Volunteer BLOG StORIES
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...
What does Christmas feel like when the world slows down? As 2024 winds down, I find myself on a quiet day in rural Meru,...
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,...
Buyiga Island, a wetland on Lake Victoria in Mpigi district was a world far away from a place I could call home to stay...
Huh! Challenges…… These are inevitable realities in life. The question is: How can we take advantage of the situation to suit ourselves? Five months...
When I first came to the village, I knew people would compare me to the previous Volunteer but I didn’t think it would be...
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...
In July 2024, I embarked on my journey as an Exchange Volunteer from Uganda to Senegal. I was ready to embrace a new culture...
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...
Moving to Malawi as a CorpsAfrica volunteer has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. Leaving Kenya, my homeland, was not...
Ethiopia Volunteer Stories coming soon!
A few days ago, I had a meaningful conversation with a member of our community about the challenge of bread scarcity during Ramadan. It...
Arriving in my community, I was immediately faced with the challenge of communication. The unfamiliar sounds of their language left me wondering how I...
In the Kukuo community——nestled away from the bustling city life, a silent struggle has plagued young girls. They lacked access to crucial Sexual and...
I have never been to the hospital for the past 26 years of my life until November 2023. Let me take you into the...
As I sit down to reflect on my journey as a Volunteer teacher with my community school kids, I am filled with a profound...
In the immortal words of Helen Keller, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” These words echo profoundly as...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Ghana Volunteer Mr. Victor Annani Togborlo It was an ineffable nostalgia when I entered the KG2 classroom. At the same time though,...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Ghana Volunteer Ms. Victoria Wintonya Ndebugri At approximately 30 minutes past 10:00 am, I left home to meet my Field Liaison Officer...
Everything that we go through is a preparation for something ahead. I attended a university and as part of the requirements to obtain a...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Ghana Volunteer Mr. Victor Annani Togborlo (Dreams) A community far away from the population and the deafening noise of the city. The...
Community asset mapping has to be the magical key to unlocking the potential of a community and turning it into a reality. I realized...
Not once did I imagine things would be this tough. I have many reasons to call it quits. Does one have to go through...
For a very long time, development in Africa has been under control by a few aspects and policies that have shut the door for...
Moving to a new community far from everything familiar is an adventure filled with learning cultural exchanges, and small victories. I knew this would...
Maps have always fascinated me. As a trained geologist, my world revolved around geological maps, and carefully drawn lines that told stories of rock...
This is a success story about a group of youths who united to tackle one of their biggest challenges, proving that problems can be...
Among the most fulfilling aspects of my life, working with a community stands out. Over the years, what has kept me motivated is the...
Working as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Teso South, Busia County, I’ve witnessed firsthand how rapid mindset transformation can revolutionize community development. While conventional wisdom...
In Endao village, Marigat Sub-County, Baringo County, I had the privilege of working alongside the Namkaa Endao Women’s Group to create eco-friendly charcoal briquettes....
When I was told I’d be deployed to the Yatoi sublocation in Baringo South as a CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer, I was thrilled. This remote corner...
After I had successfully integrated with the community, came the project identification and proposal writing phase. Although I received proper training during In-Service Training...
As a CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer immersed in the heart of a rural community in the Machinga district in Malawi, I have embarked on a profound...
About seven months ago, I was paired up with a Senegalese girl to be my sitemate. My first thought after finding this out, was...
During my first days at CorpsAfrica, I recall always being so kept to myself, staying in my corner, listening and observing without participating fully....
It was a great time when we had a break from the community as we attended our first In-service Training (IST 1) which focused...
Engaging the community in project identification taps into a wealth of local knowledge, experiences, and needs that might otherwise go unnoticed. By inviting input...
What if you had a chance to create yourself? To choose your complexion, and gender and determine your stature, would you have designed yourself...
We often look at Volunteering with CorpsAfrica/Malawi from just a professional sense when it unveils a hidden treasure of natural beauty and serenity often...
As a member of my community, I have observed numerous construction projects that are no longer sustainable and have fallen into disuse. This has...
Weather is arguably a key determinant of what services are available to those in need of them. This is so because other services are...
Written by CorpsAfrica Volunteers Ms. Ndeye Awa Gueye (Senegal), Mr. Lahcen Chanchaf (Morocco), and Mr. Emas Potolani (Malawi) Hello Dear Readers, This is our...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Ms. Aicha Mimouni The leadership camp we organized in Tadart was a far-fetched gathering of all high school students of...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Mr. Lahcen Chanchaf The story begins when I first arrived in Azzaden Valley in the High Atlas Mountains. People are...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Ms. Hafssa Ait Tabamoute During the first two days after moving to my site, “Tiwichi,” I participated in putting the...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Mr. Lahcen Chanchaf Dear readers welcome to my first blog as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer. In this blog, I will mainly...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Ms. Hafsaa Ait Tabamoute The 10th of April was the day I moved to my site Tiwichi in M’Zouda commune,...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Exchange Volunteer Ms. Soukaina Bouihi FOMO (friends of Mulanje orphans), our partner organization in our site Mulanje, has started many income-generating...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Senegal Exchange Volunteer Mr. Adnane Sounni Influential people are those who impact or shape the way others act or do things, right?...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Exchange Volunteer Ms. Soukaina Bouihi, Photos by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Abdellah Azizi During our stay in Nitundu village, we had the...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Exchange Volunteer Ms. Soukaina Bouihi, Photos by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Abdellah Azizi In Every CorpsAfrica Volunteer’s service, there comes a time...
On August 14th, I packed my bags and embarked on my journey to Amakuza Resort to participate in the training program (Pre-Service Training). Over...
Serving in the Ruhashya Sector, in Huye District at Rugogwe Secondary School recently hosted a remarkable initiative. This event united students for a meaningful...
We never know what might emerge from an unexpected opportunity. All I did was grab it with both hands, and that marked the start...
My name is Benia Uwineza, I am 19. If you go down to find my village, don’t be surprised to see yourself hiking 15...
Greetings from Agatare village in the Gisagara district! My name is Jean Pierre Twizerimana, and I proudly serve as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, deeply engaged...
Dear Mom, I know you’re busy thinking about CorpsAfrica/Rwanda’s future, but allow me to jump in and interrupt. Mom, in the book of Inkuru...
In 2022, I took the first step on a path that would eventually lead me to fulfill my passion for rural development through CorpsAfrica....
In February, my adventure with CorpsAfrica/Rwanda began as I fell upon the application link. Enchanted, I carefully explored the qualifications and delved into their...
Écrit par Mme Nganawe Chiwona, volontaire d’échange CorpsAfrica/Sénégal The sun rose over the vibrant landscape of Senegal, casting a warm glow over the community...
Rédigé par le volontaire de CorpsAfrica/Senegal, M. Cherif Marena L’imagination est la force la plus puissante jamais mise à la disposition du travail humain....
Écrit par M. Cheikh Ngningue, volontaire de CorpsAfrica/Sénégal J’ai eu le privilège de plonger au cœur de la vie quotidienne du village de Thiobon,...
Écrit par Mme Khady Ountou Diagne, volontaire de CorpsAfrica/Sénégal Tranquillité, générosité, sécurité et convivialité sont les caractéristiques qui m’ont accueilli dans ce beau et...
Écrit par M. Ali Ba, volontaire de CorpsAfrica/Sénégal Aux premiers chants du coq, les braves fourchent la Terre, au rythme du Ngoyane et des...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Senegal Volunteer Mr. Wonderful Mulolo It is the busiest and happiest time of the year in the region of Kaolack in Senegal....
Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Exchange Volunteer Mr. Malamine Badiane Traveling is often seen as a means to explore new destinations and connect with diverse cultures....
Written by CorpsAfrica/Senegal Exchange Volunteer Mr. Endington Wa Kavuli I want to share with you the incredible journey I embarked on as a volunteer...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Exchange Volunteer Mr. Magatte Ndiaye Travel offers us the opportunity to take time out to refocus and to recognize ourselves. Often,...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Ghana Exchange Volunteer Mr. Amadaou Bamba Diaw Better known as Bamba, I am a young graduate in Economic Engineering at the University...
South Africa Volunteer Stories coming soon!