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.

Ironclad support for US troops, diplomats, and partners in the Middle East

by Alan Reyes | Jul 23, 2024 | Middle East / Central Asia

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 Middle East, I understand the ...

From isolation to innovation: Student-led UActive projects revitalize hard-hit Mykolaiv, Ukraine

by Adriana Teluk | Europe

The UActive program teaches and empowers Ukrainian students to rebuild their schools, ...

Taiwan’s resilience reaches new heights with crisis response drone training

by Brittany Egosque | Asia Pacific

In the heart of Taipei, amidst towering buildings and bustling streets, I heard the air buzz ...

The gift of a free and better life

by Rachael Mohr | Dec 24, 2021 | The American Spirit

As we head into the holiday weekend, keep in mind our deployed troops and diplomats who will not be coming home for the holidays. The greatest gift to America is the steadfast dedication of our servicemembers as they strive to protect our nation’s well being, and...

An Army infantry officer’s service to the nation

by Rachael Mohr | Dec 9, 2021 | The American Spirit

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,...

A message from Jim Hake

by Jim Hake | Dec 8, 2021 | The American Spirit

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...

Serving in and out of uniform in Afghanistan

by Rachael Mohr | Dec 3, 2021 | Project Updates

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...

Working together will make America stronger

by Spirit of America | Nov 23, 2021 | The American Spirit

Greetings, Every day, Spirit of America advances and protects America’s interests and values around the world. Spirit of America embodies what we can achieve when we come together and support what’s best in our country. When I first learned about Spirit of America,...

A life in service: from Coast Guard to nonprofit

by Rachael Mohr | Nov 17, 2021 | In the News

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...

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