Canaan Gondwe had seen other non-profits come and go through his village in rural Malawi. Some came to build things (things that...

Today is about giving back! After Black Friday and Cyber Monday Giving Tuesday invites us to put our thanksgiving gratitude into action...

Women of MAVISALO working together at the group’s Maize Mill. Cooperation and community are strengths of MAVISALO. In 2009 SIA gave...

Winkly and Jane with their pigs in Malawi. By the time I launched into my opening story about Winkly and Jane in Malawi the classroom at...

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¢...

So much is going on this month for Spirit in Action partners! I’m excited to share some of these exciting updates with you: Last Tuesday,...

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,...

Our partners are cooking up big change in their communities and there are so many inspiring stories, photos, and quotes to share! I...

Seven years after a Spirit in Action Small Business Fund grant, Paulos and Skekiwe Lungu are thankful for the Luso Shoe Repair business...

Building community is central to Spirit in Action’s vision of empowerment and change. Our grants are about bringing people together – to...

Stories about Africa aren’t always in our mainstream news. Yet, I still like to keep informed about where we are working, so today I...

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

Sometimes all it takes to bring a dream to life is a bit of investment. And whether you dream of running a coffee shop, starting an...

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...

A happy Thanksgiving to you all! This week, in the spirit of gratitude, we’re sharing a video of a woman who is very grateful for Spirit...

1. Maize Machines – Bought and Delivered! This is progress! Last spring’s SIA Silent Auction helped raise the funds for the Manyamula...

Daughters, Pokani and Miness. The family lives in Mteyo Ngoma Village, in the Manyamula area of northern Malawi, and had been trading in...

These days, cell phones, texting, and Skype (online video calls) increasingly help build the global friendships that draw us all closer...

Healthy corn plants in Malawi. Welcome new visitors and long-time readers. The SIA Fall/Winter Newsletters are on their way to you this...

Love Vinkhumbo has faced many challenges in life. So she had quite a story to share when Canaan Gondwe, Spirit in Action Small Business...