Links To Organizations With Whom Spirit In Action Networks

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CFO INTERNATIONAL

Spirit in Action has its roots in Camps Farthest Out International (CFOI).  Del Anderson, SIA’s founder, is president emeritus of CFOI and Jim Thomas, founding board member of SIA, was also a past president of CFOI.  Many of SIA’s original contacts were from Del and Jim’s associations with CFOI. 

This CFOI website has a wonderful selection of the writings of Glenn Clark (founder of CFO) and other CFO leaders including Frank Laubach of Laubach Literacy. 

ECOLOGY ACTION

Ecology Action, founded by John Jeavons, is a non-profit organization that promotes sustainable agriculture systems and local food production.  SIA uses materials from Ecology Action and orders books and seeds for our correspondents.

With John Jeavons’ permission, SIA has summarized the essential aspects of his well-researched method of bio-sustainable gardening.  We send these materials to our correspondents and also consult with the Ecology Action staff when we have questions. 

Ecology Action also has a site in Kitale, Kenya called Manor House in where SIA refers East African contacts for assistance.

BOUNTIFUL GARDENS

Bountiful Gardens, which sells organic and untreated, open-pollinated seeds, is associated with Ecology Action. SIA seeks advice from Bountiful Gardens as well as orders their seeds.

EDUCATIONAL CONCERNS FOR HUNGER ORGANIZATION

ECHO (Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization) is a non-profit, Christian organization dedicated to the fight against world hunger. ECHO is a wonderful source for books, pamphlets, seeds and expert advice.  We consult ECHO with our questions and refer our correspondents to ECHO when seeking specialized information on seeds, growing conditions, and agricultural questions.

TREES FOR THE FUTURE 

Trees for the Future is a non-profit organization initiating and supporting agroforestry self-help projects in cooperation with groups and individuals in developing countries. These projects increase crop yields and help maintain the water table. They fight deforestation, erosion and global warming.

We purchase tree seeds from Trees for the Future as well as seek their expert advice on what types of trees grow best in particular environments. 

TREES FOR LIFE

Trees for Life is an excellent source for tree seeds and all related information.  Their website also has an extensive link section for organizations addressing environmental, health and hunger concerns.

SOLAR COOKERS INTERNATIONAL

Solar Cookers International is SIA’s source for sending solar cookers to developing countries and provides detailed guidelines for building your own solar cooker.