In November, representatives from the seven Burundian SIA Grant Partner organizations gathered in Bujumbura to network, share skills, and think outside the box in fundraising for their work. (See group photo below.) These organizations aim to help people with disabilities find jobs, support youth in starting vegetable gardens, empower rural women to improve their financial security, and assist vulnerable individuals in accessing legal aid . This year, with the funding la

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.

Margaret Ikiara Founder and Executive Director of Community Initiatives For Rural Development (CIFORD) Maua, Kenya Margaret Ikiara is the...

This is adapted from part of a sermon by Tanya Cothran to the United Methodist Church in Point Richmond, CA, in October 2022. Read more...

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