Sometimes, fighting poverty on this scale can get overwhelming. There are so many people that need our help, so many that count on us…it can be difficult for anyone to have hope and keep fighting in the face of such odds. At times like these, we remember the people we are fighting for. Take Bako, [...]

It’s a new year. At PSH we have been busy trying to finalize our plans and vision for our partner communities this year. The steps we plan to take this year build on the foundation we laid last year. We’ll be increasing our support for educational initiatives substantially this year, helping to make sure that [...]

2012 presented several challenges and opportunities for PSH. We updated our operations playbook, and changed our focus a little bit in our partner communities. The results have been positive so far. To see details, please view our PSH in 2012 page. Thanks so much for your help. We’ll be out with our plan for 2013 [...]

Just a quick message from all of us here at Poverty Stops Here to say “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!”. This has been a great year for us, and our partner communities have benefited, thanks to your efforts. Here are a few highlights: – Motorized Borehole built in Takalafia – Building a new [...]

Hello PSH Friends. Last week, we found out that the band, Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons (check them out on David Letterman here – Youtube) agreed to host a concert benefiting Poverty Stops Here. We are thankful to have this opportunity as ALL PROCEEDS from this concert go to Poverty Stops Here. We’ll also [...]

2012 for PSH is marked by progressive change. We began working to streamline our operations on the ground to maximize the impact of our efforts on our partner communities. We also began to channel more of our resources to the support of Educational initiatives. Now, as we approach the last quarter of the year, our [...]

Quite frankly, it is sometimes difficult to be empathetic about the struggles of people living thousands of miles away. Almost nothing in our surroundings exposes us to the sufferings of others, making it really difficult to relate. That is why we are very grateful for your very generous donations to Poverty Stops Here. Since 2009, [...]

We hope today finds you well. Things have been really busy for us at Poverty Stops Here. Over the last few months, we have tried to streamline our efforts to ensure that our resources are being deployed in the best possible way to have maximum impact on the people in our partner communities. Efosa’s visit [...]

If it were easy, it wouldn’t be a problem worth solving. If it were simple, the system wouldn’t be difficult to fix. And if it were unimportant, it certainly wouldn’t be a sacrifice worth making. So, what are we really doing? Simply put, we are trying. Since the start of 2012, you have invested over [...]

For most of the people in the communities we work with, social security or any other kind of support is not an option. Neither is retiring or kicking back every now and then. In fact, for most of these people, life is characterized by constant struggle to stay above water. They have the determination to [...]