Volunteer Stories

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

You know in the movies (the cliche ones), where a girl finally leaves home, to probably go to college in a different state and...

The first day I arrived in the community as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I was filled with a mixture of excitement and nervousness. The road...

In the heart of Ghana’s Kumbungu District lies Dnyo-Kpalgu, a vibrant community where tradition meets opportunity. As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, my journey here is...

It has been two months since I joined my community. This time has largely been about bonding with community members by learning from and...

Trees for tomorrow. A common phrase yet one that calls for intentionality. With our collective efforts we can rebuild forests. Yet rebuilding forests is...

For a very long time, development in Africa has been under control by a few aspects and policies that have shut the door for...

Facilitating community-led climate action has been a key highlight in my service in Kitabazi village, Buikwe district. Recognised as a proper land use management...

Moving to a new community far from everything familiar is an adventure filled with learning cultural exchanges, and small victories. I knew this would...

Maps have always fascinated me. As a trained geologist, my world revolved around geological maps, and carefully drawn lines that told stories of rock...

This is a success story about a group of youths who united to tackle one of their biggest challenges, proving that problems can be...