Volunteer Stories

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

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....

Reflecting on my transformative journey with CorpsAfrica, the past two and a half months since my deployment have been marked by significant milestones, deep...

Community asset mapping has to be the magical key to unlocking the potential of a community and turning it into a reality. I realized...

The role of women in many Ghanaian societies has often been limited. This unfortunate trend is prevalent to the extent that it’s viewed as...

It was on Friday afternoon when I was deployed to my community in Mzimba district by the CorpsAfrica staff. On that day, I was...

Driven by the desire to serve his country through community development, he stepped out of his comfort zone to learn and grow in the...

Imagine a 9-year-old weaving magic with tiny hands, crafting delicate bead masterpieces that rival seasoned artisans. Welcome to my remarkable host community, where talent...

When you are a boy growing up in one of the urban cities in Malawi, everything is easier because the language is diluted to...

Muhammad Ali once said, “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” Embarking on my journey as a...

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