Explore stories of service, connection, and transformation directly from CorpsAfrica Volunteers across the continent.
Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer Ms. Benie Niyodusingiza In the words of the brilliant philosopher Seneca, “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” My...
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Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer Ms. Nancy Aimee Ashimwe One day, while casually browsing YouTube, I stumbled upon a page that was about “CorpsAfrica.” Their videos...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Mr. Herman Maina Karuga The most precious gift to mankind is life, good health adds to the wealth that can never...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Ms. Charity Gichohi In a mere month, I’ve embarked on a remarkable journey that has woven itself into the very fabric...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Mr. Joseph Njuguna A white Toyota Caldina finally pulled up at the petrol station. While I’ve always been a fan of...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Ms. Maureen Shayne Khasandi Managing expectations is a full-time job, especially when it comes to managing a community. As a Volunteer...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Mr. Frenko Pkirket In my extraordinary experience in this community, I had the privilege of being part of in the Kalalu...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Ms. Gladys Mutemi In a world where communities have often been passive recipients of external interventions, a profound shift is underway....
Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Ms. Jane Wamaitha As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, my mission went beyond physical projects; it was about catalyzing a mindset shift from...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Ms. Anne Maina As I reflect on my first month of service, I can’t help but feel grateful for the opportunity...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Exchange Volunteer Mr. Malamine Badiane Traveling is often seen as a means to explore new destinations and connect with diverse cultures. However,...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Mr. Felix Bahati My volunteering journey with CorpsAfrica/Kenya in the past month that I’ve been in a new community has been...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Ms. Pamela Kajuju Volunteering is a powerful tool that can bring about positive change in a community. In my experience over...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Mr. Mohamed Ouzammou September 8, 2023. During our pre-service training (PST) with CorpsAfrica in Marrakech, a big earthquake happened in the...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer Mr. Ulysse Uwayo My interest in community engagement dates back to my early upbringing within underserved communities as an orphan. One...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Senegal Exchange Volunteer Mr. Endington Wa Kavuli I want to share with you the incredible journey I embarked on as a volunteer in...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer Mr. Valens Bikorimana In the heart of Musange Village, a single spark of determination ignited a transformative journey that touched countless...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Margaret Magombo It’s been a month since I got acquainted with Nsondole Youth Club. Comprising of about 30 young people,...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Ghana Volunteer Ms. Victoria Wintonya Ndebugri At approximately 30 minutes past 10:00 am, I left home to meet my Field Liaison Officer and...
Everything that we go through is a preparation for something ahead. I attended a university and as part of the requirements to obtain a degree,...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Jolex Chicco Kaudama Everyone can freely share about everything. The fears, the stories, the joys, the sorrows, the new culture,...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer Mr. Olive Duhoredushima Recognizing that I’m volunteering and doing an exceptional job is critical. I had always felt indebted to give...
As I ventured into the picturesque Mbazi Sector, my heart raced with a mixture of excitement and trepidation. Leaving my familiar home behind, I embarked...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Olivia Viola I love traveling. I want to travel to as many places as I can in my lifetime. But...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Adorah Gertrude Maere Volunteering in my community and helping people there, allowed me to see other corners of this country...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Wongani Mwasinga When I first heard that I had been deployed in Balaka district, I was anxious especially when people...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Exchange Volunteer Mr. Magatte Ndiaye Travel offers us the opportunity to take time out to refocus and to recognize ourselves. Often, it...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Mr. Raphael Kivuva The beginning of each new day is an opportunity to start again. After a long journey of Pre-Service...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Mr. Kelvin Mutuma On December 10th, 2022, after setting everything in order and getting ready, the car engine roared, destined for...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Ms. Irene Kihumba To be honest, I didn’t want the Pre-service Training (PST) to end because that would mean that my...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Ghana Volunteer Mr. Victor Annani Togborlo (Dreams) A community far away from the population and the deafening noise of the city. The cold...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Ms. Sharon Jelagat It’s been a month and a few weeks since I arrived at my site, a village called Vota...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Mr. Raphael Kivuva The real journey of integration commenced on the first day of arriving at the site and it was...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Mr. Kelvin Mutuma My first big assignment when I got to the site and held the very first community meetings was...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Sam Kibebe Growing up, all I heard about Kambaland was how dry it was and how famine hit hard in the...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Hope Ngondo The stress of deployment started when the staff gathered in the conference room to announce where we were...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Washington Chifunda The Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu once said; “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step”. I...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Mr. Samuel Mwangi Have you ever heard of the danger of a single story? If yes, I know you will bear...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Ghana Volunteer Mr. Iddrisu Issahaku My life has been full of anxiety ever since the CorpsAfrica journey started; an anxiety that moves from...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Kenya Volunteer Ms. Dawn Chemoiwa I was dropped off at my site. They dropped me in the middle of nowhere, nowhere to me...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Ghana Volunteer, Rahinatu Mohammed My thoughts on being deployed to my community began during the last week of Pre-Service Training (PST). I was...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Umusa Ng’oma In my time with my host mother, I came to know a girl. Let’s call her Yankho. Yankho...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer Ms. Emelyne Munyana “No man is an island,” said John Donne. In his poem, John Donne attempts to provide facts about...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Ghana Volunteer Mr. Daniel Akebe Amoah (One Danny) On my first night on site, I thought it was going to be a night...
Written by CorpsAfrica/Ghana Volunteer Mr. Daniel Akebe Amoah (aka One Danny) It was all a cruise of certainty and joy as I made my way...
