Learning to be more patient in Nema kuta taught me to be more curious and observant . The village Bantaba, its wooden pillars worn smooth by time and its roof offering more symbolism than shade....
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In the Kenyan community, the word “welcome” was never just something people said. It was something they handed to you in a warm, steaming cup. The very first time someone offered me tea, I hesitated....
I still remember the day clearly when I walked into a home where no one knew my name, my story, or my past. My heart was full of questions and my mind heavy with fear....
When I accepted my CorpsAfrica placement, I truly believed I was mentally ready for rural life. I thought I was adaptable, open-minded, and prepared. But stepping into my new village taught me an unexpected truth:...
From the first day I arrived in this community, I knew this experience would be different from any I had ever had. From the environment to the people, everything felt new and unfamiliar. As I...
When I joined CorpsAfrica, I carried a simple but powerful belief: true development happens when people are given the space to lead their own change. That belief became my compass throughout my service in Huye...
It’s so hard to get out of bed when it’s cold outside and warm inside your bed, and you know you have to wake up anyway. That’s how it feels to be a volunteer; you...
When growing up, I always believed that learning was only confined to the institutionalised system of education, where I had to be within a classroom, study, write examinations, and graduate as the epitome of knowledge....
The morning had felt simple enough; the Chief’s farm buzzing with quiet conversations, the soft scrape of tools, and that calm village rhythm that almost makes you forget how hot it’s about to get. I...
This new year has already taught me a powerful lesson: when you work hard, stay committed, and serve with passion, the impact goes far beyond tasks and timelines. January reminded me that doing what you...
