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The Importance of Access to Clean Water in Africa: How It Impacts Health, Education, and Economic Growth

Access to clean water is essential for human life and development, but unfortunately, it is a luxury that many people in Africa do not have. According to the United Nations, nearly 663 million people worldwide lack access to safe and clean drinking water, and the majority of these people are in Africa. The lack of …

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We Don’t Have to Do It Alone: Toni Temporiti on Empowering Women Through Trust and Community

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17th African Gala

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A Story of Hope


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The Impact of Lifting Women Out of Extreme Poverty

Women in Africa face significant challenges, including poverty, which exacerbates their struggle for …

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Gratitude is Everything

When we come together and give to support our microfinance programs throughout Africa, it’s always …

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A Dignified Reduction of Extreme Poverty in Africa with Microfinancing

A Dignified Reduction of Extreme Poverty in Africa with Microfinancing Partners in Africa provides a …

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Celebrate International Midwives’ Day 2020 – Our Work in Africa Aiding Maternal Healthcare

Why are midwives important? What impact have they had on mothers’ and babies’ health? As we …

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East Africa


When It All Began With a “No”

It all started with a “No” from one of the programs MPA now partners with.  But leave it …

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What a Small Loan in Kenya Can Do

In Kenya, we work with our partner Jamii Bora. For years, a woman named, Ingrid Munro, has been …

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MicroFinance


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What’s the Impact of an Alternative Gift

“What Do I Want for Christmas?”  That’s the question we asked our Executive Director, Heather …

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Resolve to Eradicate Poverty this Year

We are jumping feet first into 2022.  New year’s resolutions are all the chatter.  Maybe …

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5 Ways to Give Before The Year End

There are many reasons to give at the end of the year (and really any time).  Maybe you are …

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The Persistence of Poverty

According to the United Nations, 42% of the population in Sub-Saharan Africa continue to live below …

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Project Expansions


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Giving a Hand Up This Thanksgiving

Dear Friends, We are so grateful to YOU for your support over the 15 years MPA has worked to help …

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Looking Back on 2020

Dear Friends, What a year.  I’d leave it at that, but in looking back, we need to take a moment to …

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We have 34,934 reasons to be grateful for YOU.

YOUR GENEROSITY SPREADS FAR THIS SEASON We have 34,934 reasons to be grateful for YOU.  This number …

Read moreWe have 34,934 reasons to be grateful for YOU.
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MPA Expands Education Programs During 2019

MPA received two major grants in 2019 to explore the ways in which the framework of microfinancing …

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Updates from Africa


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An Update from Africa: February 2021

Hear about our partner programs and their progress during February 2021 from our Program and Grants …

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Remembering Bishop John Baptist Kaggwa

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Bishop John Baptist Kaggwa, founder of the Cow …

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A Look Inside Our Partners Facing COVID-19

As COVID-19 has changed many things for us here in the United States and caused much loss for …

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Updates From Africa: September 15th

Dr. Sherry Teefey, along with sonographers Stacy Reime and Rachel Conrad, have spent two profitable …

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