Clean water improves health in Laurel Galan

Clean water improves health in Laurel Galan

Laurel Galán, is a community located about 10 kilometers from San Carlos. It has five sectors and a population of...

The many successes of Petronila

The many successes of Petronila

Petronila is 43-years-old. She is from Carazo, but around 20 years ago she moved to Melchorita, where she lives near...

For Barrison, the search is over

For Barrison, the search is over

Barrison is a trainee at the Self-Help International Young Adult Training Center. He travels 16km twice weekly to the center,...

See how Kobby is thriving

See how Kobby is thriving

When Kobby was about 2-years-old he lost both parents. His grandmother, in her 70s and living in Worapong, took responsibility...

Education for Akosua’s kids

Education for Akosua’s kids

Akosua is the leader of a small micro-credit group of four women. But, the size of her group does not adversely influence...

Training Center Nears Completion

Training Center Nears Completion

In January 2013, I visited the Young Adult Training Center, and was very impressed with its progress. Furnishings are coming...

Kobriti Continues Crusade

Kobriti Continues Crusade

Kobriti is a small farming village of 500, located 7.5 miles from the district capital, Ejura. The inhabitants are predominantly...

Sarah’s business grows with micro-loan

Sarah’s business grows with micro-loan

Sarah is a 37-year-old mother of four children, three of whom are in school. She is married to Daniel. Sarah...

A Mother’s Business Pays for Schooling

A Mother’s Business Pays for Schooling

“We are able to feed the family and send my son to school.  I am very appreciative of Self-Help’s support.” -Akosua Pokua...

Seylin Blooms

Seylin Blooms

Six-month-old Seylin was wilting. Much like a flower that droops without sunshine and water. After being put up for adoption,...

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