Volunteer Stories

Get an inside look at the experiences of CorpsAfrica Volunteers in the field.

On August 12, 2024, I began my journey as a volunteer with CorpsAfrica, and that moment marked the beginning of a profound learning experience...

For years, the people of Kereria struggled with severe water shortages. Their primary source, River Thanantu, dried up during the dry season, leaving over...

Animal grazing is a norm among youths and the elderly here in my community. On a normal animal grazing day, some elders excited and...

The Tharaka people in Kitui dwell between the Nithi highlands and across the River Tana. An intriguing community with a distinct musical and culinary...

Nothing satisfying like serving the nation through volunteerism. September 26, 2024, was a day that stood out from all others during my time with...

One thing about moving into a new place or community is that everyone easily notices you and seems to know who you are since...

On September 26, 2024, I began my journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Kamatongo village, located in Kinzuzi Sector, Rulindo District. My experience here...

As I stepped into my new community for deployment as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, a wave of mixed emotions washed over me. I felt both...

One ordinary evening, I received a call from an unfamiliar number. Curious, I answered. The first words I heard were, “Unajua kuunda keki?” (Do...

This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible work of our female Volunteers among women and girls in the local communities. Like Kasia Gospos...