CorpsAfrica/Malawi

Last week, CorpsAfrica/Malawi's Human-Centered Design (HCD) Training Center partnered with the University of North Carolina's Lilongwe Prism LINK study for an impactful training session. The training focused on integrating HCD tools and mindsets into the research study, which aims to enhance postpartum HIV prevention in Malawi by leveraging infant visit PrEP integration and task shifting. The study seeks to incorporate HCD principles to deeply understand Malawi’s experiences, unique contexts, cultures, and conditions.. By examining diverse perspectives, the study aims to identify what works and what doesn't in HIV prevention. Our HCD Training Center facilitated this collaborative process, bringing together various stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health, clinic sites, and partners such as Lighthouse Trust, MACRO, Partners in Hope, and Mothers to Mothers.

This week, our brand ambassador, Praise Umali, joined us on a visit to Nchalo to appreciate the projects implemented by three of our dedicated Volunteers. Their service, made possible by the generous support of our development partner, Illovo Sugar Malawi plc , focuses on constructing two Under-5 clinics and constructing water supply systems. #ThisIsCorpsAfrica #DevelopmentRedefined

This week, CorpsAfrica staff are visiting our outgoing Volunteers at their sites to review the progress of their projects. As they enter the final month of their service, these Volunteers are in the last phase of implementing small-scale, high-impact, community-led development projects. Check out the highlights of how the meetings went. #ThisIsCorpsAfrica #DevelopmentRedefined

The Daily Times published a story about a project that a CorpsAfrica Volunteer serving in Mulanje is implementing with his community members. John is working to economically empower community members through a livestock project. He is serving in one of the communities that was affected by Tropical Cyclone Freddy in 2023 in Mulanje.

Our amazing Cohort 7 Volunteers just finished their service on an impressive note! They celebrated their achievements last week, reflecting on an incredible year and planning their next steps. This dedicated group is finalizing 44 impactful community-led projects that will make a real difference in their communities. Stay tuned to see these projects come to life by the end of the month! #ThisIsCorpsAfrica #DevelopmentRedefined

After successfully completing his service in Chikwawa, Blessings Manda accepted the challenge and moved to Uganda 2 days ago to serve as an Exchange Volunteer. Blessings will be the pioneer Exchange Volunteer from Malawi to serve in Uganda. We wish him the best as he continues to serve underserved African communities. #ThisIsCorpsAfrica #AfricanYouthShapingTheFutureofAfrica

The Exchange Volunteers from Senegal, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda are settling in well in their new community in Dedza. They are currently undergoing a seven-week language and culture training to prepare for their year-long service in Malawi. We are excited to see the positive impact they will make! #ThisIsCorpsAfrica #DevelopmentRedefined

We are excited to welcome 2 more Exchange Volunteers from Uganda!. They are the pioneering alumni from CorpsAfrica/Uganda to serve in Malawi. They are heading straight to Dedza for a month-long language and culture training. Join us in wishing them a successful and impactful journey! #ThisIsCorpsAfrica #AfricaYouthShapingTheFutureofAfrica

We are incredibly proud of Cohort 7 Volunteer Tiyamike Makuluni for her bold decision to join CorpsAfrica/Ethiopia as an Exchange Volunteer. After completing her service in June 2024 and significantly impacting Mulanje, Tiyamike becomes the first Malawian alumna to serve in Ethiopia. Let's all wish her the best as she continues her dedication to serving underserved communities across Africa. #ThisIsCorpsAfrica #AfricanYouthShapingtheFutureofAfrica

We are incredibly proud to see 5 Volunteers from the current cohort rise to the challenge of serving in another country as Exchange Volunteers at CorpsAfrica/Senegal and CorpsAfrica Rwanda . Bertha, Memory, James, and Chakufwa are heading to Senegal, while Chikondi is bound for Rwanda. Join us in wishing them all the best as they embark on this remarkable journey. #ThisIsCorpsAfrica #DevelopmentRedefined #AfricanYouthShapingTheFutureofAfrica