Volunteer BLOG StORIES

CorpsAfrica: The Truth of Leadership

The past two months have been very eventful. As the days keep rushing by, the service is drawing...

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Youth, Ubuntu and the Future of Africa

Visualize five days in Nairobi- “the Capital of Africa”. On top of that, imagine being surrounded by over...

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The young Volunteer Fisher lady

In a world where every day brings the chance to try something new, volunteerism has been my vision...

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A Drop of Change: How Cleaning a Solar Panel Brought Water Back to a Community

They say, “Water is life.” But for my community, it became a luxury we could only dream of....

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The Rains of Redemption

Karonga, a sun-scorched district in northern Malawi, had been brought to its knees by months of merciless heat....

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LESSONS I CARRY AS A CORPSAFRICA/KENYA VOLUNTEER

When I first arrived in the community, I thought I knew what change looked like. But the truth...

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Community-Led Development in Action: Fihini’s Success Story

As I stepped into the vibrant community of Fihini, I was met with warm smiles and eager eyes....

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THE FIRST NAP INTERRUPTED

It was Wednesday afternoon , and I decided it was time for a quick nap before diving into...

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A Spring of Hope: My Journey with the Imbale Community, Kakamega County

When I first arrived in Imbale as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I was struck by the beauty of the...

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The Unseen Guests

Growing up in town, my experience with rural life was limited to occasional visits to my grandparents. Being...

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Ethiopia Volunteer Stories coming soon!

The Beginning of What Could Be a Lifelong Impact

Arriving in Kpeve Tornu as a CorpsAfrica/Ghana Volunteer marked the beginning of an incredible journey of community engagement...

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Leveling Up in Goviefe-Dudome: My CorpsAfrica Quest

Save Point: Starting My Journey In the world of Goviefe-Dudome, my house is my “save point”—a place to...

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Passion on a Single Bed: Chronicles of the African Volunteer

True warmth indeed trivializes “discomfort.” I entered the community expecting a bit of hardship and the need for...

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Community Interest: Uniting for a Shared Vision

As an advocate for Human-Centered Design, it can sometimes be challenging to determine whether the efforts made in...

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The Power of Conversation: Reflections on my CorpsAfrica service

During my time in the Kpale-Ga community as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I experienced firsthand the transformative power of...

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From Problem to Profit: How a Casual Conversation Leads to a Business Opportunity

A few days ago, I had a meaningful conversation with a member of our community about the challenge...

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Embracing Language Connections for Effective Communication

Arriving in my community, I was immediately faced with the challenge of communication. The unfamiliar sounds of their...

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Breaking Barriers, Empowering Lives: A Journey On Menstrual Health

In the Kukuo community——nestled away from the bustling city life, a silent struggle has plagued young girls. They...

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Behavioral Change Journey

I have never been to the hospital for the past 26 years of my life until November 2023....

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Five Months On, A Reflection of My Journey as a Volunteer Teacher

As I sit down to reflect on my journey as a Volunteer teacher with my community school kids,...

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My Experience During the Christmas Season

The world has indeed changed and nowhere is this more evident than in the way we celebrate Christmas...

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ABCD A Day, Gives You A Way

Apples are still my favorite fruit since they’re crispy, not sour, and not sweet. The most significant lesson...

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Chemistry to Community: Understanding the Catalyst Within

Let’s quickly go back to Chemistry class. Remember how catalysts work? Don’t worry—I’m not here to make you...

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Empowering Women through Liquid Soap Making in Endao Village: A CorpsAfrica Exchange Volunteer Faciliation Experience in Baringo County

As a CorpsAfrica Exchange Volunteer from Rwanda in Endao village, Baringo County, Kenya, I had the opportunity to...

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Facilitating Community Meetings: Empowering Communities for Sustainable Change

As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer serving in Eregi, Kenya, facilitating committee meetings has become a cornerstone of my work....

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Embracing the Journey: Reflections on Community, Challenges and Growth

Not a single day had I ever imagined being called Mwalimu. Perhaps it’s because of the roles I’ve...

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The Friend Who Called at Just the Right Time

It was a Sunday evening, and I had just wrapped up my daily activities within the community. The...

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Anticipation and Mobilization for Community Asset Mapping Day

Preparing for the Community Asset Mapping Day in Eregi was both a challenging and rewarding experience for me....

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The Transformative Power of Rains

Before November, the Turima location In Tharaka-Nithi County was locked in a season of waiting. Conversations at that...

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Lessons from Community Assets Mapping

Community asset mapping has to be the magical key to unlocking the potential of a community and turning...

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Standing with an Army: “From Total Strangers to Friends for Life”

As I stepped out of the towering beautiful building with my heavy luggage and muffled my footsteps into...

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Building Bonds: My Journey in Constructing a Nursery School

The foundation of trust The first day on the construction site was full of mixed emotions, excited that...

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Embracing Resilience in Community Development

Having gone through the integration and project identification phases, we are currently implementing my community’s primary project. As...

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Navigating Change: Reflections On My CorpsAfrica Service

The clock is ticking, and my service is almost complete. As I approach the end of my tenure,...

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April Adventures: Lessons Learned In Community Development

April has been a month filled with remarkable experiences, blending adventure, education, and profound insights. Collaborating with individuals...

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Embracing Growth and Community: My Nine-Month Journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer

When I look back to the day I got deployed to my site, I feel proud of myself...

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Beauty of Volunteerism: Feeling a Deep Sense of Significance

“The deepest craving of the human spirit is to find a sense of significance and relevance.” – Dr....

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CAN’T STAND IT, The Kanyerere Desk Project

My service as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Kanyerere VDC would not have begun as wonderfully as it did...

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Contributing for a Common Cause

After being in the community for almost seven months, it is now time to focus on the project...

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Crafting Timeless Moments: The Art of Creating Lasting Memories

In the tapestry of our lives, certain moments stand out as vibrant threads, weaving themselves into the fabric...

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Chickens for Better Life!

Written by CorpsAfrica/Senegal Exchange Volunteer Mr. Adnane Sounni Nowadays many philanthropists and people interested in the development discuss...

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When Every Summer Day is a Celebration Day…

Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Ms. Hafssa Ait Tabamoute People on my site “Tiouchi” had a very busy and...

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A Cross-Country Community-Led Sanitation Project Blog

Written by CorpsAfrica Volunteers Ms. Ndeye Awa Gueye (Senegal), Mr. Lahcen Chanchaf (Morocco), and Mr. Emas Potolani (Malawi)...

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O Tata: The Nickname That Brought the Fame

Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Mr. Lahcen Chanchaf The story begins when I first arrived in Azzaden Valley in...

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What I Learned About Carpets In My Site!

Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Ms. Hafssa Ait Tabamoute During the first two days after moving to my site,...

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The First Lesson As A Volunteer: Appreciate What You Have

Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Mr. Lahcen Chanchaf Dear readers welcome to my first blog as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer....

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Move to Site!

Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Ms. Hafsaa Ait Tabamoute The 10th of April was the day I moved to...

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Mulanje Mag by FOMO

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Exchange Volunteer Ms. Soukaina Bouihi FOMO (friends of Mulanje orphans), our partner organization in our...

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From Keur Simbara to the White House

Written by CorpsAfrica/Senegal Exchange Volunteer Mr. Adnane Sounni Influential people are those who impact or shape the way...

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Assiatu and Imani

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Exchange Volunteer Ms. Soukaina Bouihi, Photos by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Abdellah Azizi During our stay...

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Volunteer Voices: Bonny Kamikazi

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Volunteer Voices: Gisele Uwineza

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My Journey with CorpsAfrica/Rwanda

On August 14th, I packed my bags and embarked on my journey to Amakuza Resort to participate in...

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Empowering Students Through Community Mapping: A Transformative Experience at Rugogwe Secondary School

Serving in the Ruhashya Sector, in Huye District at Rugogwe Secondary School recently hosted a remarkable initiative. This...

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Volunteer Voices: Nancy Aimée Ashimwe

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Volunteer Voices: Dalida Uguyeneza

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The Tales of Sparking Fires of Inspiration

We never know what might emerge from an unexpected opportunity. All I did was grab it with both...

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My Story: Back to School, Back to Life

My name is Benia Uwineza, I am 19. If you go down to find my village, don’t be...

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My Volunteerism Vision: Fostering Wealth through Collective Effort

Greetings from Agatare village in the Gisagara district! My name is Jean Pierre Twizerimana, and I proudly serve...

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Honoring A True Heroine: A Letter to CorpsAfrica/Rwanda’s Country Director- Mom.

Dear Mom, I know you’re busy thinking about CorpsAfrica/Rwanda’s future, but allow me to jump in and interrupt....

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Une Semaine d’Immersion : Mon Aventure de Volontariat à Corpsafrica/Sénégal dans le village de Wassataké

Après une semaine d’immersion dans le cadre de mon service volontaire à CorpsAfrica Sénégal, je ressens le besoin...

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Malicounda Serere

“Malicounda Sérère”, c’est ma terre, vieille d’environ trois siècles. Elle a été fondée lors des premières migrations serères...

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Bienvenue à la découverte de Mbouma, mon village!

Fondé en 1662 par Guédio Pall Diouf, Mbouma trône fièrement au cœur de la ville de Fatick, dans...

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Taif, Mon Village; Ma Vie Autrement

TAIF est situé dans le district de Medina Sabakh, précisément dans la commune de Ngayenne, département de Nioro...

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“Mlomp, un village pas commes les autres”

Impressionnée par la richesse de la culture locale, la solidarité, l’entraide des membres de la communauté ainsi que...

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Exploration du Village de Boguel Bély Edy : Un Village Ancré dans l’Histoire

Écrit par M. Makhtar Seck, volontaire de CorpsAfrica/Sénégal Au cœur de terres fertiles, où le soleil danse sur...

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Story Telling

Écrit par M. Ibrahima Sadio Ba, volontaire de CorpsAfrica/Sénégal Bonjour à tous, je m’appelle Ibrahima Sadio BA, je...

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Une Jour en tant que Volontaire

Écrit par Mme Nganawe Chiwona, volontaire d’échange CorpsAfrica/Sénégal The sun rose over the vibrant landscape of Senegal, casting...

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Thiaba, mon chez moi…

Rédigé par le volontaire de CorpsAfrica/Senegal, M. Cherif Marena L’imagination est la force la plus puissante jamais mise...

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Découverte Thiobon, un coin de paradis en Casamance

Écrit par M. Cheikh Ngningue, volontaire de CorpsAfrica/Sénégal J’ai eu le privilège de plonger au cœur de la...

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South Africa Volunteer Stories coming soon!