Women at a savings group meeting in Meru, Kenya. Have you noticed that many DIY (do-it-yourself) projects are best done DIT...

Girls and boys in the community where CIFORD works. I’ve been pretty convinced for a while now that change will only happen in a...

You are a small-scale farmer in rural Malawi. How would you prefer to sell the maize (corn) you harvest? Directly from the field for 15¢...

There is a pretty exciting movement happening throughout Africa now, a movement within communities. Giving to the neediest and helping...

Spirit in Action is honored to partner with amazing community-based organizations, run by people who are passionate and knowledgeable...

One of the best parts of my job is getting to hear from people who are putting change into action through their ideas, leadership skills,...

Earth Day celebrations may last over a weekend but what about the long-term? Here are three examples of Spirit in Action partners...

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” –...

With a loan of $2, Biti Rose started making and selling a local version of doughnuts, which she initially sold for 2 cents each. “People...

This week a book review I wrote was posted on the international aid website whydev.org. My review below explores why micro-savings is...

Donna Thomas had the winning bid on this beautiful piece of cloth from DR Congo. Wherever we go in the world, we will look for the...

A Day Without Dignity is a movement started last year as a counter-campaign to TOMs Shoes One Day Without Shoes event. The day is about...

I plan on observing Valentine’s Day today with a cupcake from my local bakery, Cupcake Cafe. But if I was in Eldoret, Kenya, I might be...

Matthews (MAVISALO's Secretary) giving us one of his big smiles. “COMSIP…” called out Matthews, holding his hand in the air. “…Chop!”...

Women with fuel-efficient stoves in Ghana. “Even though you might not see face-to-face how lives are changing, I want to let you know...

How’s your garden coming along? In Minnesota, our garden (mostly cared for by our wonderful housemate, EB), is at its best right now. We...

“Imagine your life without financial services…” This started the dialog about the microfinance crisis in India between Lawrence MacDonald...

In April of this year, I got an email from Margaret Ikiara. She works for Community Initiatives for RuralDevelopment (CIFORD Kenya) in...

At SIA we say we believe in building trusting relationships with our international partners. So what does that really mean? I read this...