Explore stories of service, connection, and transformation directly from CorpsAfrica Volunteers across the continent.
If you passed through Senior High School (SHS) in Ghana, chances are gari saved you at some point. Gari soakings after prep, late nights with...
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When the site postings were released, I was both nervous and excited to see where I would serve. The name Kojokrom sounded simple yet unfamiliar....
You can know all the CorpsAfrica development approaches; ABCD, HCD, CLD, but without effective facilitation, none of them will truly work. Knowledge alone isn’t enough;...
As I stepped into my host family’s home in the remote village of Naha, I couldn’t help but feel a mix of emotions. Born and...
As part of my integration into the rural community where I currently volunteer, I recently facilitated a liquid soap production training for the women and...
Jerone’s Journey: From Volunteer to CEO During his service as a CorpsAfrica/Ghana G2 Volunteer, Jerone was placed in a rural community in the Central Region,...
Ntombenhle Nonhlakanipho Shoba, a G1 CorpsAfrica/South Africa Volunteer, grew up in a rural community where she developed a deep passion for supporting rural development. Her...
When I stepped into my community as a Volunteer, I was not only bringing my skills and knowledge, I was also bringing myself. Before I...
October 10 is World Mental Health Day, and as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, it’s got me thinking a lot about something we don’t often talk about...
In the rural village of Kenteri Kebele, Oromia Region, Ethiopia, clean water once felt like a luxury. Women and children trekked over an hour each...
In the heart of Ghana’s Northern Region, a quiet but determined leader found her voice and purpose, through service. Nimatu Abdul-Rahaman, a 2023/2024 CorpsAfrica/Ghana Volunteer...
Honestly, many people, including myself, believed I might be the first Volunteer to quit. But here I am, standing at the finish line. And I...
Souad has always been passionate about the environment. She studied ecology, earned several academic degrees, and spoke at conferences and events about climate and sustainability....
In a world where every day brings the chance to try something new, volunteerism has been my vision to growth, discovery, and unexpected adventure. At...
When women support each other, incredible things happen. And every little support given counts. In my first month as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I was hosted...
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 social...
Residing in a countryside region provides a unique and one-of-a-kind life encounter. After committing five months to volunteer work, I acquired a wealth of valuable...
Embarking on this journey was my way of giving back to the community – a decision that marked the beginning of an incredible adventure. The...
Have you ever experienced a moment of deep, sincere gratitude that fills your heart to the brim? That’s exactly how I feel as I reflect...
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 on...
Engaging the community in project identification taps into a wealth of local knowledge, experiences, and needs that might otherwise go unnoticed. By inviting input from...
Embarking on this incredible journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer has been nothing short of life-changing. From the intensive Pre-Service Training to the heartwarming welcome from...
As I reflect on my volunteering journey within the community, one aspect stands out; the invaluable time spent with elder men. Initially, I joined the...
Stepping into my role as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I embarked on a journey filled with anticipation and determination. Little did I know that one particular...
I have got to share something that’s got me jumping for joy: the incredible strides we’re making in our adult classes. It’s like watching fireworks...
In the heart of Ndune, a small village nestled amidst the rolling hills of a rural landscape, resides a young man named Raphael. In his...
When I first embarked on my journey with CorpsAfrica as a Volunteer, uncertainty lingered in my mind. What kind of service was I signing up...
As we actively engaging in coming up with an inclusive and sustainable community project, we have been going through lots of discussions and consultations to...
What if you had a chance to create yourself? To choose your complexion, and gender and determine your stature, would you have designed yourself to...
Six months ago, I started a new journey with CorpsAfrica/Malawi. In the beginning, I was a shy person with lots of doubts. But these past...
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 not...
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...
As a member of my community, I have observed numerous construction projects that are no longer sustainable and have fallen into disuse. This has caused...
Weather is arguably a key determinant of what services are available to those in need of them. This is so because other services are best...
Well, I had never fetched water using donkeys until I started serving as a Volunteer in Kitui County. Here, fetching water using donkeys is a...
The first time I made Downy is still fresh in my mind. I remember following the procedure step by step, but it was still runny....
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,...
In the heart of my CorpsAfrica journey, I discovered that being a true facilitator goes hand in hand with mastering the art of listening. In...
“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...
My time serving in the community has been an enriching journey filled with invaluable lessons and experiences, all thanks to CorpsAfrica. Through active listening, keen...
Human thought is a marvel of complexity, influenced by our experiences, emotions, and the world around us. From the mundane to the profound, our minds...
As someone who loves rocks and helping communities, I have had the wonderful experience exploring Kanduri Village in Ithanga Location. This place is full of...
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...
Experiences shape our perspective and reality. A larva living in a cocoon will never know the reality of a butterfly until it spreads its wings...
I have never been to the hospital for the past 26 years of my life until November 2023. Let me take you into the past....
Embarking on a new journey, I welcome you to my second chapter in the blogosphere. As an Exchange Volunteer with CorpsAfrica/Malawi, every step has been...
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...
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,...
As I sit down to reflect on my journey as a Volunteer teacher with my community school kids, I am filled with a profound sense...
