Volunteer Stories

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

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Khwima Nyirenda My journey with CorpsAfrica started in a village called Mpalale, in the central region of Malawi. My...

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Ruth Chamangwana Beyoncé’s song, “I Was Here,” would get any person emotional, especially if they have spent a year...

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Caroline Luka Working with a partner organization can not only keep you busy but also help you gain more...

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Wezi Kayira I think the youth of today are very lucky. They can easily access information regarding sex, condoms,...

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Twambilire Kalolokesya It is the eleventh month since I was allocated to my site. It has been a period...

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Mildred Chirwa For someone who has never spent a week in a village, I really consider my village experience...

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Mr. Silvester Kunkeyani Ten months down the line, wow!! Seems it was only yesterday since I became a CorpsAfrica/Malawi Cohort...

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Khwima Nyirenda Dear newly recruited CorpsAfrica Volunteer Trainees, Earlier this month I had the privilege to attend a Youth...

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Twambilire Kalolokesya Ten months have passed since I was allocated to my site and it has been quite an...

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Ireen Kanjala Meeting new people is not very difficult. Getting to know people and maintaining a relationship with them...