Explore stories of service, connection, and transformation directly from CorpsAfrica Volunteers across the continent.
Before the Intervention: Financial Dependence Alphonsine Nyinawumuntu, from Kigarama Village in Bukomeye Cell, lived in complete financial dependence on her husband. With no capital, business...
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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...
As I stepped into the vibrant community of Fihini, I was met with warm smiles and eager eyes. My mission for organizing the first meeting...
I have always hated carrying things on my head, whether a bag or a basin. The thought alone made me uncomfortable. It always looked painful,...
Among the most fulfilling aspects of my life, working with a community stands out. Over the years, what has kept me motivated is the opportunity...
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 suggests...
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. With...
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 of...
Imagine being entrusted with the whole location! Well, serving as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer has been a unique and transformative period in my life. Volunteerism has...
Upon my arrival at Matiru Sub-Location in Meru, I learned that the locals refer to the area as “Bairwanda,” which means “desert” in their language....
On September 25, 2024, after completing training with my colleagues who were also selected to join the incredible CorpsAfrica family, I officially became a Volunteer...
When I first arrived as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, my goal was simple: to empower others and share knowledge on sustainable practices. However, what I discovered...
My journey began when a friend shared a CorpsAfrica application link with me via WhatsApp in March 2024. I seized the opportunity and applied on...
Being in a new county, and environment and living with new people has never been this exciting. I have been living with people of Mutaho...
My name is MUKUNDE Lys Gabrielle I want to share my journey into community life; Two months ago, I began my journey with CorpsAfrica/Rwanda as...
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...
My name is Yvette Uwimana, and I am honored to serve as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Rulindo District, specifically in Masoro Sector, Shengampuri Cell, Nyabinyana...
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...
Serving as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in one’s home country is thrilling, but serving in another country away from home is an indispensable opportunity. Having accomplished...
What comes to mind when you think of Baringo County? Let me guess: a dry, rocky place with scarce food and frequent insecurity issues? This...
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...
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 I woke up on the morning of September 26th, I could already feel the excitement buzzing through me. Staying at Amakuza Resort in Kanyinya,...
My journey as an Exchange Volunteer from CorpsAfrica/Rwanda to CorpsAfrica/Kenya has been an enriching experience filled with learning, cultural exchange, and personal growth. Upon arriving...
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...
As we celebrate the International Day of the Girl, we showcase the contributions of the girl champions in promoting education and gender equality among girls...
They say, “Describe a tree.” What comes to your mind? Most people would refer to a tall, woody plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves...
Deployment day as a CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer, what an adventure! At 24 years old I realized I had never set foot on the western side of...
“In one short year” was a reflection statement coined by Moses Cofie, the Regional Coordinator during the Close of Service for the 17 Volunteers in...
Joining CorpsAfrica as a Volunteer has to be the hardest decision I ever made. Having to leave a job that I had just started, to...
SÉANCE DU MATIN Le matin, nous avons commencé par une activité de team building co-animée par Angeline Akimana et Gilbert Mbonimpa, puis avons reçu un...
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...
“Dust is constant” is a Kenyan slang expression that is frequently used to describe the tragedy that befalls someone; it has nothing to do with...
In the Yatoi sublocation, farmers from Sirinyo ‘C,’ Kiwanja Ndege, and Ngambo villages recently joined hands to construct three kitchen gardens, a vital step toward...
Arriving in Kamwathu Sublocation, Tharaka Nithi County, was less of a shock than I had anticipated. Having grown up in Samburu County, one of Kenya’s...
When you think of Tharaka Nithi, what comes to mind? I used to think of it as a dry and scorching hot place with very...
“Volunteerism is not for the faint-hearted.” This quote by Arthur Nkosi has never struck a chord with me more deeply than it does now. My...
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,...
Lately, I have learned something interesting that I am sure will be helpful to my leaders. Many people can relate that meeting new people and...
