We are delighted to share CorpsAfrica’s 2023 Annual Report.
Witnessing the dedication of the CorpsAfrica Volunteers alongside the unwavering support of our partners and communities has been truly inspiring. Together, we expanded our reach to serve in nine countries. This growth fosters deeper connections between our country programs, enriching our understanding of the communities we serve.
We believe that sustainable development thrives when communities take ownership. This year, we’ve strengthened partnerships with local organizations and community members at all levels. Their expertise has been invaluable, guiding interventions and maximizing the positive impact we can achieve together.
As we work to shift the paradigm to African-led development, we have been heartened by the success of our approach: investing in mindset change, and ensuring that youth and community members are placed at the center of solution design processes. This has yielded lifechanging results at critical moments.
This year presented unforeseen challenges that tested our resolve—including the earthquake in Morocco as well as Cyclone Freddy and a cholera outbreak in Malawi. Still, our courageous Volunteers responded swiftly, working side-by-side with communities on disaster relief to strengthen long-term resilience in critical areas like health, food security, and supporting marginalized groups.
We are deeply grateful to the dedicated Volunteers and alumni who make CorpsAfrica’s mission a reality. In recognition of their hard work and ambition, we’ve launched new programs that support their professional development, academic pursuits, and entrepreneurial endeavors.
It is projected that by 2035, there will be more young Africans entering the workforce on the continent than in the rest of the world combined, representing a powerful force for good. We are grateful for the opportunity to equip them with the tools they need to translate passion into action and inspire a ripple effect of positive change.
This journey wouldn’t be possible without our incredible partners, donors, and welcoming communities. Your belief in youth-led, locally-driven success across Africa means the world to us.
Thank you,
Liz Fanning Founder and CEO, CorpsAfrica
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Highlights from the Year: The Future of Africa is its Youth
This year marks significant growth and impact for CorpsAfrica. We expanded operations to Ethiopia, Uganda, and The Gambia thanks to partnerships with the Mastercard Foundation and The OCP Group.
Our existing programs in Morocco, Malawi, Senegal, and Rwanda thrived with strong support from staff and the communities we serve.
MEASURABLE RESULTS
A $59.4 million expansion of our partnership with the Mastercard Foundation is enabling 1,605 young Africans to serve as CorpsAfrica Volunteers across nine African countries. These dedicated Volunteers are projected to impact more than 802,500 community members and create more than 93,585 jobs over the next five years. We are deeply grateful for the Mastercard Foundation’s continued partnership, trust and support as we set forth a new development paradigm across Africa.
• Job Creation and Economic Growth: We directly created 7,677 new jobs, improved 10,766 existing jobs, and sustained 3,638 jobs through Volunteer initiatives.
• Strategic Partnerships: We secured critical funding from the Mastercard Foundation and OCP Foundation and forged a groundbreaking collaboration agreement with the Peace Corps for joint sustainable development initiatives.
• Convening to Amplify Impact: We hosted a successful UN General Assembly event, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss youth-led innovation for Africa’s renewal.
INVESTING IN THE NEXT GENERATION
• Record-Breaking Applicant Pool: A staggering 40% increase in applications for the 2023-2024 service year underscores the growing demand for youth-led development in Africa.
• Empowering Youth Leaders: We developed new programs for CorpsAfrica alumni, including an Entrepreneurship Incubator and Scholarship Match Fund, to equip them for future success.
2022–2023 BY THE NUMBERS
CorpsAfrica is poised to significantly magnify its impact. Our commitment to continuous learning and improvement ensures we remain responsive to local needs while fostering a Pan-African approach to sustainable development. With your continued partnership and support, we will train and inspire the next generation of African leaders to build a brighter future for their communities and their continent.
7,677
New Jobs Created 10,766 jobs improved 3,638 jobs sustained
SUSTAINABLE APPROACH
• Local Expertise: As of 2023, all staff and boards of country offices are locally-based, ensuring deep contextual knowledge and tailoring of interventions for maximum impact.
• Adaptability and Impact: We balanced a replicable model with responsiveness to unique community challenges. Our Language and Cultural Facilitators further enhanced Exchange Volunteer integration and intervention outcomes.
187 Volunteers chosen from a pool of 6267 applicants, and deployed across 6 countries
12 NEW STAFF
As of October 2023, 88% of CorpsAfrica’s staff members are based in Africa
10,942
Volunteer Applications received for the 2023–2024 service year, an increase of over 40% from 2022–2023
CorpsAfrica’s development partner network grew to over 150 organizations
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As a result of using HCD and ABCD approaches … our mindset has changed. Now we recognize the resources that are available in our communities, and we are using them to solve some of the issues we face as a community.
—NDAGIJIMANA VEDASTE, CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Community Member
ABOUT CORPSAFRICA
Catalyzing Community-Driven Success
We envision an Africa where youth and rural communities collaborate to lead sustainable development and create a better future for all with a diverse network of NGOs, philanthropists, and governments.
COMMUNITY-LED DEVELOPMENT AT THE CORE
CorpsAfrica equips African youth to partner with rural communities to alleviate poverty, enhance livelihoods, and build resilience. Our approach is built on four core pillars:
• Community-Led Development: We believe communities hold the solutions to their own challenges. Our Volunteers partner with them to define and build their own sustainable future.
• Mutual Learning: Collaboration thrives on the sharing of knowledge and experiences. CorpsAfrica fosters continuous improvement through open communication and exchange.
• Transparency: Building trust and accountability is essential. We embrace open communication about successes and failures.
• Locals Helping Locals: A Pan-African Approach: Africa’s greatest asset is its youth. We train college graduates from across the continent to serve in their home countries and beyond, fostering a Pan-African network of changemakers.
BUILDING IMPACTFUL SOLUTIONS
CorpsAfrica prioritizes efficiency and impact. Volunteers leverage resources and community contributions to develop:
• Low-Cost, High-Impact Projects: Many interventions are self-sustaining or operate on minimal budgets, maximizing impact with limited resources.
• Scalable Solutions: We design projects that can be replicated and adapted across different communities, fostering widespread change.
HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN AND ASSET-BASED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CorpsAfrica trains Volunteers in:
• Human-Centered Design (HCD): This approach places communities at the heart of the solution design process. Volunteers prioritize understanding community needs, behaviors, and experiences to co-create effective and sustainable solutions.
• Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD): Volunteers work with communities to identify and leverage their existing strengths, including physical resources, individual skills, and the power of collaboration.
COUNTRIES OF OPERATION
Morocco – 2013
Total Volunteers: 173
Current Volunteers: 48
Senegal – 2016
Total Volunteers: 179
Current Volunteers: 51
The Gambia – 2023
Total Volunteers: 11
Current Volunteers: 11
Ghana – 2022
Total Volunteers: 48
Current Volunteers: 30
Côte d’Ivoire
Expected program launch: 2024
Malawi – 2016
Total Volunteers: 167
Current Volunteers: 44
Nigeria
Expected program launch: 2024
Rwanda – 2018
Total Volunteers: 184
Current Volunteers: 79
Uganda – 2023
Total Volunteers: 18
Current Volunteers: 18
Ethiopia – 2023
Total Volunteers: 12
Current Volunteers: 12
Kenya – 2022
Total Volunteers: 42
Current Volunteers: 27
South Africa
Expected program launch: 2024
THE VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Partnering with Youth for Pan-African Development
187 VOLUNTEERS
deployed across six countries
7,677 NEW JOBS
(10,766 improved jobs, 3,638 sustained jobs)
$133,149 raised for community projects
The training built a community of passionate individuals driven to uplift communities.
—GILBERT MBONIMPA, CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer
CorpsAfrica Volunteers undergo 400 hours of rigorous training and are equipped with:
COMMUNITY MEMBERS:
261,201 directly benefited from CorpsAfrica activities
(507,524 indirectly benefited)
141,041 directly benefited from CorpsAfrica’s community-led projects (271,755 indirectly benefited)
EVIDENCE-BASED DEVELOPMENT APPROACHES PRACTICAL SKILLS for careers in development, public service, and related fields
CORE VALUES
Empathy, Problem-solving, Leadership, Community Engagement
Volunteers discover a profound impact that extends far beyond the communities they serve. Year after year, their testimonials reveal life-changing lessons that resonate in every aspect of their lives.
BUILDING A NETWORK OF CHANGEMAKERS
The journey of transformation isn’t one-sided. As Volunteers work with communities towards self-determination and mindset change, they themselves are profoundly impacted. They emerge more solution-oriented, resilient, and driven by a deepened passion to improve the lives of others, particularly of those most in need.
EXPANDING HORIZONS: EXCHANGE VOLUNTEERS
This program allows Volunteers and alumni to serve a second year in a new African nation, strengthening Pan-African collaboration among young people across the continent.
• Broadens horizons and fosters Pan-African collaboration.
• 2022–2023: 59 applications, 20 placements, with plans to expand to Ethiopia, Uganda, The Gambia, Nigeria in 2024.
The
Exchange Volunteer program…is cultivating tolerance across ethnic and border boundaries.
—HEYWOT KIDANE-MARIAM, CorpsAfrica/Ethiopia Country Director
Olive’s Story: Sowing Hope in Rwanda. Olive faced challenges but built connections. Collaboratively, Olive worked with the community and created a local market in the Mbazi Sector.
Read More Volunteer Stories
INVESTING IN YOUNG AFRICAN LEADERS
Alumni Engagement and Post-Service Life
CorpsAfrica cultivates enduring connections with its alumni, enhancing their continued development and maximizing their lasting impact. We prioritize supporting alumni entering professional life, while fostering their ongoing engagement and contributions to the CorpsAfrica community.
$40,000
distributed as seed funding to eight alumni-led ventures
$19,600
distributed to alumni through the Scholarship Match Fund
100%
of participants reported improved skills in building businesses, investment plans, pitching, and business management
88%
of participants felt highly prepared to launch their business ideas
Entrepreneurship and Incubator program recipient Hasna Farid from Morocco hosted in a TV show in Morocco.
THRIVING ALUMNI NETWORK
A robust Alumni Association offers a dynamic network and opportunities designed to support former Volunteers. Active chapters across our country offices create a strong support system. CorpsAfrica further invests in alumni success through:
• Targeted Professional Development: We provide tailored resources and training to enhance alumni’s career advancement.
• Financial Backing for Development: Seed funding and mentorship equip alumni with the tools to launch impactful ventures.
IMPACTFUL HIGHLIGHTS
• Entrepreneurship Incubator: This competitive program equips alumni with high-level business training and seed funding. This year, alumni launched eight promising development ventures focused on sustainable, high-quality work.
• Scholarship Match Fund: Launched in 2022, this program provides supplemental funding for degree-seeking alumni at accredited universities.
• Professional Development Database: We maintain a well-structured database of professional development opportunities for alumni.
CorpsAfrica works to foster a powerful ecosystem where alumni become future leaders, driving positive change across Africa.
RETURNING AS LEADERS
We are proud to have alumni rejoin CorpsAfrica! Alumni Association Coordinator Boubacar Diallo (Senegal G1) exemplifies their success. With a sociology degree and a Master’s in project management, Boubacar’s impressive career includes:
• Training over 100 youth on leadership, entrepreneurship, and sustainability with L’Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF).
• Collaborating on research projects with Boston University’s Center for African Studies.
• Working with the World Food Program.
• Returning to CorpsAfrica as Alumni Association Coordinator under an Atlas Corps Fellowship— a true testament to his dedication.
52
current CorpsAfrica staff first served as Volunteers
255
former Volunteers joined the alumni network during 2022–2023
NORTH & WEST AFRICA
MOROCCO SENEGAL GHANA
Senegal – 2016
Total Volunteers: 179
Current Volunteers: 51
Morocco – 2013
Total Volunteers: 173
Current Volunteers: 48
Ghana – 2022
Total Volunteers: 48
Current Volunteers: 30
CORPSAFRICA/MAROC
Launched in 2013, CorpsAfrica/Maroc has fostered positive change in areas like water scarcity, education, and women’s empowerment. Key highlights include construction projects, tree planting initiatives, and a women’s economic project focused on carpet making.
Toubkal
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Installation of solar panels and water pumps in four villages, addressing high electricity costs, and reinvesting savings by local associations and other communal projects.
Tree planting initiatives, promoting environmental awareness among primary school students in Ait Sidi Mhaned village and in Aoujjou.
A women’s economic project organized the local skilled carpet-making women of Aghgoummin village, including providing looms and raw materials.
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Siham El Boukhari
Siham exemplifies the lasting impact CorpsAfrica Volunteers have on Moroccan communities. Her journey also sharpened her own skills and unearthed her true calling in development. Her impact has been undeniable:
EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE
A powerful earthquake struck Morocco’s Al Haouz province in the High Atlas Mountains on September 8, 2023, impacting a region where CorpsAfrica has operated since its founding. We delayed the deployment for the 2023–2024 cohort and swiftly created an intensive disaster response training program to equip incoming Volunteers with effective intervention skills, rebuilding best practices, emotional support techniques, and logistical information to best support affected communities.
Rehabilitation of ditches coming from natural springs to ensure sustainable water management and support Ait Chribou village’s local agriculture.
Literacy: A 48% surge in literacy rates for women (aged 19–60) who can now read/write, enabling phone use, navigating transportation, and active participation in their children’s education.
Youth Success: A 98% success rate in schools, with youth demonstrating significant improvement in soft skills and peer interaction.
Recognizing the diverse impacts of disasters like this earthquake, our holistic training curriculum addressed physical and psychological needs, encompassing food security, economic recovery, and the wellbeing of women and girls. We are working to leverage the learnings from Morocco to strengthen crisis response across all CorpsAfrica programs.
Passionate about social change, CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Siham El Boukhari facilitated literacy classes, open mics, and skills workshops for Tilzat’s women and youth.
CORPSAFRICA/SENEGAL
Established in 2016, CorpsAfrica/Senegal Volunteers address economic development, food security, and environmental sustainability. Collaborations include public-private partnerships and youth engagement initiatives.
VOLUNTEERS deployed, with Exchange Volunteers from
$5,370 raised from partners on Pitch Day
While Senegal’s economy is strong, rural communities often lack basic infrastructure.
CorpsAfrica/Senegal Volunteers partner with communities on projects addressing:
• Economic Development: Savings schemes, business training, and job creation initiatives, particularly for women
• Food Security and Nutrition: Agricultural training, market garden creation, and fulltime job creation in farming and animal husbandry projects.
• Environmental Sustainability: Tree planting initiatives and participation in CorpsAfrica Green programs.
Sharing Knowledge and Opportunities
• CorpsAfrica/Senegal Volunteers, Peace Corps Senegal, and the youth of Thiès organized the second “Waxtaane” youth service event to demonstrate how young people’s commitment to volunteering prepares them for employment.
• Registration of 113 local women for Mennonite Economic Development Corporation (MEDA) client cards, enabling them to access training in agriculture and funding for farm equipment.
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
Construction of Mini Water Tower, Village de Samba Kontaye, Tambacounda Region
This project impacted 694 people, improving health outcomes through access to clean water, and reducing the burden on women and girls who had been tasked with collecting water.
CORPSAFRICA/GHANA
Launched in 2022, CorpsAfrica/Ghana has had a remarkable first year. Their focus has been to prioritize “mindset change”— engaging and activating communities to identify their strengths and chart their own course for success.
PARTNERS
Association of Ghana’s Elders
Community Water and Sanitation Agency
Easy Water for Everyone
Ghana Grows
Global Shea Alliance
Future of Africa
Peace Corps Ghana
Reach for Change
SWIDA
VOLUNTEERS
STRONG START, LASTING IMPACT
The first cohort of 16 Volunteers was deployed across rural communities, tackling critical issues like women’s economic advancement, community health and sanitation, education, and environmental sustainability.
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
Women’s Vocational Skills Training & Savings Group
With the help of Volunteer Ismail, many women in the community have been trained in vocational and technical skills, equipping them with the knowledge to adapt to emerging technologies and start, and effectively manage businesses, and find employment.
A YEAR OF SUCCESS
Pitch Day: Successful maiden Pitch Day with six Volunteers presenting and honored guests from across partner organizations.
Community Investment: Secured $18,000 in partner commitments and $28,248 in community contributions for projects.
EAST & SOUTHERN AFRICA RWANDA KENYA MALAWI
Rwanda – 2018
Total Volunteers: 184
Current Volunteers: 79
Kenya – 2022
Total Volunteers: 42
Current Volunteers: 27
Malawi – 2016
Total Volunteers: 167
Current Volunteers: 44
CORPSAFRICA/RWANDA
Founded in 2018, CorpsAfrica/Rwanda has a strong focus on nutrition and agriculture. Volunteers established kitchen gardens, implemented climate initiatives, and facilitated trainings on Human-Centered Design and Asset-Based Community Development.
VOLUNTEER-FACILITATED ACTIVITIES:
2,593
12 Construction and Renovation Activities
142 Fuel Efficient Cookstoves Made
48 VOLUNTEERS served across diverse districts
880 KITCHEN GARDENS established $130,859 disbursed for community projects with $51,379 from partners
THE ALL-COUNTRY CONFERENCE >
United in Pan-African Development
The Rwanda office successfully hosted the AllCountry Conference in Kigali, featuring high-level discussions by African thought leaders and attracting more than 900 stakeholders. This event fostered collaboration and knowledge sharing among country offices and valued development partners.
INVESTING IN STAFF AND BUILDING CAPACITY
CorpsAfrica/Rwanda is committed to its staff’s growth. With funding from the Mastercard Foundation, the office hired 10 new staff members, eight of whom are former CorpsAfrica Volunteers, bringing valuable experience to their roles.
LOCAL SPOTLIGHT
SUCCESSFUL PITCH DAY
Three community-led projects were funded, and seven organizations, companies, and institutions showed a willingness to support, and requested proposals to choose which projects to fund.
Joseph Harerimana, Passion Fruit Farming Project
Joseph Harerimana, a resident of Rebero Village, has experienced a remarkable transformation thanks to the passion fruit farming project facilitated by CorpsAfrica Volunteers.
Volunteer Fulgence taught youth to use computer programs including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, as well as the internet, which led to several being hired as temporary data entry clerks at nearby health centers.
CORPSAFRICA/KENYA
Launched in 2022, CorpsAfrica/Kenya works in the agricultural sector to boost economic growth and food security. Projects included tree planting, hygiene product making, and the establishment of a tree and vegetable nursery.
Afriwomen Connect
GRADIF-Kenya
Laikipia Permaculture Centre Trust
Vitality Health International
A SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH, EMPHASIZING PARTNERSHIPS
CorpsAfrica/Kenya achieved a smooth launch, securing legal status, opening bank accounts, and hiring key staff. The office built productive relationships with government agencies and development partners, and established a social media presence.
Active Engagement
• Staff participated in the UNFCCC’s Africa Climate Summit, which enabled heads of state, government officials, NGOs, academia, and the private sector to collaborate and strategize for a sustainable future in Africa.
• The Country Director presented the CorpsAfrica model at the 3rd Africa Regional Volunteering Conference, which included representatives from 24 countries.
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
Tree and Vegetable Nursery Project for Economic Empowerment
Launched in September 2023, this project yielded 15,000 seedlings by May 2024, generating $875 for participating farmers. Funded by Dr. Manu Chandaria (local philanthropist, USD $772) and the community (USD $855), the nursery demonstrably improved livelihoods.
CORPSAFRICA/MALAWI
Established in 2016, CorpsAfrica/Malawi has become a vital resource for communities. Volunteers played a critical role in responding to Cyclone Freddy and a devastating cholera outbreak. Projects focused on education, healthcare, infrastructure, and income–generating activities.
Friends of Malawi
Peace
Friends of Malawi
Illovo
Formidable Joy
Department of National Parks and Wildlife and more…
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
Solar Irrigation in Dowa
CorpsAfrica Exchange Volunteer Amy (from Senegal) partnered with the Women Palm Tree Organisation (refugees and local Malawians) to install a solar irrigation system on their 2.5-hectare farm. This system now allows year-round cultivation of vegetables, maize, and soybeans, improving their nutrition and generating income.
PITCH DAY
Pitch Day shined a spotlight on the power of community-driven solutions. Four impactful projects were presented, attracting an audience of 75 in-person and over 800 virtual attendees.
< Malawi G-6 Volunteer Nganawe Chiwona pitching her project
CHOLERA OUTBREAK AND RESPONSE
CorpsAfrica Volunteers rose to the challenge of Malawi’s worst cholera outbreak. Volunteer Tatenda collaborated with Partners in Health on vaccination, while Stella trained 56 community members in soap-making (sparking a new business for 3 participants). Volunteer Wonderful, with a grant from FOMA UK, built sanitary facilities at Makoka School.
VOLUNTEERS
North & West Africa
CORPSAFRICA/MAROC
East & Southern Africa
CORPSAFRICA/RWANDA
NEW COUNTRY LAUNCHES
Ethiopia, Uganda, and The Gambia
Ethiopia – 2023
Total Volunteers: 12
Current Volunteers: 12
ETHIOPIA
Launched in May 2023, CorpsAfrica/ Ethiopia focuses on interventions in nutrition, education, and women’s economic and social advancement. The program received vital support from Peace Corps Ethiopia.
Planned Partnerships & Collaboration
Strong partnerships with internationally and regionally operating organizations will help ensure program effectiveness.
253 applications received for the first Volunteer cohort 25 interviews conducted
The Gambia – 2023
Total Volunteers: 11
Current Volunteers: 11
Uganda – 2023
Total Volunteers: 18
Current Volunteers: 18
Looking towards the future, what are you excited about?
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Taking this initiative to scale, engaging as many Ethiopian youth as possible, and effectively training and supporting them to serve the communities and bring about positive change.
—HEYWOT KIDANE-MARIAM, CorpsAfrica/Ethiopia Director
Volunteers will take gold from their service…they will also learn to be future leaders, project managers and implementers as a result of their CorpsAfrica service.
—RAYMOND MWESIGYE, CorpsAfrica/Uganda Director
UGANDA
Launched in summer 2023, CorpsAfrica/ Uganda prioritizes partnerships with local stakeholders to address community needs. The program established collaborations with government agencies, civil society organizations, and educational institutions.
Planned Partnerships & Collaboration
CorpsAfrica/Uganda established a strong foundation for collaboration through a scouting trip and ongoing engagement with local and international partners.
OUR PARTNERS
Youth Challenge International
Regenerate Africa
800 applications received for the first Volunteer cohort 60 interviews conducted
THE GAMBIA
Launching in late 2023, CorpsAfrica/Gambia will address climate change challenges in the context of education, health, and economic development. The program will focus on low-cost, high-impact interventions and community-driven solutions.
Preparing to Launch:
• Executive Director and Volunteer Liaison were hired; key staff positions are being filled
• Invitations were sent to prospective members of the CorpsAfrica/Gambia local Board of Directors
• Official registration set for the end of 2023
• Partnership discussions are ongoing with the National Youth Council, National Farmers Platform, and the All Gambia Forestry Platform, among others
OUR PARTNERS
Mastercard Foundation
The OCP Group
The communities will gain self-confidence and empowerment as a result of discovering their strengths through the HCD and ABCD processes Volunteers facilitate… it will be the first time they are familiarized with approaches in which they themselves get to be part of the process.
—FODAY BOJANG, CorpsAfrica/Gambia Director
PARTNERING FOR MAGNIFIED IMPACT AND LOCAL SUSTAINABILITY
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AMPLIFY OUR REACH
YEAR IN REVIEW
$146,300+
$110,301 raised at local Pitch Day events, with an additional $36,000 committed post-event
880+
Participants engaged CorpsAfrica Pitch Days drew 888 stakeholders and participants.
CorpsAfrica’s impactful work is amplified by the generous support of foundations, individuals, the private sector, communities, and key development partners.
Strategic
Collaborations
• Mastercard Foundation: $59.4 million commitment to engage 1,605 Volunteers across 11 countries, impacting over 800,000 community members and creating 90,000 jobs, with a focus on developing leadership skills among young women.
• OCP Foundation: Supported the Volunteer training program, sponsored Gambian Volunteers, and funded programs like the Alumni Association.
• Peace Corps: MoU for shared resources, knowledge, and innovative service models in Ghana, Malawi, Morocco, Rwanda, and Uganda.
• World Connect: Training for Volunteers and funding infrastructure projects in Malawi and Rwanda.
Local Partnerships: Key to Success
Local partnerships are vital. They provide:
• Deep Local Knowledge: Partners guide our work for maximum impact.
• Shared Commitment: Partners are dedicated to improving lives within their communities.
• Financial and Resource Support: Partners contribute funding and expertise.
PITCH DAY: AMPLIFYING COMMUNITY VOICES
Connecting Communities and Partners
Pitch Day showcases promising community-led initiatives, connecting development partners with rural communities.
This event enhances project sustainability, scalability, and impact by attracting broad participation from governments, NGOs, businesses, and community leaders.
CORPSAFRICA PARTNERS WITH ILLOVO SUGAR (MALAWI) FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
In the summer of 2023, we teamed up with Illovo Sugar Malawi to address development challenges in the Chikwawa Region. Illovo’s deep local knowledge and commitment to the community were instrumental.
The partnership included:
COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP FOR LASTING IMPACT
Ensuring Sustainability
• 25% Community Contribution: All projects require a minimum 25% contribution (10% cash, 15% in-kind).
• Local Investment: This model fosters ownership and long-term commitment from communities.
• Volunteer Support: Volunteers help identify funding sources and design contribution schemes.
• Sponsorship of three Volunteers
• Collaboration on Volunteer trainings and service activities
• Guidance in project identification, proposal review, technical assistance, and implementation
Key factors in the success of this collaboration:
• Local Partner’s Knowledge Base: Volunteers leveraged Illovo Sugar’s expertise to work alongside community members.
• Investment in the Community: Illovo has roots in the area and is invested in the communities’ success.
• Shared Development Approach: A collaborative approach centered community needs and project identification, ensuring local ownership.
• All Are Invested, All Contribute: Illovo, CorpsAfrica, and community members all contributed funds and in-kind donations, fostering deep investment and support for projects.
$6,203,478
$6,169,478
$1,206,857
STAFF & BOARD OF DIRECTORS
As of June 30, 2023
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Liz Fanning, Founder and CEO
Marc Douglas, Foreign Service Officer, USAID
Craig Kennedy, Consultant
Stéphane Le Bouder, MiDA Advisors
Haim Malka, Metropolitan Group
Selamawit Mamo, Partnerships Officer, World Food Programme
Kerry McNamara, Senior Advisor, OCP Group
James Miller, President (Ret.), American Institute for Mahgrib Studies
