by Gloria J. Flaming Chalice International (FCI) is an organization that invests in the future of refugees and communities in Rwanda and...

By Gloria J. Since its conception in 2010, Manyamula Community Savings and Investment Promotion (COMSIP), in partnership with Spirit In...

It’s 2022 and Spirit in Action is embarking on a new year of partnerships with amazing grassroots organizations in Eastern Africa. In...

This week's blog post is an excerpt from my sharing at United Methodist Church, Point Richmond last month. If you would like me to speak...

Thank you to all those who have already supported our GivingTuesday on Facebook or online today! Even after so many months of Zoom calls...

People all around the world go to the salon to relieve stress and take care of their hands and feet. Next time you’re in Uganda, I know...

The news on the podcast was shocking: “Africa imported about 85% of its food (2016-208) from outside the continent.” With all that land...

Today's post is from the SIA Partner Empowering Communities as Actors for Transforming Communities (e-CATS) in Kibera, Kenya. The e-CATS...

The work of Spirit in Action grant partners is getting recognized in Uganda! Last week, Kakuuto Development Initiative (KADI-U) was...

One of the interesting parts about working internationally is that, because we do not see it right in front of us, it can be easy to...

Over the weekend, the SIA North American Board and the African Advisory Board met to review our grantmaking strategy, and to begin...

In the last few years, SIA has begun supporting more of our partner organizations with grants for staff salaries. Grants for overhead??...

Samuel and Rhoda Teimuge of Eldoret, Kenya have been part of Spirit in Action since the very beginning. As friends of Del Anderson, they...

Fred Kiserem (pictured below) was working in a café in Iraq when he suddenly fell down and started jerking. When he woke up, a friend...

1. Joshua & Fastina's Fish Farm in Malawi Manyamula Village is hours away from Lake Malawi, so the only fish that arrives there is dried....

Women around Turbo in Western Kenya are excited about the Mothers’ Support Programme expanding in their rural district. The program is...

When the social workers and psychological counselors from Midwife-Led Community Transformation (MILCOT) organization did an assessment of...

Throughout the pandemic and national elections in Uganda, grassroots organizations like KADI-U are continuing their community-level...

“Generosity with strings is not generosity; it is a deal.” ~Marya Mannes **This blog post is taken from my sharing at UMC Point Richmond...

“Having salaried staff brings a sense of pride and stability for the three employees, all of whom volunteered for many years. Having new...