Community-Led Development

In My Gallery

As I scrolled through my phone gallery one evening, something struck me deeply. Picture after picture, I didn’t just see images; I saw stories, smiles, sweat, and transformation. My gallery is no longer filled with...

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Empowering Women and Girls Through Skills: My First Community Training Experience

As part of my integration into the rural community where I currently volunteer, I recently facilitated a liquid soap production training for the women and young girls in my community since they showed interest in...

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PESSSI signs MoU with CorpsAfrica to advance sustainable development in rural Gambia

The Point | PESSSI has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CorpsAfrica–The Gambia, marking a significant milestone in advancing community-driven development through sustainable water, solar, and infrastructure solutions across rural communities in The...

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Building More Than Bricks

When I first received my deployment notice from CorpsAfrica/Rwanda to serve as a Volunteer in the Save Sector of Gisagara District, I was filled with fear and uncertainty. I remember the tears in my eyes...

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Moments That Touched My Heart in My Host Family

  The very beginning of my stay with my host family in September 2025 gifted me two unforgettable moments that I will carry forever. I arrived around midday on a Sunday and was immediately welcomed...

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Vote for CorpsAfrica/Kenya in the 2025 NGOs & Kenya ESG Awards!

We are thrilled to share some exciting news! CorpsAfrica/Kenya has been nominated for the Best Use of Social Media in the 2025 NGOs Awards, competing against five other incredible finalists. We’re aiming for Position 1,...

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Why I Volunteer

Some stories are not often shared, mainly because they come with heavy emotions and broken dreams, along with traumatic experiences that a person may have suffered. I am overwhelmed even as I write this story,...

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Youth-Led Change Takes Root in Museke

The afternoon of July 27, 2025, marked the beginning of a new chapter not just for me, but for the youth of Museke Village. With a notebook in hand and purpose in my heart, I...

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We Did It Together! A Story of Community and Resilience

When I arrived in Antuanuu Community in October 2024 as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I didn’t know a single person. I didn’t speak the language. I didn’t even know how or where to begin. Everything was...

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Eskindir Birhanu: A Catalyst for Change at Koite Primary School

In Faragosa Kebele, a small community in Ethiopia’s Gamo Zone, Koite Primary School had fallen into disrepair. Broken windows, damaged doors, and crumbling classrooms made it hard for children to learn. But while others saw...

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