This month, we highlight two SIA Grant Partners who are helping diagnose, treat, and raise awareness about epilepsy. These organizations are helping people understand that epilepsy is a medical condition that can be treated, and that seizures aren't caused by evil spirits. In addition to working in their communities, they are also contributing to the global conversation about epilepsy by presenting about their experiences.

When I visited the Adolescent Psychosocial Support and Resource Centre (APSARC) in Nakasongola, Uganda, in July, I knew I would see a vocational training centre and meet some of the students, aged 15 to 25, who had attended the classes. As with all visits to SIA Grant Partner Organizations, it’s never as straightforward as the short description suggests. It’s more than the classroom The room is a simple cement-block building, with three sewing machines along one wall and samp

20 years ago, SIA started its Small Business Fund program. Here is a short history of how this impactful program came into existence.

Seeing the progress and impact of the Small Business Fund in 2019, 2022, and 2025 in rural Uganda.

Transformation doesn’t come from outside. It comes from within communities through trust, affirmation, and the courage to do things differently. By supporting, rather than imposing solutions from outside, we affirm the power and potential that already exists across our partners.

Meet Elizabeth Karagata, a dedicated member of the Utumi Self-Help Group, who is transforming her family's future thanks to Rural...