Dignity. This word echoes in our purpose and mission: to transform villages through family preservation. We believe that God has created each person, loves each person, and desires a relationship with each person. Because of this, He is saddened when his beloved creation lives in brokenness. He desires that each person live the life that He has created for them, and when people are trapped in poverty, imprisoned in injustice, and blocked from resources, God's heart is to rele

Each month, we rely on partners who give a recurring donation to help fund and expand our work. During the month of February, we're seeking 20 additional partners who will give $25 a month. That's approximately the cost of one meal out, or a pair of jeans (on sale), or a hardback bestseller. What can you give up each month to help an apprentice, a student, a family, or our staff in Ghana? We would love for you to join us on this incredible journey of helping women and student

Recently, while on vacation in Colorado, I downloaded books from the Kindle store to my iPad. It’s been ages since I’ve done this, since I prefer the crisp pages of a new book to the glare of a screen with a fresh download. But the tiny town we were in has no bookstore, so I resorted to my tablet screen. It was amazingly easy, and in less than 10 seconds I had purchased a $9.99 book that I thoroughly enjoyed. At the same time, I was a little bothered by how easy it was. It wo

What if you decided to give up something up so that vulnerable families in a low-income country could rise? Mamuna Moro is a mother of three children who lives in the village of Nantan. She carries the responsibility for the income of her family. Her husband, Ali, was in a motorcar accident two years ago and his foot had to be amputated. After the accident, the couple had to give up farming and Mamuna now supports the family by selling porridge. She buys all the ingredients f

by Lisa Tresch, Rising Village Executive Director Many years ago when my husband and I decided to begin giving monthly to a large non-profit organization, there were three things that helped us feel comfortable handing over our money to them: 1) a clear and passionate communication about their mission and purpose, 2) a transparency about about how they used our funds, and 3) stories about the difference our money was making in the lives of real people. I addressed the first