Updates & Insights

From updates in the field and insights about our projects to expert commentary from leading analysts and officials, get the latest news and information from Spirit of America here.

Tyson Voelkel joins Spirit of America’s Board of Directors

by Spirit of America | Apr 16, 2025 | Featured, The American Spirit

I’m proud to announce that Tyson Voelkel has joined the Spirit of America Board of Directors. Tyson is president and CEO of the Texas A&M Foundation and a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army Reserve. I have known Tyson for many years. Tyson’s accomplishments in business and philanthropy are ...

Helping Ukrainian teenagers rebuild their futures

by Grant Peehler | Europe, Featured

Picture this: You’re a teenager living amidst war. You face daily attacks from Russian drones ...

Spirit of America 2025: A fireside chat

by Jim Hake | Featured, The American Spirit

I’d like to update you on Spirit of America’s plans for 2025. I recently sat down with my ...

Spirit of America’s work in the Asia-Pacific region

by Spirit of America | Dec 30, 2022 | Asia Pacific

----Supporting Solar-Powered Greenhouse Farming in Mongolia To strengthen Mongolia’s food security and promote sustainable agricultural practices, Spirit of America teamed up with a Fulbright Scholar (and Mongolian native), the US Embassy, and the Mongolian Government...

Rows of bulletproof vests lines up in a warehouse

4 ways we improved lives in 2022

by Spirit of America | Dec 22, 2022 | The American Spirit

As we look back on the year, we're struck by many numbers: 64 projects, 23 countries, 1 crisis in Ukraine, and over 200 tons (and counting) of lifesaving protective aid to Ukrainian soldiers and civilian volunteers on the front lines. As always, we could not have done...

Harmonica on the background of the flag of the United States of America

How one man’s harmonica showcased the best of America

by Jim Hake | Dec 19, 2022 | The American Spirit

One of the great things about America is how we pitch in to make things better. No one tells us we have to do it. We do what we can — even when the odds are against us. That initiative, generosity, and optimism is the essence of citizen service. It’s why I called our...

SoA team member Danny Santos with Mongolian farmer in greenhouse with tomatoes

美國精神與美國外交官共同支持蒙古太陽能溫室農業

by Spirit of America | Dec 15, 2022 | Asia Pacific

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

by Spirit of America | Dec 14, 2022 | Asia Pacific

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...

Group of TDF soldiers wearing Spirit of America-provided bulletproof vests and helmets

How we’re supporting military leaders in Ukraine

by Colleen Denny | Dec 6, 2022 | Europe, Project Updates

Today is Armed Forces Day in Ukraine. The day is especially significant this year, 285 days after Russia launched its full-scale war against Ukraine. Spirit of America has delivered over 200 tons of lifesaving protective aid to Ukrainians on the front lines. Much of...

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