Walking Together in Taba
When I first arrived in Taba, a village tucked into the hills of Huye District, I carried more than just my belongings. I carried a vision and a sense of purpose. My role as a CorpsAfrica volunteer was not simply to stay for a time, but to live, to integrate, and to walk alongside this […]
Attaya, the tea chain that never Ends
The Attaya Marathon Begins In Kenya, “Let’s have tea” is a quick ten-minute affair. In Senegal, tea is not just a drink; it’s a lifestyle, a commitment, and honestly, a full-time occupation. The first time I experienced attaya, I thought I’d accidentally joined a tea marathon. It was right after lunch, the sun blazing, when […]
When the Rain Fell: A Lesson in Commitment from Mzimba
Volunteering with CorpsAfrica has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. Coming from Ghana to serve in Malawi has opened my eyes to new ways of thinking, living, and connecting with communities. Each day in Mzimba has brought lessons that go beyond development work, lessons about resilience, unity, and shared purpose. But […]
When the Elders Stole My Heart
Have you ever arrived somewhere with a clear plan, only to have it completely rewritten by love, laughter, and singing elders? That was my story during my first week in Dutare. The journey began at exactly 9:00 a.m. when I departed from the peaceful and green surroundings of Amakuza Resort in Kanyinya Sector. After six […]
Belbur: Where the Heart Learns to Belong
When I first arrived in Belbur for my community-based training as part of my CorpsAfrica volunteership training program, I felt like I was stepping into another world. For two weeks, I traded my usual routine for life with a new host family, a family far from home, but one that welcomed me with open arms […]
Beyond Expectations: What My First Month as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer Taught Me About Patience, Learning, and Growth
When I first arrived in my community as a CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer, I carried with me an invisible backpack full of expectations, ideas about what I would do, lessons I would share and how quickly I would make an impact. I imagined myself stepping into the community and immediately contributing to visible change. But as the […]
The Water Well We Built Together
When I arrived in the district where I was deployed as a CorpsAfrica volunteer, I came with excitement, curiosity, and a strong desire to serve. I was ready to learn from the community and to work alongside them to address real challenges. However, nothing fully prepared me for what I encountered during my first days […]
Planting Seeds, Growing Change — My First Month in Service
When I first got deployed, I was filled with a mix of excitement, nervousness, and curiosity. I didn’t know exactly what to expect, but I knew I wanted to make a difference. Stepping into a new community, meeting unfamiliar faces, and adjusting to a new environment was both humbling and energizing. I quickly realized that […]
Integration Story: Gamo Doko Losha Kebele
When I first arrived in Gamo Doko Losha, I carried a quiet fear with me. I didn’t know if I would be accepted, if I could communicate, or if I would truly belong in this new place. Everything was unfamiliar: the faces, the language, the environment. I was hopeful, but also uncertain. It only took […]
How Mama Kampundu Turned Me into a Farmer
At first glance, the photo looks calm and joyful. Two women are smiling, surrounded by green banana trees, holding freshly harvested crops. Everything appears peaceful. What the photo does not reveal is that just a few minutes before it was taken, my arms were silently questioning every life decision I had ever made. The amazing […]