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
Clad in matching club t-shirts, young girls with excitement from five communities in Atwima Mponua, Atwima Nwabiagya, and Ejisu Municipalities in Ghana's Ashanti Region gathered at Mpasatia... Read the full report ›By Ernestina Esinam Glikpo | Communications Manager
Angelina used to face daily struggles as a groundnut farmer in the Ullo traditional area in Ghana’s Upper West Region. With little money for seeds and fertilizers, her harvests became... Read the full report ›By Orlando Jose Montiel Salas | Clean Water Program Officer
Although Orlando Montiel, Self-Help Nicaragua’s clean water program officer, had to travel 130 miles from Self-Help’s headquarters in San Carlos, Nicaragua, to reach the community of San... Read the full report ›
