NEWSLETTER

August 2025

Dear CorpsAfrica Family,


So far, 2025 has sparked incredible inspiration and growth. From launching new cohorts of Volunteers to celebrating youth leadership on a global stage, we see "Ubuntu" in action every single day. Rooted in African philosophy, Ubuntu recognizes our shared humanity and interconnectedness with community. It literally translates to: “I am because we are.”


It’s an exciting time across our country offices! The enthusiasm from June’s All-Country Conference in Nairobi continues to inspire us as we welcome new Volunteers into service. Pre-Service Training is now underway for this year's group of almost 650 CorpsAfrica Volunteers in ten countries. The energy is high, the commitment is real, and the future feels bright.


Thank you for walking this path with us. Your support makes this movement possible.


With gratitude,

Liz Fanning

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

CorpsAfrica

LATEST NEWS

ACC 2025: Ubuntu In Action

This June, over 1,000+ youth from 11+ African countries gathered in Nairobi, Kenya for CorpsAfrica’s largest All-Country Conference (ACC) ever! Under the theme “Ubuntu In Action,” this five-day event inspires cross-cultural collaboration, amplifies youth-led development, and celebrates the power of shared purpose.

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LATEST NEWS

Shaping Changemakers: CorpsAfrica Launches 2025 Pre-Service Training

At CorpsAfrica, we are once again entering the inspiring season of Pre-Service Training (PST), a transformative period where young people from across the African continent come together to begin their journey as CorpsAfrica Volunteers.

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EVENT UPDATES

Pitch Day Success: Celebrating Local Innovation

CorpsAfrica’s annual "Pitch Day" events continually bring fresh energy and inspiration as Volunteers present the projects they co-create with their communities in front of a live audience (modeled after Shark Tank). Throughout the year, CorpsAfrica hosts presentations where dedicated Volunteers actively secure crucial funding, gain valuable mentorship and exposure, and build confidence in public speaking and advocacy.


The support remains remarkable; in 2025, nearly 1,000 community members, government officials, alumni, and partners consistently came together to listen, encourage, and invest. These ongoing achievements highlight the strength of our model and the deep trust between Volunteers and the communities they serve.

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ETHIOPIA

From a Small Dream to a Big Movement: Our First Pitch and Launch Day in Ethiopia

On April 9, 2025, the first Pitch Day in Addis Ababa marks a new chapter for CorpsAfrica/Ethiopia, sparking what is becoming a powerful local movement.

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MALAWI

My Journey to CorpsAfrica Pitch Day

“It was a beautiful rainy morning, and I was hesitant to get out of bed...” So begins one Volunteer’s moving story about the path to their Pitch Day presentation and the transformation unfolding along the way.

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SUPPORT OUR MISSION

Become a Changemaker: Join Simba’s Friends Today

"Simba’s Friends" is CorpsAfrica’s growing circle of monthly donors who champion Africa’s next generation of changemakers. Their recurring support provides Volunteers with the tools they need to partner with communities and co-create lasting solutions, including clean water projects, sustainable agriculture, and youth development.


Named after Liz’s dog and our beloved mascot, Simba symbolizes loyalty, warmth, and purpose, the same spirit that unites this giving circle. By joining Simba’s Friends, you’re providing steady, meaningful support to grassroots development across the continent.

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