Self-Help International Board Member Named Heartland Global Health Advocate Award Winner
The Rev. Dr. Mary Jane Oakland of Ames has been named the inaugural recipient of the Heartland Global Health Advocate Award...
2018 Impact Report
Our 2018 Impact Report is here! Click to open the report and read about the amazing work we were able...
Teen Girls Club Gives Hope, Opportunity to Moms and Daughters in Bedaabour
“Oh, don’t be shy,” he told her. Then after some nervous laughter, she spoke clearly: “My name is Sarah. I...
Donna Dravis Receives Governor’s Volunteer Award for Service to Self-Help
Donna Dravis of Waverly received a Governor’s Volunteer Award from Governor Kim Reynolds during a special recognition ceremony held June 21...
In Their Own Words: What Economic Empowerment Means to Women in Nkawie
Last month, we shared with you how we’re getting creative to listen to the needs of the women we serve...
25 Miles Away from Her Dreams
Six months ago, Farida, 18, started her first day of high school. It was a dream come true. She did...
Win two tickets to see Hamilton in Des Moines this summer!
Win two tickets to see Hamilton: An American Musical, winner of 11 Tony Awards, at the Des Moines Civic Center on...
We Feel Safer with Chlorinated Water
“We know that paying for the chlorine tablets is worth it. We can feel the difference!” Socorro is one of...
Learning to Feel Comfortable in Their Own Skin
As part of our ongoing training and advising, as well as micro-loan disbursement and collection, SHI micro-credit officers Yolanda and...
#GivingTuesday: the results are in!
WOW! YOU’RE AMAZING! Over the past year, we’ve shared stories with you of how access to training + the resources...
