Before November, the Turima location In Tharaka-Nithi County was locked in a season of waiting. Conversations at that time revolved around the delayed rains. The scorching sun ruled the skies, leaving vegetation dry, seasonal rivers...
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Community asset mapping has to be the magical key to unlocking the potential of a community and turning it into a reality. I realized this after I conducted one at Mwanika, Meru County. Underdevelopment and...
Not once did I imagine things would be this tough. I have many reasons to call it quits. Does one have to go through all of this? Fighting parasites all night and spending the entire...
For a very long time, development in Africa has been under control by a few aspects and policies that have shut the door for inclusion and self-drive. Currently, development has taken a new shape, “Redefinition.”...
Moving to a new community far from everything familiar is an adventure filled with learning cultural exchanges, and small victories. I knew this would be challenging when I arrived in Kotur village as a CorpsAfrica...
Maps have always fascinated me. As a trained geologist, my world revolved around geological maps, and carefully drawn lines that told stories of rock formations, mineral wealth, and the mysteries beneath our feet. But in...
This is a success story about a group of youths who united to tackle one of their biggest challenges, proving that problems can be solved when we all join hands. During my community integration, I...
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 to make a difference or touch a life. It isn’t...
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 mindset change requires years, to me, that spark in the...
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 a group of 14 determined women, we worked together to...
