As an economist-in-training focused on rural areas and a development actor, I am deeply concerned with rural development, sustainable agriculture, the proper management of natural resources, and the protection of the environment. An activist for...
Becoming a Volunteer is not just a job—it’s a calling. For me, this journey began unexpectedly, yet it has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. On the morning of August 8,...
It was a day that remains vividly in my memory—the day I reached my second home, CorpsAfrica/Maroc, filled with a rush of excitement. The moment I stepped off the plane at Casablanca International Airport, I...
One of my favorite experiences during my first month in the community was chatting with curious kids. When they learned I was from Kenya, they asked if I had taken a bus to get there!...
Arriving in my new community as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I was not ready for the surprise that awaited me. It was a quiet place, far from the busy world I was used to. But it...
As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer serving in Eregi, Kenya, facilitating committee meetings has become a cornerstone of my work. These gatherings are more than discussions—they are dynamic platforms where ideas are shared, decisions are made, and...
In the heart of a verdure valley lies a rural community that flourishes on simplicity and strong relationships. The lush fields ripple like a green sea, dotted with humble homes, intertwining dirt roads, and a...
There is a certain comfort that comes with familiarity. Having served as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in my home country, Ghana, I thought I had it all figured out when I embarked on my current exchange...
Not a single day had I ever imagined being called Mwalimu. Perhaps it’s because of the roles I’ve played in my community so far, but I love and feel proud of the title. It’s a...
One of the hardest humility pills I had to swallow was recognizing that not everyone would immediately embrace you or your ideas. In communities, especially those that have faced broken promises or misaligned interventions, people...
