots...
Serving in Nakuru as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer has been quite incredible. From the very start, the generosity of the people here has left a lasting impression on me. In Nakuru, hospitality is a way of...
Recently, I had asset mapping with my community of service in the Murinda sub-location, Tharaka Nithi County. What stood out at the end of the exercise was how rich our rural communities are, with various...
Yatoi sublocation in Baringo County has embarked on a path to sustainable development through a successful Community Asset Mapping exercise. Facilitated by CorpsAfrica/Kenya, the event brought together 161 community members from Kapsoricho, Sirinyo “C,” and...
It is so amusing that even with the current evolution of everything, the people of Tharaka have held so tight to their traditional ways of farming. The food here is as organic as organic can...
As a Volunteer with CorpsAfrica/Kenya, I’ve had the unique opportunity to live in the rural village of Kiriene. Coming from a more urban environment has been a humbling and eye-opening experience. One of the most...
While visiting different villages during the holiday season I was surprised to learn that one of the churches in Kotur does not celebrate Christmas. Their reason? They believe that Jesus was not born on December...
On a windy day, the wind will blow and the anus of the chicken will be exposed 😂. Monday Evening was the Day I made my mind up to take on this challenging assignment. I...
The world has indeed changed and nowhere is this more evident than in the way we celebrate Christmas today. I often find myself reminiscing about the days when Christmas was the highlight of the year,...
Apples are still my favorite fruit since they’re crispy, not sour, and not sweet. The most significant lesson I took away from my kindergarten teacher was that everything, even humanitarian efforts, must be done in...
Let’s quickly go back to Chemistry class. Remember how catalysts work? Don’t worry—I’m not here to make you feel like you should have paid closer attention in high school! A catalyst is a substance that...
In the heart of Rumphi district, stood a classroom block with stories etched into its walls. Built in 1966, this structure was a symbol of hope, knowledge, and community. But as the decades passed, time...
To achieve sustainable development, unity is paramount. In my five months of volunteer service, I have witnessed the transformative power of a unified community. I have utilized community meetings to bring community members together as...
It was on Friday afternoon when I was deployed to my community in Mzimba district by the CorpsAfrica staff. On that day, I was warmly welcomed by the two Group Village Heads and a woman...
When you are a boy growing up in one of the urban cities in Malawi, everything is easier because the language is diluted to fit everybody. We have the working class with their language, the...
As I stepped out of the towering beautiful building with my heavy luggage and muffled my footsteps into the car and took my seat. In the car, I was sandwiched between a boy and a...
The foundation of trust The first day on the construction site was full of mixed emotions, excited that we were finally embarking on a journey that was all talks and now turning into a reality,...
Having gone through the integration and project identification phases, we are currently implementing my community’s primary project. As I look back and reflect on my journey, I realize it has brought me immense pride and...
The clock is ticking, and my service is almost complete. As I approach the end of my tenure, I find myself pondering: What have I accomplished? What have I learned? Have I made a difference?...
April has been a month filled with remarkable experiences, blending adventure, education, and profound insights. Collaborating with individuals whose primary language differs from mine to design a project addressing their critical needs using Asset-Based Community...
When I look back to the day I got deployed to my site, I feel proud of myself because I did not think I could reach this far. When we were coming to my site,...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Ms. Souad Nahal It is definitely true that the beauty of this place does not reflect the beauty of life here. This is one of the contradictions I always have trouble...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Ms. Saadia Dinia Since day one, I have been mesmerized by Auntie Roukia’s refinement of movement and simple elegance. The way she moves through her tedious daily chores with effortless gracefulness...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Ms. Fatima Zahra Souhal Hello dear readers and my fellows! I hope my blog finds you very well. First of all, I’m going to introduce myself to you. I’m Fatima Zahra,...
Produced by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Exchange Volunteer Mr. Mostafa Aarab Essalai Putting together a female empowerment camp for 190 girls certainly is no walk in the park, but last week 25 amazing young leaders – made up...
Produced by CorpsAfrica Exchange Volunteers Mr. Mostafa Essalai and Mr. Mouhiddine Hamma CorpsAfrica has so many supporters from all around the world. These individuals are from different countries, live in different cultures, and speak different...
Produced by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Exchange Volunteer Mr. Mostafa Essalai CorpsAfrica Exchange Volunteers are busy in their communities learning a new language, implementing projects, making friends, cooking, eating, doing laundry, and much more! Mostafa is a Moroccan...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Exchange Volunteer Mr. Mostafa Essalai Most of the time we see the life of people change from casual to celebrity in a specific domain. Some of these people become famous and the...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Exchange Volunteer Mr. Mostafa Essalai After I knew that I had been accepted to be a CorpsAfrica Volunteer most of my family, close friends, and people around me gave me some advice...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Exchange Volunteer Mr. Mostafa Essalai “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” -Gandhi I like this quote because sometimes it is better to keep...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Ms. Souad Laghssais I first experienced CorpsAfrica/Maroc through pre-service training, to know more about CorpsAfrica and its mission and to understand what exactly Volunteer service would entail. After one month the...
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in the western province of Rwanda, Ngororero District, Ndaro Sector, Kabageshi cell, and Ruhanga village, I found myself on a deeply transformative journey. CorpsAfrica’s mission to empower communities through local leadership...
As I woke up on the morning of September 26th, I could already feel the excitement buzzing through me. Staying at Amakuza Resort in Kanyinya, I carefully packed my bags, enjoyed breakfast, and eagerly awaited...
You may wonder how stepping away from your comfort zone feels like…It just tastes like a muffin cake if there is passion and you are aware of what you are doing, and that was me....
Le 29 Octobre j’ai été déployée en tant que Volontaire de CorpsAfrica /Sénégal dans un village nommé Keur Mamour Seck et ceci pour un service de 10 mois. Mon village d’accueil se trouve dans la...
As I stepped out of my house in Malawi with my heavy luggage and muffled my footsteps into the car and took my seat. The vehicle steadily started moving from my city to the airport....
I had lived a quite sheltered life and had never been away from my home country of Kenya. Getting the opportunity to become an exchange volunteer in Senegal was met with mixed reactions, I was...
I had my doubts—how would I manage being away from my family and friends for a whole year? Would I be able to adapt to a new culture, speak a new language, and truly connect...
“Qui aurait cru (sourire) qu’un jour les jeunes des deux quartiers entretiendraient des relations de fraternité et de solidarité ? CorpsAfrica mérite tout notre respect”, déclare un membre ému de la communauté. Entendre ces mots...
Ibrahima Diop, volontaire de CORPSAFRICA/Sénégal, est affecté à Thiasky, une communauté au cœur de Dandé Mayo à Matam. Dandé Mayo, une localité profondément imprégnée par les eaux du fleuve Sénégal-Mauritanien, est le berceau ancestral des...
Dans le silence accablant de ma première nuit à Sass Mack, un village sérère inconnu, j’ai ressenti l’écho de l’incertitude et de la peur résonner dans chaque recoin sombre. Tout était nouveau et étrange, et...
Après une semaine d’immersion dans le cadre de mon service volontaire à CorpsAfrica Sénégal, je ressens le besoin de partager mon incroyable aventure dans le paisible village de Wassataké, niché au cœur des îles Amorophiles...
“Malicounda Sérère”, c’est ma terre, vieille d’environ trois siècles. Elle a été fondée lors des premières migrations serères de la vallée de la rivière à la recherche de terres agricoles. Aujourd’hui, administrativement, elle est située...
Fondé en 1662 par Guédio Pall Diouf, Mbouma trône fièrement au cœur de la ville de Fatick, dans la commune de Mbellacadio. Sa renommée s’étend bien au-delà de ses frontières, grâce à l’histoire captivante de...
South Africa Volunteer Stories coming soon!
It always starts with you; a positive mindset is everything you ever need in life. It was a beautiful morning when I thought about working with nonprofits. I immediately acted on my thought by picking...
The teamwork between the CorpsAfrica/Uganda and Peace Corps for the GLOW camp in Lira district, Nothern Uganda was a game-changer. The camp was all about boosting the confidence of young girls in school through life...
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, my success and strength are anchored on the Innovators’ Compass as a tool with five powerful questions to ensure community ownership and sustainability. With the application of the Innovators’ Compass, I...
My name is Magombe Muzamiru a CorpsAfrica/Uganda Volunteer stationed in Buleega village in Buikwe district. My volunteering journey started from Pre-service Training to the time of deployment in our communities. In my pre-service Training, I...
Three months ago, I embarked on a journey as a CorpsAfrica/Uganda Volunteer that would take me far from the familiar comforts of home and plunge me into the heart of rural Kabale. As I reflect...
In the rural village of Jjalamba, Mpigi district, Uganda, a remarkable transformation has started to take place. CorpsAfrica/Uganda, through its Community-Led Development, Asset-Based Community Development, and Human Cantered Design approaches, has empowered the local community...
“Take the first step and start, the rest will follow suit…” It sounds very cliché, but I didn’t believe in this statement until I was in a situation that required me to believe it. By...
In the heart of Buwere village, a rural community in the Mpigi district, my past three months as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer have been filled with meaningful activities aimed at uplifting lives and creating positive change....
Being a community Volunteer is a journey filled with selflessness, compassion, and the joy of making a positive impact on the lives of others. In this blog, I am going to explore my life as...
Introduction Did you know that in many communities across the globe, unemployment rates soar above 20%, leaving countless families struggling to make ends meet? Yet, amidst these challenges lies untapped potential, waiting to be harnessed...
