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 active duty service … Continued
Hello, I recently joined the team as Spirit of America’s newest Middle East Project Manager. Prior to joining the team, I was on active duty in the US Army for eight years and had deployed to the Middle East three times. I was delighted to return to the region soon after coming on board. My … Continued
Greetings, Spirit of America is proud to announce that Charity Navigator, one of the nation’s leading evaluators of charities and nonprofit organizations, has given our organization 4 out of 4 stars! Click here to see what makes SoA stand out. In order to earn this rating from Charity Navigator, an organization must demonstrate strong financial … Continued
Dear supporters, Jordan is one of America’s closest allies in the Middle East. For decades, it has stood firmly alongside the US in fighting extremism and promoting stability in a volatile region. Defeating extremism requires a shrewd understanding of the root causes that drive vulnerable populations to commit acts of terror. The Jordanian Armed Forces … Continued
Dear supporters, Recently, I spoke on Spirit of America’s first ever self-produced podcast, titled “The Ugly Truth: Drugs, Trafficking, and Terrorism in Colombia“. Click here to listen to the full podcast. During the podcast, I discuss one of my favorite projects. In this effort, we helped curb cocaine production through education in a struggling community in Colombia. … Continued
Dear supporters, A few hundred kilometers away from Marawi City, where the battle to defeat ISIS in the Philippines has just come to an end, lies Zamboanga. This highly urbanized city has become a prime target for Islamic State (IS) recruitment, and in just the past few months, more than 50 men have been arrested … Continued