Keep 10 Ghanaian Girls in School! Support 30 Women in Ullo to Increase Crop Yield Stop 368 Teen Girls in Ghana from Missing School Improve Nicaraguan Farmers Nutrition & Incomes

Self-Help International

Org #1355
Vetted since 2009 Top Ranked Effective Nonprofit Site Visit Verified
1959
year founded
$394,775
raised on GlobalGiving
15
years fundraising
7
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

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

Project Leaders
Nora Tobin
Nora Tobin
Lucia Vega
Lucia Vega
Kassi Bailey
Kassi Bailey
Team
Nora Tobin, Jorge L Campos Solis, Benjamin Kusi
Organization Information
207 20th ST NW
Suite A
Waverly, IA 50677
United States
319-352-4040
Organization Information
207 20th ST NW
Suite A
Waverly, IA 50677
United States
319-352-4040

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

Thanks to the Support of Self-Help International I have adapted to change

By Rodolfo Ricardo Hernandez Navas | Agricultural Extension Program Officer

My name is Pedro.  I live in the community of Esperanza N°1, located 35 kms. from San Carlos in the Department of Rio San Juan.  I have been a farmer for approximately 44 years. I enjoy... Read the full report ›

She Had the Will. You Gave Her the Way

By Ernestina Esinam Glikpo | Communications Manager

  Franklina, at just 23 years old, is demonstrating that young women in rural Ghana can overcome obstacles and thrive with the right support and a little courage. Franklina's journey began at... Read the full report ›

One Egg a Day Is Changing My Child's Life

By Ernestina Esinam Glikpo | Communications Manager

In the heart of Fankamawie, a rural farming community in Ghana’s Ashanti Region, something small is making a big difference—one egg at a time. “My name is Zakiya, and I’m a... Read the full report ›
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