Celebrating CorpsAfrica’s Volunteers and the Power of Sustained Relationships
Fourteen years ago, CorpsAfrica began with a simple but radical idea: What if young Africans could serve like Peace Corps-style Volunteers in their own countries? Today, as I reflect on this journey, the most rewarding part isn’t just the wells dug, the schools built, or the 150,000 lives touched—it’s witnessing the profound growth of our […]
From a Small Dream to a Big Movement: Our First Pitch and Launch Day in Ethiopia
We will never forget the feeling on the morning of April 9, 2025. We were setting up for our very first CorpsAfrica/Ethiopia Pitch and Launch Day in Addis Ababa. The banners were up, the Volunteers were nervous but excited, and there was a real buzz in the air. Just a few months earlier, we were […]
My Journey to CorpsAfrica Pitch Day
It was a beautiful rainy morning, and I was hesitant to get out of bed to prepare for school, where I volunteered as a teacher for Standard Six. While still lying down, I received a WhatsApp message from my Volunteer Liaison (VL). He asked, “What was the total budget of your project?” I quickly replied […]
SAND COLLECTION FOR DEVELOPMENT: COMMUNITY’S STRENGTH
As a Corps/Africa Malawi Volunteer serving in Dowa, I have had the opportunity to immerse myself in the local culture and the way of living of my community. One of my memorable experiences as a CorpsAfrica/Malawi volunteer was going to collect sand with my host mother early in the morning. The day started with a […]
Hope In Every Handcraft, Pupils Transform Trash Into Triumph
As a CorpsAfrica Exchange Volunteer serving in Malawi, I have had the privilege of collaborating with a local school to introduce innovative recycling initiatives. These projects not only address environmental concerns but also equip students with practical skills and support their educational aspirations. In partnership with pupils, we have embarked on crafting paper bags, door […]
My story
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, 2024, I opened an email that filled me with a mix of excitement and uncertainty. It was an invitation […]
Learning to Balance More Than Just Loads
I have always hated carrying things on my head, whether a bag or a basin. The thought alone made me uncomfortable. It always looked painful, and I could never understand how people managed it so effortlessly. Back home, I avoided it altogether. I preferred carrying things in my hands, even if it meant struggling more. […]
The Impact of Water Scarcity on Community Life in Kamwathu, Tharaka Nithi County
Water is life, yet in the Kamwathu Sub location, access to clean and reliable water remains a daily challenge for many. As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I have witnessed firsthand how water scarcity affects every aspect of community life—health, livelihoods, education, and even social dynamics. For many households in Kamwathu, fetching water is time-consuming and exhausting. […]
The Young Volunteer Fisher Lady
In a world where every day brings the chance to try something new, volunteerism has been my vision to growth, discovery, and unexpected adventure. At first, I thought volunteering was just about giving back to the community, but little did I know that it would turn into a journey that helped me grow as a […]
The Community at the Frontline: A Journey of Collaborative Development
Community development is not just a process; it’s a vibrant journey fueled by collective effort. At the heart of this journey lies the community itself, a group of individuals who understand their needs and aspirations better than anyone else. In this journey, the voices of community members can shape the future as they articulate their […]