December 3 is #GivingTuesday: Support CorpsAfrica

Volunteer Stories

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

Nutrition has always been a passion of mine. As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I got the opportunity to facilitate the family-led MUAC (Mid-Upper Arm Circumference)...

I am an Exchange Volunteer and I like it. My name is Alexis Irandukunda an Exchange Volunteer with CorpsAfrica/Uganda. Born and raised in Rwanda,...

The foundation of trust The first day on the construction site was full of mixed emotions, excited that we were finally embarking on a...

During my time in the Kpale-Ga community as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I experienced firsthand the transformative power of conversation. Engaging with the community through...

Having gone through the integration and project identification phases, we are currently implementing my community’s primary project. As I look back and reflect on...

Deep in the picturesque Ijoukak valley lies the community of Douar Targa. This settlement was hit hard by an earthquake that destroyed the homes...

The clock is ticking, and my service is almost complete. As I approach the end of my tenure, I find myself pondering: What have...

In community development, there’s a treasure trove often overlooked: the power of an empowered community. Tasked with building a classroom, I saw firsthand how...