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Spirit of America is a nonprofit founded in 2003 to engage citizens in preserving the promise of a free and better life. We start by working with US troops and diplomats to identify places where America’s help is needed most. We deliver assistance with flexibility...
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Over the last 20 years, Spirit of America has provided assistance that meets local needs through a range of projects that includes humanitarian, economic, and security assistance in over 100 countries. We work directly alongside US personnel in the world’s toughest...
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Helping 121 Afghan evacuees in Albania
Greetings, Over the past month, Spirit of America helped with the evacuation of 121 Afghans from Kabul to Albania, and is now supporting them in Albania while they navigate the long and complex resettlement process. On August 26, I received a call from Congresswoman...
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Your contribution to Spirit of America is essential to our ongoing efforts to provide critical assistance to our brave troops and diplomats serving in challenging environments worldwide. With your generous donations, we can continue to fund active projects that...
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Afghanistan to Albania to America: A new home for the Afghan evacuees
After the Taliban retook Afghanistan, Spirit of America acted quickly to help our loyal Afghan partners who were in danger because of their connections to the United States. Working closely with Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin and the US Embassy Tirana, our team...
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America's values and leadership in the world have led to unprecedented security, prosperity, and freedom. But today, freedom and democracy are at grave risk. Government alone cannot prevail against the threats we face from authoritarian regimes and terrorist groups...
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Take Ukraine’s Side. Defend Freedom. Save Lives. Working with US military personnel, Spirit of America has delivered 800+ tons of protective, nonlethal aid — surveillance drones, communications gear, vehicles, body armor, helmets, medical supplies, food and more — to...
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Little Kabul in Albania: Escaping the Taliban
In October I had the opportunity to travel to Albania and visit with the group of 121 Afghan evacuees that Spirit of America was supporting. As I entered the hotel compound in Shëngjin where the evacuees are staying – an area that had essentially become an impromptu...
Support Afghan evacuees in Albania
This project is fully funded. Thank you!Your ImpactIn late August, Spirit of America, in close collaboration with Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin, helped with the evacuation of 121 Afghans from Kabul to Albania. Since then, Spirit of America has assumed temporary...
Empower Ukraine’s youth to rebuild their communities
Help Ukrainian students in formerly occupied territories restore their schools and neighborhoods.
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Dr. Payab’s story
Dr. Payab was at work the Sunday that the Taliban took Kabul for a second time. He told his colleagues to go home and destroy any sensitive documents. What was normally a five-minute drive home took Dr. Payab one hour as he navigated the crowded and chaotic streets,...
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Support displaced Armenian families
With your generosity, we can provide household necessities to support families who have fled violence.
Help Ukraine defend freedom and save lives
Provide assistance that protects Ukrainian soldiers defending their country and saving civilian lives.
Spotlight speaker series
Spotlight is a new virtual speaker series from Spirit of America featuring leaders in world affairs and national security. Thank you for joining us in fall 2022 for expert analysis and unique insights into the global issues driving our work. Each event can be viewed...
Ukraine updates from Spirit of America
On May 2nd, Spirit of America was joined by Fred Kagan, senior fellow and director of the American Enterprise Institute Critical Threats Project and a former professor of military history at the US Military Academy at West Point. His books range from Lessons for a...
Army FM a Success
Greetings from Kyiv, It’s a beautiful spring day in the capital of Ukraine, and Europe Project Manager Chris Clary and I just had the opportunity to tour the studio of the SoA-funded Army FM radio station here. I’m very happy to tell you that, in the first two months...
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Eid’s story
At the age of 18, Eid became the sole breadwinner for his family. His father had been a doctor during the war against the Soviets and was tortured during his six to eight months in captivity, leaving him mentally unstable and unable to work. Eid dropped out of high...
Hasib’s story
Prior to the fall of Kabul, Hasib was a PhD holder and worked as a minister of agriculture in Afghanistan. His wife was starting her last year of medical school. Hasib could remember when the Taliban first invaded Afghanistan 20 years ago and he was forced to flee his...
Perspectives from the field: Serving in and out of uniform
Service takes many forms, from local organizers and volunteers improving their community to soldiers and diplomats defending our interests abroad. Spirit of America’s field team embodies the value of service and sacrifice. In this video series, some of our field team...
Help Taiwan and its people protect their democracy
Support innovative organizations across Taiwanese civil society and government working to prevent a crisis.
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Saving Lives. Building Peace.Our field team of former Special Operators and veterans know the challenges our troops face. They provide assistance in more than 80 countries. Spirit of America projects create trusted relationships that build security and ultimately save...
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The latest updates from Ukraine and the three ways you can help Ukraine win
Europe Regional Director Colleen Denny and Europe Regional Program Manager Matt Dimmick just returned from Ukraine and Poland. They met with over 100 US and Ukrainian partners, experts, and advisors, including US Special Forces and their Ukrainian counterparts, to...
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Privacy and Cookie PoliciesUnless otherwise noted, Web sites redirected to spiritofamerica.org, operating in the domain or sub-domains of spiritofamerica.org are managed by Spirit of America (SoA). This document describes Spirit of America’s policies on privacy,...
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Unlocking the power of football
Greetings, We invite you to join Spirit of America CEO Jim Hake on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 10 am ET for "Unlocking the Power of Football." This online symposium will explore how collaboration, teamwork, and working together through soccer can help prevent and...
Help rebuild schools in Mozambique after Islamic State attacks
This project is fully funded. Thank you!Your ImpactIn the Cabo Delgado province of Mozambique, some 800,000 civilians – mostly women and children – are displaced from their homes due to attacks by an insurgent group affiliated with the Islamic State. With your help,...
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Spirit of America on CNN
Greetings, Josh Brandon, Spirit of America’s Middle East Regional Manager, was interviewed on CNN’s “Right Now with Brianna Kielar” during the holidays. Josh, a US Army veteran who was awarded the Silver Star for valor in Iraq, discussed the profound impact SoA has...
Ukraine update with Spirit of America
Since February 2022, Spirit of America has delivered more than 250 tons of nonlethal aid to Ukraine in close coordination with our US military and Ukrainian partners, with more needs being fulfilled every week. Watch Europe Regional Director Colleen Denny and Europe...
A pivotal moment for Ukraine: Spirit of America briefing featuring Ambassador Oksana Markarova
Uncover the latest developments in Ukraine’s fight for freedom and democracy against Russia with a briefing featuring Ambassador Oksana Markarova of Ukraine to the United States. During the webinar, Ambassador Markarova provided her assessment of the current situation...
Afghanistan: What you can do to help
This project is fully funded. Thank you!Your ImpactThe tragic situation in Afghanistan is heartbreaking — one that all of us Americans, regardless of our political stripes and our views on the two-decade-long conflict, can unite behind. Our Spirit of America team is...
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Alan ReyesChief of International Operations Alan Reyes joined Spirit of America in April 2024. As Chief of International Operations, he sets the operational strategy and leads Spirit of America’s global operations organization to continually identify, develop, and...
Learn how we’re helping Taiwan prepare for an emergency
Taiwan, like all global democracies, is facing unprecedented external threats to its freedoms and way of life. Spirit of America is working to help protect Taiwan’s democracy and to help Taiwanese citizens increase their resiliency in the event of an emergency. You...
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Help US troops support Syrian earthquake victims
This project is fully funded. Thank you!Your ImpactThe 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Feb. 6 – and the aftershocks that followed – has caused widespread damage and killed more than 36,000 people. Hundreds of thousands have been left homeless....
D-Day, my dad, citizens serving the nation
Greetings, Tomorrow is the 75th Anniversary of D-Day – the beginning of the Allied invasion of Normandy and the turning point in the liberation of Europe in World War II. My father was part of the invasion at Utah Beach. He decided to enlist in the Navy after the...
Spirit of America and American Legion Lunch Panel: Veterans & National Security
Join us for The American Legion & Spirit of America event next Monday, September 25th in DC. This lunch panel will discuss how veterans, including those at Spirit of America, are using their experiences, expertise, and commitment to service to continue to support...
Stopping Boko Haram in Niger
Spirit of America supports the safety and success of deployed US troops and diplomats and the local people and partners they seek to help. This means working in some of the most challenging environments in the world, countering great violence and extremism. Last week...
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine nears its 10th anniversary
Read Spirit of America CEO Jim Hake's latest commentary in the Wall Street JournalRussia’s invasion of Ukraine began in 2014. When I visited the front lines in Donetsk the following year, I met with Alexander Grozdkov, a Ukrainian army commander. He personally had...
General Joe Dunford joins the Spirit of America team
I’m proud to announce General Joe Dunford has joined Spirit of America’s Board of Advisors. General Dunford had a distinguished 42-year career in the US Marine Corps, including serving as Commandant. He retired last year as the 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of...
Supporting US efforts to provide hope and opportunity to the youth of Guyana
Greetings, I recently had the opportunity to visit a community school in Corriverton, Guyana with the US Army Humanitarian Assistance team to provide educational supplies to at-risk youth in the region. You can read more about the project here. This was my first time...
Advance education in the Darién Gap
This project is fully funded. Thank you!Your ImpactPanama is a valued partner to the United States, and its location in Central America is vital to US national security. Its key position along major land and sea transit routes makes it a critical partner for...
Delivering Aid and Hope to the Remote Reaches of Lebanon
With 18 officially recognized religious communities, Lebanon is in many ways a microcosm of the modern Middle East—a land blessed with a wealth of diversity yet ever struggling to reconcile the manifest political differences that result from this demographic...
Turning on the Lights and Saving Syrian Lives
Last month, I wrote about our efforts to provide school supplies and educational materials for Hogir School in Kobani, Syria, in response to needs identified by US personnel. Our work made an impact on the education and lives of hundreds of girls and boys in...
Help the US Air Force build critical search and rescue capability in Nepal
This project is fully funded. Thank you!Your ImpactNepal is a beautiful, diverse country strategically positioned between the major Asian powers, India and China. Underlying Nepal’s physical beauty, however, are political instability and economic stagnation,...
Remembering 9/11, and we’re in this together
Friends, Friday marks the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. We remember those who were killed that day, and those who have served and sacrificed since. Many things have changed since 9/11. The threats to America’s security and way of life have grown and are more...
American generosity at work in Beirut
Greetings, On August 27, roughly three weeks after the massive explosion that rocked Beirut — killing over 200, displacing hundreds of thousands, and causing billions in damage — I landed in Lebanon. I had one goal: find the right group of people to team up with to...
Russia’s war on Ukraine: Spirit of America updates
Spirit of America is working closely with our US and Ukrainian military partners to meet the urgent needs of Ukrainian forces defending their freedom and democracy. Thanks to your support, we have delivered more than $55 million of assistance to date, including on...
Ukraine briefing: Spirit of America shares updates from the field
Spirit of America invites you to watch an exclusive briefing featuring the Spirit of America Europe team, who recently returned from Ukraine and Poland, having met with US and Ukrainian military partners to get the latest updates on the war and see the impact of your support firsthand.
Taiwan briefing with Enoch Wu
On Tuesday, December 12, Spirit of America held a virtual briefing to discuss why Taiwan matters and how Spirit of America is supporting Taiwanese efforts to preserve security and prevent crises. CEO Jim Hake was joined by Enoch Wu, founder and Executive Director of...
Ukraine briefing with Lt. General (Ret.) Ben Hodges
On November 29, 2023, Spirit of America CEO Jim Hake joined Lt. General (Retired) Ben Hodges, former Commanding General of US Army Europe, to discuss the General's unique perspective on Russia’s war against Ukraine and what’s at stake. Lt. General Hodges reflected on...
Rallying private support to help Ukraine win
Thanks to your generosity and support, since February of 2022, Spirit of America has raised more than $65 million in assistance and delivered 800 tons of nonlethal supplies to the Ukrainian front lines, including surveillance drones, communications gear, military...
Ukraine briefing: Spirit of America shares news and stories from the front lines
Spirit of America CEO Jim Hake and Europe Regional Program Manager Matt Dimmick recently returned from Ukraine and Eastern Europe, along with other members of our Europe team, and shared news and stories from the front lines, what they learned from our US and...
Help US troops and diplomats improve US-Serbian relationships to promote peace in the Balkans
Support US soldiers’ efforts to provide critical resources to support US government efforts in Serbia and the Balkans
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Veterans Day: Joining hands in common purpose
Fellow citizens, Please join us today in reflecting on the sacrifices made by Americans in service to our country. When President Eisenhower issued the first “Veterans Day Proclamation” in 1954, he spoke of all citizens joining hands in common purpose to recognize...
A message from Jim Hake
Greetings, Rahwa is a sweet 4-year-old Afghan girl. On August 27, Spirit of America helped evacuate her and her family from Kabul to Albania. When we learned that Rahwa had a rare congenital heart defect, we knew we had to do everything we could to save her life. The...
Dairy Diplomacy: building bonds in Laos through economic development
Greetings, This is the story of the Laos Buffalo Dairy, an Australian and American-led social enterprise in Laos, and the local Lao people who have benefited because of it. Recognizing the dairy as an economic pillar of the community, the US Embassy and Spirit of...
Entrepreneurial approach to food insecurity strengthens US-Montenegro relationship
In March 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic spread throughout Europe and the world, the US Embassy in Montenegro identified the need to help NATO ally Montenegro grapple with the second- and third-order effects of COVID-19. Montenegro is a key partner and ally for many...
A life in service: from Coast Guard to nonprofit
Perspectives from the field: Serving in and out of uniform Colleen served in the US Coast Guard for over eight years. Drawn to the Coast Guard’s humanitarian mission, Colleen joined at the age of 17. By 23 years old, she was the lead law enforcement officer for a ship...
Serving in and out of uniform in Afghanistan
Perspectives from the field: Serving in and out of uniform “I was lucky enough growing up to be surrounded by people that were very purpose-driven, and I wanted to be a part of something bigger than myself. The Navy seemed like a good place for that.” - Terrell...
An Army infantry officer’s service to the nation
Perspectives from the field: Serving in and out of uniform “Our US government and military can’t do it alone. I’ve been there. I couldn’t do it alone...We have to marshal the entire nation to not only protect the United States, but to protect and support our allies,...
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The Spirit of America StoryAfter the attacks of 9/11, Jim Hake wanted to do his part. Jim was an entrepreneur and businessperson. Although he had no government or military experience, he did have a profound appreciation for America’s freedoms, values, and ideals. He...
Help Children who Escaped from ISIS
This project is fully funded. Thank you!Your ImpactThe children who escaped from ISIS through the desert in the heat of summer are not prepared for the cold, rain and snow of winter. Even worse, the children must often slog through raw sewage to go to the toilet, thus...
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氣候變遷導致數以百計的蒙古湖泊乾涸，水是戈壁沙漠裡成千上萬的遊牧人民非常需要的資源，但卻十分稀少，戈壁地區每年只有約2英吋的降雨量，相較於美國平均年降雨量可達到30英吋，導致大部分的水果以及蔬菜不可能在此種植。 因此，蒙古高度仰賴中國進口的糧食，該國現在大部分的蔬果都是從其南邊鄰國進口，而其糧食穩定來源已被認為對其民主構成威脅。...
Alongside US diplomats, Spirit of America supports solar-powered greenhouse farming in Mongolia
As a result of climate change, hundreds of Mongolia’s lakes have dried up. Water, a much-needed resource for the thousands of herders in the Gobi Desert, is scarce. The Gobi region gets just 2 inches of rainfall each year, compared to an average rainfall of 30 inches...
Watch now: Ukraine briefing #3
Did you miss our 30-minute briefing covering updates on our response to the Ukraine crisis? The recording is now online! Watch CEO Jim Hake, Director of Field Operations Terrell Chandler, Europe Regional Program Manager Matt Dimmick, and our local partner Ruslan...
FROM ARMY FATIGUES TO A BUSINESS SUIT… WELL, REALLY AN SOA BLUE HAT! part 2
Dear supporters, So, Niamey and the first leg of our journey came to a close. Sadly, Terrell left to go back to the United States to prepare for her next Asian adventure and Chris VJ moved onward to Ukraine in support of Nick Israel’s efforts there. The morning of our...
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Admiral James O. Ellis Jr.US Navy, Retired Admiral James O. Ellis Jr. completed a distinguished 39-year US Navy career in 2004. His final assignment was Commander of the United States Strategic Command during a time of challenge and change. In this role, he was...
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Update: Today’s SoA-funded 5k race in Estonia with US Army
Spirit of America is proud to have the opportunity to donate outdoor gym equipment and sponsor a 5K race in Sillamäe, Estonia this weekend. This great event, made possible through cooperation with the US Embassy, US Army Civil Affairs team and city of Sillamäe,...
Support the fight against ISIS in Marawi, Philippines
This project is fully funded. Thank you!Your ImpactOn May 23, 2017, a pro-ISIS organization called the Maute Group attacked Marawi City on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines in an effort to seize control. Initial reports were that the group consisted of only...
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David DavenportResearch Fellow Emeritus, Hoover Institution David Davenport is a research fellow emeritus at the Hoover Institution of Stanford University and is the former president of Pepperdine University. He was a professor of law and public policy at Pepperdine...
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Dannie FrankDatabase and Research Manager Dannie Frank joined Spirit of America in August of 2022 as the Development Research and Database Assistant. Driven by a lifelong passion for information, she is driven to find the meaningful stories hidden in data. Dannie has...
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Vy NguyenAccounting Manager Vy joined Spirit of America in 2021 as the Accounting Manager. In this role, she assists the CFO and the Director of Finance with a wide range of accounting functions. Vy Joined Spirit of America because she was drawn to the organization’s...
U.S. Mission Effects in Niger through a Personal Lens
Greetings, I recently had the opportunity to sit down and chat with some of the Spirit of America scholarship recipients that recently graduated from Community Veterinary Tech program in Maradi, Niger. Working with Nigerien counterparts in the central Agadez region of...
Serving, Beyond the Uniform
Serendipity can be defined as the intersection of ability and opportunity. It was my time in military uniform followed by my overseas aid work that bequeathed upon me the necessary skills (ability). And it was during a chance encounter with Isaac Eagan and Matthew...
Clearing explosives in Syria with US Special Operations Forces and a local nonprofit
Last fall, I was enjoying a quiet hike in a mountain forest in northern Lebanon. As I crested a particularly troublesome hill, I was expecting a lovely vista as my reward. Instead, I was greeted by a ruby-red sign leaning miserably, it seemed, against a thorny bush....
July recap: STEAM education, fighting mosquito-borne illness, & counter-narco operations
Dear supporters, We hope you are enjoying your summer so far! July has been a busy month for Spirit of America, as our project managers have been all over the globe providing high-impact support for US service members and their local partners. Here are some highlights...
Bringing American values to Tajikistan
A few months ago, my colleague Zack Bazzi wrote to you about some of the projects Spirit of America has been working on all throughout the Middle East. Today, I want to provide an update on our progress in Tajikistan, where SoA is working with the US Embassy to...
From the Road: Iraq
Hello everyone, It’s been a full week for SoA here in Iraqi Kurdistan. We’ve been meeting up with Department of State officers and forward deployed members of our military. These engagements are crucial to our mission: they allow us to follow through on ongoing...
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General Jay PaxtonUS Marine Corps, Retired General Paxton retired from active duty on 30 Sep 2016 after 42 years of continuous active service. He was promoted to General and assumed duties as the 33d Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps on December 15, 2012. A...
Ironclad support for US troops, diplomats, and partners in the Middle East
A few days after I joined Spirit of America as Chief of International Operations, I traveled to the Iraqi Kurdistan region of northern Iraq, where Spirit of America has been making a difference for two decades. As a US Navy veteran with multiple deployments to the...
Rebuild a road to restore faith in US-Moldovan partnerships
This project is fully funded. Thank you!Your ImpactA former Soviet Republic, Moldova declared its independence in 1991. Designated a neutral state by its constitution, Moldova, while not a NATO member, has enjoyed a positive relationship with the United States and the...
US Partnership in Moldova
On Nov 13th, Moldova will go to the polls, choosing between presidential candidates who will either align the country more closely with the rest of Europe and the West or take them down a path that will align them more closely with Russian interests. One of the first...
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Joseph TeferaData Processing Associate Joseph Tefera joined Spirit of America in September 2023 as a Data Processing Associate. Joseph works alongside the finance team to create and maintain clean, quality data for the use of the entire organization. Prior to joining...
A promise made and kept
August 4, 2020 – a date that is forever seared in the hearts of many Lebanese. Given all that's happened to our world since—pandemic lockdowns, social upheavals, and contentious elections—it's easy, somewhat understandable, to forget what happened back then, or to...
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Natalie CryerVice President at The Cambria GroupIndependent Board Member Since 2019 Ms. Cryer is a Vice President at The Cambria Group, a Dallas based private equity firm focusing at the lower end of the middle market. She works on all aspects of the firm’s activities...
Fred Khosravi
Fred KhosraviChairman and CEO, Imperative CareIndependent Board Member Since 2017 Fred Khosravi is a Silicon Valley medical device entrepreneur who has, over the last 25 years, pioneered the development of life-saving technologies such as stents and angioplasty...
Working with US Forces to bolster security in one of Iraq’s most vulnerable cities
Set in the northeast corner of Iraq, 150 miles north of Baghdad, the ancient city of Kirkuk is home to a rich mix of ethnicities, languages and historical claims. While its wealth of culture and diversity is sometimes challenged by ethnic tensions, Kirkuk has proven...
Saving Lives on the Front Lines Against ISIS
In a region stunned by violent conflict and instability, few non-governmental organizations operate like Spirit of America (SoA) does in the Middle East. Our mission is straightforward: leverage private sector funds and expertise to support the mission of U.S....
SoA update: on the ground in the Middle East
Dear supporters, I’ve been all over the Middle East checking in on our latest projects and looking to see how Spirit of America can better support US troops and diplomats, help save lives, ease suffering, and increase stability. Here are just a few of the recent...
Hidden Hazards: SoA teams up with Syrian NGO and US troops to help clear explosives left behind by ISIS
As the US military and its local partner forces rout the Islamic State, also known as ISIS, from Syria, a hidden hazard lurks, planted in fields, buried amongst the rubble, and hidden in homes awaiting their owners’ return. In the parlance of practitioners, these are...
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Colin DeschampsDirector of Partnerships As Director of Partnerships, Colin Deschamps is responsible for strengthening and expanding Spirit of America's relationships with donors and other strategic partners. With experience in the private, public and non-profit...
Support youth opportunities and foster diplomacy in Tajikistan
This project is fully funded. Thank you!Your Impact 2018 marks the 26th year of cooperation between the governments of Tajikistan and the United States. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the US Embassy in Dushanbe has worked diligently alongside the...
Help the U.S. Embassy in Tajikistan facilitate STEAM education
This project is fully funded. Thank you!Your ImpactAll across the world, access to education is paramount for the future development of youth. This is especially true in Tajikistan, a developing country in Central Asia; students are often able to study the...
From Army fatigues to a business suit… well, really an SoA Blue hat!
Bon Jour du Africa- This is the story of my journey from wearing Army Fatigues to a classy business suit, or more frequently, the famous SoA ball cap and a blue buttoned up shirt covered in the sands of the Sahel. In a few short months, I transitioned from 14 years of...
Detect and disarm: Helping troops dispose of improvised explosive devices
One of the most dangerous tools of modern-day combat is the improvised explosive device (IED). IEDs have proliferated because they are easily made or acquired and placed before killing and maiming indiscriminately. Worse still is how their destructive violence is...
Surf’s up, Vietnam
Dear supporters, I recently returned from a trip to Asia, where I was able to meet with US partners in three different countries, and add a significant chunk of miles to my frequent flyer program. My first stop was Okinawa, where I met with members of the US Army...
Help US soldiers provide critical training and equipment for Syrian first responders
Support US Army efforts to rebuild Raqqa, the former ISIS capital.
Support the US Army at a vocational school in Niger to bring education to marginalized children
This project is fully funded. Thank you!Your ImpactThe vast, arid country of Niger is located in North Western Africa on the edge of the Sahara Desert. It struggles with frequent drought, widespread poverty, and insurgencies due to being surrounded by countries beset...
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Hon. Joseph H. FelterFormer Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for South and Southeast Asia Dr. Joe Felter is the former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for South and Southeast Asia. Dr. Felter served as the principal advisor to senior Department leadership...
Support a major US Army outreach program to fight terror in Cameroon
This project is fully funded. Thank you!Your ImpactUS troops, including a US Army Reserve Civil Affairs team, are currently deployed to an airbase in Garoua, supporting US and partner nation counterterrorism efforts across the Sahel and Chad Lake Basin. The mission...
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