Droughts. Climate change. Tough farming conditions. Human rights violations. Self-expression denied. This week, two news stories...

When Samsa Ogwang applied for the Small Business Fund (SBF) program, she and her family were not doing well. Naomi Ayot, Spirit in Action...

“Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is...

Today is the UN’s International Day of the Girl and at Spirit in Action we are honored to partner with many wonderful women who are...

You never know what video or meme might go viral. Sometimes it’s dumping a bucket of ice water on your head. Sometimes it’s an adorable...

Small Business Fund leaders in Amukugungu Village in northern Uganda welcome SIA to their village. “I would not have you descend into...

The training started with the chairperson describing how the word TEAM is an abbreviation. It really stands for Together Everybody...

Spirit in Action is expanding and strengthening our Small Business Fund network! I met Naomi Ayot when I was visiting Kampala, Uganda in...

“Bucece has persevered. Through difficult situations, like poor crop yields and weather conditions, and delays in materials and supplies,...

The internet is filled with photos of people’s meals. To contribute to the global table I’m adding 5 (technically 6, if you include the...

Last week I highlighted the 5 most common businesses that Small Business Fund (SBF) grant recipients typically start. The groups received...

Rehema us tells about how the savings group keeps their funds secure, and their records accurate. We sat on very small wooden stools and...

SIA Volunteer Extraordinaire, Carmen Hernandez, created this beautiful film for us using footage and photos captured by Boyd Cothran...

Women proud of their sweet potato harvest, at CIFORD Kenya. OFSP? Orange flesh sweet potato. Or, as I call them, those vegetables that...

The SBF Coordinators all together! (L to R) Back Row: Godfrey (Uganda), Dennis (Kenya), Boyd (Board member). Front Row: Canaan (Malawi),...

Things are coming together for my trip to Kenya, Malawi, and Uganda this July! This 4 minute video features just a few of the SIA Small...

It used to be common sense that micro-loans were the only way to ensure the sustainability of a micro-finance program and that the act of...

We have some exciting updates to share with you about Spirit in Action’s ongoing programs! First, positive reports from the business...

Now, one year later you are better clothed. You’ve learned how to run a business, and you’re eating better and including more meat in...

A round-up of some of the exciting things to cross my desk in the last week: 1. Thriving Business: Brown Ngoma, his wife, Beatrice, and...