Volunteer Stories

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

“Failure to plan is planning to fail” It is a cliche phrase to utter but it carries a lot within it. As a CorpsAfrica...

Last year, I was lucky enough to start working with a youth group from a nearby village. I say lucky because interacting with them...

During my first month in the community, I was scared as I knew nobody. However, within five months, I became the most confident person...

Ibrahima Diop, volontaire de CORPSAFRICA/Sénégal, est affecté à Thiasky, une communauté au cœur de Dandé Mayo à Matam. Dandé Mayo, une localité profondément imprégnée...

I couldn’t be more proud of myself that it has already been three months down the line serving my community in Majariro/Karonga as a...

Being open-minded involves being receptive to a wide variety of ideas, and information, critical thinking, and asking questions. It also involves embracing other people’s...

Throughout my service, one important element has continually shaped my experience as a Volunteer in my community: the sense of togetherness of the community....

My journey is not yet over but I have much to share. Stepping into an under-resourced community, I was met with challenges that seemed...

In the heart of my community, where development faces unique challenges, lies a source of unwavering commitment and determination: “Women”. Their active involvement in...

Imagine a mother lifting lit firewood for her child to do homework, children staying in total darkness for hours at night till they develop...