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In Fields of Hope

In a village by the hills so green,

A volunteer’s heart and vision keen.
Youth gather, with spirits bright,
To turn their dreams into clear sight.
In fields of hope, we see the way towards local community transformation.
“Let’s begin with what we know,” we said,
With CorpsAfrica approaches of Human-Centred Design, each step they tread.
Listening deeply, understanding needs,
Their community’s voice, their guiding seeds.
In fields of hope, we see the way towards local community transformation.
Empathy maps and journeys told,
Of struggles, hopes, and dreams so bold.
Designing solutions, hand in hand,
Crafting futures from this land.
In fields of hope, we see the way towards local community transformation.
In fields of hope, they saw the way,
Using CorpsAfrica’s approach of Asset-Based Community Development to brighten the day.
Not what they lacked, but what they had,
Turned every obstacle into something glad.
In fields of hope, we see the way towards local community transformation.
The volunteer serves with care and grace,
Empowering youth and locals to find their place.
Planting trees and tilling soil,
With every action, easing toil.
In fields of hope, we see the way towards local community transformation.
Community first, with hearts so pure,
For every problem, they found a cure.
Invest in us, the youth did call,
See our efforts, standing tall.
In fields of hope, we see the way towards local community transformation.
In our hands, the future bright,
A rural land, bathed in light.
For in this village, dreams take flight,
Through Human-Centred Design and Community-Led Development’s might.
In fields of hope, we see the way towards local community transformation.

In the heart of my vibrant community of Kabatema village, I proudly stand,

Guiding my people and friends with a caring and supportive hand.
Empowering dreams, igniting the flame of hope,
Together we rise, and in unity we cope.
In fields of hope, we see the way towards local community transformation.
With empathy as our guiding star shining bright,
Community-led efforts to better our lives, a beacon in the night.
Sustainability, our shared vision and aim,
In harmony, we nurture growth, not just a game.
In fields of hope, we see the way towards local community transformation.
Together we build, together we thrive,
With our volunteers, hope’s alive.
In CorpsAfrica, our role is profound,
A brighter future, all around.
For God And My Country

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