One of the most compelling aspects of the FCAP (facilitated collective action process), Spark’s unique approach to community-led development, is its robust impact beyond livelihoods on the social dynamics of communities.
Nowhere is this more apparent than in Burundi….
Read MoreAt the base of Mt. Elgon’s Wanale hill in Mbale district, Uganda, a rural community is tackling financial inclusion and household income challenges. The community of Madenge partnered with Spark in 2015 and graduated in 2018.
In December 2021, three years after their completion of the FCAP, the community invited Spark back to see the change they’d achieved. Here’s a look at the community’s journey...
Read MoreDuring the resource mapping exercise, when villagers document and discuss access to public and shared resources, community members flagged a stubborn travel issue. Although Mwendo is close to a nearby road, it narrows before reaching the village. For residents of the village of 140 homes, this means they can’t transport goods by car and face constraints accessing markets. Cars traveling to and from Mwendo must stop at the nearest neighboring village, where goods are unloaded and carried more than two miles to the village.
Read MoreDespite the hardships of the past year, we are proud that with your support, encouragement, and labor, we made a surge investment in our community partners. Nearly 300 new communities chose to join the Spark family this year.
We talked to one community member, Shakira, about her experience over the last year, as well as her hopes for the New Year…
Read MoreLast April, the Spark team visited the West Nile region in Northern Uganda to meet with organizations working in refugee integration.
Read MoreThe community of Pugwaro recently invited the Spark team, along with several local government officials and neighboring Spark communities, for a day of thanks-giving.
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