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SIA Team
Jul 2, 20132 min read
A new movement in local resources
There is a pretty exciting movement happening throughout Africa now, a movement within communities. Giving to the neediest and helping...
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SIA Team
May 21, 20132 min read
Water for Grandmothers
Spirit in Action is honored to partner with amazing community-based organizations, run by people who are passionate and knowledgeable...
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SIA Team
May 14, 20131 min read
Making Connections
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,...
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SIA Team
Apr 23, 20132 min read
3 Ways SIA Partners are Celebrating Earth Day Everyday
Earth Day celebrations may last over a weekend but what about the long-term? Here are three examples of Spirit in Action partners...
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SIA Team
Jan 22, 20133 min read
I’ve seen how small groups can achieve great things
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” –...
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SIA Team
Jul 10, 20121 min read
Is he talking about Spirit in Action?
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...
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SIA Team
May 22, 20124 min read
The benefits of micro-savings
This week a book review I wrote was posted on the international aid website whydev.org. My review below explores why micro-savings is...
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SIA Team
May 8, 20122 min read
MAVISALO: A national model in Malawi
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...
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SIA Team
Apr 16, 20124 min read
Local champions: Mobilizing local resources
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...
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SIA Team
Feb 14, 20122 min read
A Cake Cooked By The Sun
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...
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SIA Team
Feb 7, 20122 min read
“Chopping” Poverty through Business Training
Matthews (MAVISALO's Secretary) giving us one of his big smiles. “COMSIP…” called out Matthews, holding his hand in the air. “…Chop!”...
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SIA Team
Jan 17, 20122 min read
Local Action Shapes Lives in Ghana
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...
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SIA Team
Aug 30, 20112 min read
How does your garden grow?
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...
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SIA Team
Dec 14, 20102 min read
“Imagine your life without financial services…”
“Imagine your life without financial services…” This started the dialog about the microfinance crisis in India between Lawrence MacDonald...
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SIA Team
Dec 7, 20102 min read
CIFORD Kenya: Compassionate Community Action
In April of this year, I got an email from Margaret Ikiara. She works for Community Initiatives for RuralDevelopment (CIFORD Kenya) in...
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SIA Team
Aug 31, 20105 min read
Building Trust
At SIA we say we believe in building trusting relationships with our international partners. So what does that really mean? I read this...
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