Self-Help International logo
Donate
Self-Help International logo
Donate

Stories

Yessenia’s Sewing Business is Helping Her Work Toward Her Dreams

-
July 11, 2021
By Yolanda Fletes Rosales, Women’s Empowerment Program Officer 42-year-old Yessenia is a friendly and loving woman who enjoys supporti...
Read Full Story

What are graduates of Self-Help’s Agricultural Entrepreneur Program up to now?

-
May 20, 2021
By Zakaria Adams – Training Center Manager What are members of the 2019-20 Graduate Entrepreneur Program cohort up to now? Justice joi...
Read Full Story

The Role of Community Vaccination in Reducing Mortality Rates in Rural Poultry in Ghana

-
May 20, 2021
By Justice Amoka Sam – Community Crop and Livestock Specialist Rural poultry production is recognized as an important agricultural act...
Read Full Story

From Farmer to Quality Protein Maize (QPM) Seed Producer

-
May 20, 2021
By Rodolfo Ricardo Hernandez Navas – Agriculture Program Officer Ariel is without a doubt one of the most recognized seed corn produce...
Read Full Story

Ramona Loves to Support Her Family with Her Business Income

-
April 1, 2021
By Yolanda Fletes, Micro-Credit Program Officer Self-Help International’s Women’s Empowerment Program (WEP) provides women and their fa...
Read Full Story

Gladys Embodies the Entrepreneurial Spirit

-
April 1, 2021
By Lydia Adomako, Micro-Credit Program Officer  Gladys is a 34-year-old mother of four from Abompe, Ghana, a small community outside of the ...
Read Full Story

Bringing Clean Water to the Community of Las Palomas, Nicaragua

-
April 1, 2021
By Orlando Montiel Salas – Clean Water Program Officer Las Palomas is a small, rural community located 35 miles from the Self-Help Int...
Read Full Story

Akosua Receives Life-Changing Support from Self-Help’s Nutrition Team

-
March 18, 2021
By Patience Obour – Promoting Good Nutrition Program Officer Patience Obour, Self-Help International’s Nutrition Program Officer and N...
Read Full Story

Adwoa Lives an Independent Life Thanks to the Income from her Business

-
February 18, 2021
By Lydia Adomako, Micro-Credit Program Officer Adwoa is a 40-year-old mother of five, and she is a pioneer of the Self-Help Micro-Credit Pro...
Read Full Story

Double-row Technology Helps Nicaraguan Farmers Improve Production and Profits

-
January 27, 2021
By William Edwards, PhD – Self-Help Board Member Ever since Self-Help International (Self-Help) began working to alleviate hunger and ...
Read Full Story

Girls in Bedaabour Mobilize to Build a Community Canoe

-
January 19, 2021
By Grace Marfo – Teen Girls Club Program Officer The small community of Bedaabour, Ghana has one of the most active Teen Girls Cl...
Read Full Story

Learning How to Make Water Safe to Drink

-
December 28, 2020
By Orlando Montiel Salas – Clean Water Program Officer Walter Acevedo is a semi-urban community in the Morrito municipality of Río San...
Read Full Story
207 20th St. NW Ste. A Waverly, IA 50677
3100 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
•
•
Connect With Us
EIN- 42-0844679
Donate Now
What We Do
Get Involved
Who We Are
Join Our Mailing List
Subscribe to receive inspiration, ideas, and news in your inbox.
E-Newsletter Subscription Form

©2026
Self-Help International, a US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Governance & Transparency Privacy Policy Gift Acceptance Policy

Powered by Wapiti Digital #servetheherd

Your gift could be the opportunity they need.

GIVE NOW TO UNLOCK A 50% MATCH!

The Self-Help International Board of Directors will match 50% of all gifts and pledges received September 1-30, 2026, up to $80,000 or until funds run out.

Make Your Gift Now

This is a heading.

This is a basic text element.

Rich Text

This is my rich text.

I am a subheading

This is more rich text.

  • I am a list

  • Lists are cool