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"The first topic was self-esteem, which encouraged me a lot. I understood that I needed to make changes in my personal life to be able to help my family...I thank Self-Help International and the Women’s Empowerment Program for the support I have received from training, donations and loans, because in this way I have been able to help my family without having to emigrate to another country. For that reason I ask that the Women’s Empowerment Program be extended by making other women aware.” Nora, a client of SHI Women Empowerment Program. This year Self-Help was able to assist more than 886 women within our partner communities in Ghana and Nicaragua. These women receive business training and support along with micro-credit loans to be successful in their endeavors. Your support plays a pivotal role in empowering women like Nora so that she has the tools need to provide for her children and family. To read Nora's full story here: https://lght.ly/8e8cmin

"Government has been urged to make rural communities a priority in terms of infrastructural development to help improve the socio-economic conditions of the people, especially women and girls." Check out this great article that highlights a speech from Grace Marfo, Project Officer for SHI Teen Girls Club, during the recent International Day of a Girl Child Conference. SHI collaborated with the Rosemond Foundation to host 300 teen girls selected from several rural communities in Ashanti Region to attend an all day conference. https://lght.ly/boe67f4 Picture#1 - Teen Girls Club staff demonstrating how to use reusable sanitation pads during the conference. Picture #2 - Front page of newspaper showing Grace Marfo speaking during conference.

Congratulations Jorge Campos, on 25 years working with Self-Help International! Jorge is the Nicaragua Country Director. Last week, in-country staff and traveling visitors surprised him with a celebration. This included community members that spoke highly of all that Jorge does in our partner communities. You can see the care put into his wonderfully decorated agriculture themed cakes! Thank you, Jorge, for 25 years of service and dedication to Self-Help International. ------- ¡Felicitaciones Jorge Campos, por 25 años trabajando con Self-Help International! Jorge es el Director de País de Nicaragua. La semana pasada, el personal del Nicaragua y los visitantes que viajaban lo sorprendieron con una celebración. Esto incluyó a miembros de la comunidad que hablaron muy bien de todo lo que Jorge hace en nuestras comunidades asociadas. ¡Puedes ver el cuidado puesto en sus pasteles con temas agrícolas maravillosamente decorados! Gracias Jorge por 25 años de servicio y dedicación a Self-Help International.

We are so excited for this documentary that shows Iowas rich history in citizen diplomacy. We are honored to have our part in the film about people that continue to do this good work.

SHI's Holiday Happy Hour is returning this year! Enjoy a drink and get into the holiday spirit while learning about how your support can make a difference in the lives of women and girls in Ghana and Nicaragua. Join us this year on Wednesday, December 6th from 5:30-7:30 at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Register at https://lnkd.in/g3ENCQ_C

As we celebrated the World Food Prize 2023 last week, Self-Help International reflects on the research and knowledge from past laureates which has guided our mission of helping people help themselves. One such lesson is the importance of nutrition in the first 1000 days. Read about how Self-Help Ghana has "Taken it to the Farmer: Implementing lessons learned from World Food Prize Laureates" here: https://lnkd.in/gC2VWheD