Volunteer BLOG StORIES

Leadership Camp

The leadership camp we organized in Tadart was a far-fetched gathering of all high school students of the...

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From Emkhambathini to the Continent: My All-Country Conference (ACC2025) Journey

The All Country Conference (ACC2025) hosted in Kenya school of governance Nairobi from the 15th – 20th June...

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From Sun to Snack

Tucked away in the heart of Baringo lies a quietly thriving gem—Fresh Wrap Limited, a department under the...

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My Journey to CorpsAfrica Pitch Day

It was a beautiful rainy morning, and I was hesitant to get out of bed to prepare for...

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LOST IN TRANSLATION, BUT LAUGHING THROUGH IT

When I first arrived in Mali Kunda,I quickly noticed that language played a big role in their everyday...

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Reflections to My Former Self

Dear Me, Wow. Look at you. I remember when you first started this journey full of dreams, a...

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Rwanda, Ngororero District, Kageyo Sector, Kageshi Cell, Cyungo, Mukaka, Kariha Sites

Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteers Mr. Jean Migambi and Mr. Alexandre Rurangwa Cyungo, Mukaka, and Kariha villages are remote...

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Cabrousse is Not So Far: New Home, New Family!

Written by CorpsAfrica/Senegal Volunteer Mr. Hameth Ndoye When I thought about going to my site in Cabrousse, Ziguinchor,...

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SAND COLLECTION FOR DEVELOPMENT: COMMUNITY’S STRENGTH

As a Corps/Africa Malawi Volunteer serving in Dowa, I have had the opportunity to immerse myself in the...

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Farming in Ndieulbert, the Story of Papa Diagne

Interview with Mr. Pape Diagne by CorpsAfrica/Senegal Volunteers Mr. Boubacar Biro Diallo and Ms. Ndeye Awa Gueye This...

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Ethiopia Volunteer Stories coming soon!

Embracing Impact: Reflections On My Initial Weeks as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in the Heart of the Community

In the immortal words of Helen Keller, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so...

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Volunteering Diaries of Victor Annani Togborlo

Written by CorpsAfrica/Ghana Volunteer Mr. Victor Annani Togborlo It was an ineffable nostalgia when I entered the KG2...

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Journey to Kanfiehiyili

Written by CorpsAfrica/Ghana Volunteer Ms. Victoria Wintonya Ndebugri At approximately 30 minutes past 10:00 am, I left home...

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My First Week in Gumo

Everything that we go through is a preparation for something ahead. I attended a university and as part...

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Volunteering Adventures

Written by CorpsAfrica/Ghana Volunteer Mr. Victor Annani Togborlo (Dreams) A community far away from the population and the...

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The Shocks that Came but I Guess I Was Made for This: Passionate and CorpsAfrica Trained

Written by CorpsAfrica/Ghana Volunteer Mr. Daniel Amoah (One Danny) Wait until I tell you why. After I had...

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Life as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, the Journey So Far

Written by CorpsAfrica/Ghana Volunteer Mr. Iddrisu Issahaku My life has been full of anxiety ever since the CorpsAfrica...

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My Integration Journey in Wamale Community

Written by CorpsAfrica/Ghana Volunteer, Rahinatu Mohammed My thoughts on being deployed to my community began during the last...

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The End from the Start: Walking the Volunteer Talk

Written by CorpsAfrica/Ghana Volunteer Mr. Daniel Akebe Amoah (One Danny) On my first night on site, I thought...

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Deployment to Site: A Trip of Expectations

Written by CorpsAfrica/Ghana Volunteer Mr. Daniel Akebe Amoah (aka One Danny) It was all a cruise of certainty...

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Lessons From the Field

Not once did I imagine things would be this tough. I have many reasons to call it quits....

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“Doing Development Differently”

For a very long time, development in Africa has been under control by a few aspects and policies...

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Far from Home, Becoming a Home

Moving to a new community far from everything familiar is an adventure filled with learning cultural exchanges, and...

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Charting Transformation: From Geological Maps to Community Blueprints

Maps have always fascinated me. As a trained geologist, my world revolved around geological maps, and carefully drawn...

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TOGETHER WE CAN

This is a success story about a group of youths who united to tackle one of their biggest...

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What You Need Is A Place That Feels Right For You

Among the most fulfilling aspects of my life, working with a community stands out. Over the years, what...

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Mindset Change: The Spark That Ignites Transformation

Working as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Teso South, Busia County, I’ve witnessed firsthand how rapid mindset transformation can...

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Empowering Women through Sustainable Energy: A CorpsAfrica Exchange Volunteer Experience in Endao Village

In Endao village, Marigat Sub-County, Baringo County, I had the privilege of working alongside the Namkaa Endao Women’s...

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My First Month in Yatoi: A Journey of Discovery and Integration

When I was told I’d be deployed to the Yatoi sublocation in Baringo South as a CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer,...

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Volunteerism

Imagine being entrusted with the whole location! Well, serving as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer has been a unique and...

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Discovering a Positive Deviance: A CorpsAfrica Volunteer’s Journey in Empowering Women in the Tambala Community

In the Tambala community, where illiteracy among women and early marriages are prevalent, most women are engaged in...

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“Ovuni” or Ecological Bomb

Rural communities show great resilience and dynamism, enabling them to make the most of their local resources for...

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FACING THE REALITY: Project Identification and Proposal Writing

After I had successfully integrated with the community, came the project identification and proposal writing phase. Although I...

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Forging a Path to Positive Change

As a CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer immersed in the heart of a rural community in the Machinga district in Malawi,...

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Sokhna, An Undeniable Force of Nature

About seven months ago, I was paired up with a Senegalese girl to be my sitemate. My first...

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With CorpsAfrica, Positive Change is Inevitable

During my first days at CorpsAfrica, I recall always being so kept to myself, staying in my corner,...

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Amusing Moments of a Volunteer in the Meeting and the Meeting Tree

It was a great time when we had a break from the community as we attended our first...

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The Power of Community Involvement

Engaging the community in project identification taps into a wealth of local knowledge, experiences, and needs that might...

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Dilemma

What if you had a chance to create yourself? To choose your complexion, and gender and determine your...

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The Beauty in Volunteering

We often look at Volunteering with CorpsAfrica/Malawi from just a professional sense when it unveils a hidden treasure...

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My Journey of Passion as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer

In 2022, I took the first step on a path that would eventually lead me to fulfill my...

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My Journey of Service at CorpsAfrica and Community Development in Nyamagabe

In February, my adventure with CorpsAfrica/Rwanda began as I fell upon the application link. Enchanted, I carefully explored...

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Journey with CorpsAfrica: Growing and expanding by engaging in Volunteer service and immersing oneself in rural environments

Residing in a countryside region provides a unique and one-of-a-kind life encounter. After committing five months to volunteer...

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“Empowering Communities: A CorpsAfrica Volunteer’s Journey”

Embarking on this journey was my way of giving back to the community – a decision that marked...

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“Empowering Communities: A Journey of Transformation in Ngororero District”

Embarking on this incredible journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer has been nothing short of life-changing. From the intensive...

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Empowering Nyakibungo: A Volunteer’s Journey of Challenges and Triumphs

Introduction: Hello again! My name is Alexis IRADUKUNDA, and I’m thrilled to share the progression of my service...

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Discipline, Discipline, Discipline: The Unseen Architect of Success, Lessons from CorpsAfrica’s Pre-Service Training

Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer Ms. Angeline Akimana Unless we change how we are, we will always have what...

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Six Weeks of Transformation- CorpsAfrica’s Pre-Service Training

Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer Mr. Steven Nshizirungu The six weeks of training I’ve undergone have been an eye-opening...

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From Dream to Reality: My Heartfelt Journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer

Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer Ms. Jeannette Uwiringiyimana Application process I became interested in becoming a CorpsAfrica Volunteer after...

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A Journey to Community-Led Development: Finding Home Away from Home

Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer Ms. Gisele Uwineza I first learned about CorpsAfrica/Rwanda when I was working on a...

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Histoire de Toulel Thiale

Écrit par Mme Khady Ountou Diagne, volontaire de CorpsAfrica/Sénégal Tranquillité, générosité, sécurité et convivialité sont les caractéristiques qui...

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DIAGLE MON VILLAGE, MA TERRE, MA COMMUNAUTÉ, MON BERCEAU !!!!

Écrit par M. Ali Ba, volontaire de CorpsAfrica/Sénégal Aux premiers chants du coq, les braves fourchent la Terre,...

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My Small Village in Latmingue

Written by CorpsAfrica/Senegal Volunteer Mr. Wonderful Mulolo It is the busiest and happiest time of the year in...

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The Journey of Growth and Green Initiatives: Traveling with a Plant

Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Exchange Volunteer Mr. Malamine Badiane Traveling is often seen as a means to explore new...

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From Rural Roots to Global Impact: My CorpsAfrica Volunteering Journey

Written by CorpsAfrica/Senegal Exchange Volunteer Mr. Endington Wa Kavuli I want to share with you the incredible journey...

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From Empathy to Philanthropy

Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Exchange Volunteer Mr. Magatte Ndiaye Travel offers us the opportunity to take time out to...

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Do You Know Amadaou Bamba Diaw?

Written by CorpsAfrica/Ghana Exchange Volunteer Mr. Amadaou Bamba Diaw Better known as Bamba, I am a young graduate...

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The Beginning of My Real Transformation

Written by CorpsAfrica/Senegal Volunteer Mr. Ousmane Kane It all started on August 9, 2022, when I dropped my...

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I Feel At Home

Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Exchange Volunteer Mr. Malamine Badiane The day was Friday 9th December 2022. This was an...

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Connais-Tu Mon Beau Village?

Ecrit par CorpsAfrica/Senegal Volontaire Amy Mbacke En plein cœur des paysages agraires, Médina Yéra est un paisible village...

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South Africa Volunteer Stories coming soon!