Self-Help International

05/09/2026

Christopher is a 30-year-old maize and sorghum farmer from Kogri-Central.

At the conclusion of Tour de Ghana 2025, Christopher acquired the tricycle that had been driven by Jeff Manno.

The tricycle now enables him to transport water to his building site and convey farm inputs such as seed and labor without physical strain.

By eliminating the cost of paying others to fetch water, he can save money, improve efficiency, and expand his farming activities.

Christopher is optimistic that the 2026 farming season will be productive, as a major burden has been lifted.

05/04/2026

"Dreaming is good, but the most important thing is to start, even if it's just a little bit... and I know that to achieve this I must work a little harder.”

After Osneyda, a farmer in Consuelo N°1 in the municipality of San Carlos, Nicaragua, saw resounding success participating in Self-Help International's agriculture program, she is now making plans to start a chicken business.

Read more of Osneyda's story on the SHI blog: https://selfhelpinternational.org/osneyda-dreams-of-starting-a-business/

04/29/2026

SAVE THE DATE! The 2026 Self-Help International Lunch to Empower Global Women will be held on Tuesday, November 17, at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden.

Stay tuned for more information: https://selfhelpinternational.org/events/ewl/

04/26/2026

"Life will be easy now."

Anthanasius, a farmer and father of three, from Gozu in the Upper West Region, acquired a tricycle from Self-Help International following Tour de Ghana 2025.

The tricycle enables him to convey farm produce between his home and farm, transport his children to school, help in rearing his animals, support his heavily pregnant wife, and increase his income by eliminating the high costs previously incurred in hiring a tricycle.

04/24/2026

What a great time we had at the Annual Spring Luncheon earlier this week!

If you would like to help bring future Self-Help International events to life, let us know! We always welcome and appreciate our volunteers 🤝

04/24/2026

Before the Teen Girls Club anemia project, Elizabeth, from Bedabour in Ghana's Ashanti Region, often felt weak and struggled to stay attentive in class.

Elizabeth is just one of 286 teen girls who are participating in Self-Help International's anemia project, which provides micronutrient supplements, nutrition education, and health checks to increase hemoglobin.

The results are clear. Elizabeth's hemoglobin levels have increased, and she feels stronger, more active, and more confident in her learning.

Read more of Elizabeth's story on our blog: https://selfhelpinternational.org/strong-girls-brighter-futures-fighting-anemia-in-shi-communities/

04/22/2026

Sharing a few more photos from yesterday's Annual Spring Luncheon. Special thanks to our photographer, Christine Robbins.

04/22/2026

04/21/2026

24 Hours Only: Double Your Impact!
In honor of today’s Self-Help’s Spring Luncheon, every $1 you give turns into $2 thanks to an anonymous donor!

💥 $6,730 in matching funds are still available as of 5pm on April 22nd
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Whether you donate or pledge today, your support will go 2x as far to change lives.
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