Huh! Challenges…… These are inevitable realities in life. The question is: How can we take advantage of the situation to suit ourselves? Five months ago, I would have called you “delusional” if you tried to...
When I first came to the village, I knew people would compare me to the previous Volunteer but I didn’t think it would be like this. Let’s call her Sarah (pseudonym) “Super Sarah”. Super Sarah...
When I first arrived in the Kamwathu Sub location in October 2024, the scene was bleak—dry, parched land, water scarcity, and struggling crops. The community was burdened by these challenges but inspired me with their...
In July 2024, I embarked on my journey as an Exchange Volunteer from Uganda to Senegal. I was ready to embrace a new culture and serve a community I had never met. The hardest obstacle...
Every road has its bumps, and each bump carries a story shaped by unique perspectives. We often hear the word “perspective,” but it truly represents one’s point of view. CorpsAfrica embodies this concept by integrating...
The Tharaka people in Kitui dwell between the Nithi highlands and across the River Tana. An intriguing community with a distinct musical and culinary style. “Ngima” is what they name it; on the opposite side,...
Nothing satisfying like serving the nation through volunteerism. September 26, 2024, was a day that stood out from all others during my time with CorpsAfrica. It was the Thursday following the Swearing-In Ceremony for the...
One thing about moving into a new place or community is that everyone easily notices you and seems to know who you are since you are the new face in the neighborhood. The community also...
As I stepped into my new community for deployment as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, a wave of mixed emotions washed over me. I felt both excitement for the adventure ahead and a tinge of sadness and...
One ordinary evening, I received a call from an unfamiliar number. Curious, I answered. The first words I heard were, “Unajua kuunda keki?” (Do you know how to bake a cake?). I instinctively replied, “Yes,”...
