WINS - Overcoming Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a leading cause of injury in the Cottage Grove community. In addition to their personal development and overcoming the effects of spousal/mate abuse, the women of the Women’s Information Network are continuing with their personal recovery and advocacy work. [Read more]

Puruhaes Association Open House

Puruhaes live in Riobamba, Ecuador, in the province of Chimborazo, a province with a large indigenous population. Their language is quechua, and each community has it's own clothing. The poncho, used by men, varies in design and color, as does the anaco (skirt) used by the women. [Read more]

A look at the partnership with Coalition of Immokalee Workers

Self-Development of People (SDOP) in its 37-year history has partnered with more than 5,000 economically poor, oppressed and disadvantaged groups in the United States and internationally.

Recently I sat down to talk by phone with Gerardo Reyes Chavez from the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW), a SDOP recently funded partner, and Jordan Buckley with Interfaith Action, a group that works in partnership with CIW to improve sub-poverty wages and end human rights abuses in the fields. The Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) is a 3,500-member, community-based workers' organization comprised largely of immigrants from Guatemala, Haiti and Mexico that work in low-wage jobs throughout Florida. Keep reading.

Learn how you can make a difference

Have you picked up a newspaper lately only to read yet another story about neighborhood deterioration, youth unemployment, poverty statistics and on and on. The problems seem so big and varied and you wondered for the hundredth time, “what can I do to make a difference right where I live?” Or do you know low-income people in your community facing poverty? If you’re nodding your head and saying “yes” to these questions, then we invite you to read on and learn about the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People and its partnership with economically poor, oppressed and disadvantaged people, because there is something you can do with other people who, like you, want to impact their cities and neighborhoods for the good. Learn how you can make a difference.

Learn about the new SDOP funding strategy

For the next three years SDOP will engage in a new strategy for entering into partnership with people outside of the United States.
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The Self-Development of People (SDOP) ministry affirms God's concern for humankind and participate in the empowerment of economically poor, oppressed and disadvantaged people. Congregations are welcome to use the SDOP logo for interpretation or promotion purposes.
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Droplets of hope

SDOP is partnering to bring clean water to poor villages in the Dominican Republic. Read more.

Promote the One Great Hour of Sharing

The One Great Hour of Sharing offering supports SDOP’s work. Learn how to promote the One Great Hour of Sharing offering at your church.