Self-Help International (SHI) devotes its efforts to alleviating world hunger and poverty by providing opportunities to rural citizens that ultimately lead to self-reliance. Since its inception, Self-Help has served as a vessel; training, education, and opportunities are provided to rural citizens and whole communities in developing countries so that they can have better lives. MISSION STATEMENT: To alleviate hunger by helping people help themselves. SELF-HELP'S INITIATIVE Educate: We educate the people of the United States to understand the problems of life in developing countries particularly the awareness of the perpetual struggle by millions to produce and distribute food to batt... read more Self-Help International (SHI) devotes its efforts to alleviating world hunger and poverty by providing opportunities to rural citizens that ultimately lead to self-reliance. Since its inception, Self-Help has served as a vessel; training, education, and opportunities are provided to rural citizens and whole communities in developing countries so that they can have better lives. MISSION STATEMENT: To alleviate hunger by helping people help themselves. SELF-HELP'S INITIATIVE Educate: We educate the people of the United States to understand the problems of life in developing countries particularly the awareness of the perpetual struggle by millions to produce and distribute food to battle persistent chronic hunger and poverty; we help tell their story Train: We train people in developing countries in the use of Quality Protein Maize (QPM). This increases crop yields and improves nutrition. We assist local farm families with planting, Improve: We improve infant and pre-school children's diets by administering an improved porridge feeding program. Made from QPM and pinches of barley malt, this combination has been proven to alleviate malnutrition, thwart sickness, and keep children in school so they can continue their education. Empower: We provide micro-credit loans for women to start small scale businesses. This availability of credit empowers women and increases their income - because they do not have access to traditional financing. Cooperate: We cooperate with other organizations and agencies in the introduction of appropriate farming practices or advancement in the battle against poverty and malnutrition.
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By Ernestina Esinam Glikpo | Communications Manager
Born in March 2005 in the quaint community of Nyame Bekyere, in the Western North Region of Ghana, Akosah, the youngest child among five siblings, lost her mother to an illness at the age of four. Her... Read the full report ›By Ernestina Esinam Glikpo | Communications Manager
Rabiatu, a mother of eight in the Kukubuso community in the Atwima Mponua district in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, joined the Growing Healthy Food, Growing Healthy Children program (GHFGHC) in April... Read the full report ›By Constantine Nanguo | Program Coordinator, Upper West
The Upper West region is one of the smallest in Ghana with a population of 901,502 (461,185 females and 440,317 males). It is also one of the regions with the lowest rainfall with an annual average... Read the full report ›
