Volunteer Stories

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

My name is Benia Uwineza, I am 19. If you go down to find my village, don’t be surprised to see yourself hiking 15...

About seven months ago, I was paired up with a Senegalese girl to be my sitemate. My first thought after finding this out, was...

In the Kukuo community——nestled away from the bustling city life, a silent struggle has plagued young girls. They lacked access to crucial Sexual and...

Greetings from Agatare village in the Gisagara district! My name is Jean Pierre Twizerimana, and I proudly serve as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, deeply engaged...

Let me let you in on a story that has made me smile this month. A solar light giving birth to a chicken? A...

During my first days at CorpsAfrica, I recall always being so kept to myself, staying in my corner, listening and observing without participating fully....

Embarking on my journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer was a leap of faith into the unknown, but little did I know it would become...

Dear Mom, I know you’re busy thinking about CorpsAfrica/Rwanda’s future, but allow me to jump in and interrupt. Mom, in the book of Inkuru...

Reflecting on the past month, I have more to appreciate about my journey which has taught me more about patience and humility. I have...

In 2022, I took the first step on a path that would eventually lead me to fulfill my passion for rural development through CorpsAfrica....