Taif, Mon Village; Ma Vie Autrement
TAIF est situé dans le district de Medina Sabakh, précisément dans la commune de Ngayenne, département de Nioro du Rip. Elle a été fondée en 1957 par El Hadji Abdoulaye Lô. Dans ses limites géographiques, TAIF est très enclavée par rapport au Sénégal et se situe entre la frontière de la Gambie et du Sénégal. […]
Empowering Nyakibungo: A Volunteer’s Journey of Challenges and Triumphs
Introduction: Hello again! My name is Alexis IRADUKUNDA, and I’m thrilled to share the progression of my service as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Nyamagabe District, specifically in the Musange sector, Jenda cell, and Nyakibungo Village. In my previous blog, I discussed my journey to become a CorpsAfrica Volunteer. Now, let’s delve into my intervention in […]
Embracing Impact: Reflections On My Initial Weeks as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in the Heart of the Community
In the immortal words of Helen Keller, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” These words echo profoundly as I embark on the early chapters of my journey as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer. Stepping into the heart of the community, I find myself immersed in a transformative experience, where integration, community […]
Unveiling the Beauty of Volunteering: A Heartwarming Journey with Children
Volunteering is an interesting journey that opens doors to a rush of different emotions; it takes you through moments of pure joy, self-discovery, and most importantly the beauty of human connection. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the unique beauty of my CorpsAfrica Volunteering journey, exploring the magic that unfolds when you engage with […]
Story Telling
Écrit par M. Ibrahima Sadio Ba, volontaire de CorpsAfrica/Sénégal Bonjour à tous, je m’appelle Ibrahima Sadio BA, je suis bénévole à CorpsAfrica, je fais partie de la cohorte six (C6) ; affecté à Nathia (commune de Bandafassi) à Kédougou : une région située au sud-est du Sénégal. CorpsAfrica est une organisation dont la mission est de […]
The New Times: CorpsAfrica/Rwanda in Partnership with Unity Club, Engage Youth to Lead Changes in Taba Village
“Since October 13, 2021, CorpsAfrica has deployed 30 volunteers in 30 Districts in Rwanda. These volunteers are composed of young Rwandans who are university graduates, who receive training from CorpsAfrica and choose to dedicate almost one year of their life to the communities. This was enabled through a 3-year partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, aimed […]
Miatho Times: CorpsAfrica for Job Creation Drive in Malawi
By Chaweya Mzembe “CorpsAfrica/Malawi a Non-Profit Organisation that focuses on volunteering on Community-led development says it is planning to work with the Government of Malawi in establishing a national youth volunteering program. According to Country Director for CorpsAfrica in Malawi, Arthur Nkosi, the program will help in the creation of job opportunities among the youth. […]
Peace Corps Worldwide: Talking with Liz Fanning About CorpsAfrica
Written by John Coyne “…I started CorpsAfrica to build on the enormous success of the Peace Corps. When I was in a PCV, I met many educated young Moroccans who would ask me if they could be PCVs in order to help their country, and I had to say no. Their questions dogged me for […]
AARP: Liz Fanning Named a 2021 AARP Purpose Prize Fellow
By AARP “…Some countries in Africa are among the poorest in the world. In several where we work, nearly half the population lives below the poverty line. Meanwhile, Africa is rich in underutilized talent, with hundreds of universities graduating educated youth who can’t find enough jobs to employ them. By tapping their idealism and energy, […]
The New Times: The Youth on Fighting COVID-19, Empowering Vulnerable Families
By Michel Nkurunziza “A group of young volunteers is seeking to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and malnutrition in districts where people living below the poverty line, faced with a high malnutrition rate, reside. Following guidance from the Ministry of Local Government, the volunteers were deployed in Ngororero, Rutsiro, Kayonza and Bugesera districts and some cells […]