Meet Kazhiini, a young woman whose life has been shaped by love, determination, and the support of her Chalice sponsor.
At just four years old, Kazhiini’s life changed when she learned she would have a sponsor through Chalice’s Orissa sponsor site in India. This joy, however, was followed by deep sorrow when her father, Pfokrehe, passed away just two months later.
“It was not easy for her mother to accept the loss of her husband and shoulder the responsibility of taking forward the family along with the education of her {five} children,” says Sr. Sukhalata, our Orissa site director.
Despite this heartbreaking loss, Oniro, showed incredible strength, working tirelessly to ensure her children’s education. Thanks to the sponsorship, she was able to cover school fees, uniforms, and learning materials, giving Kazhiini the opportunity to thrive academically.
Through Oniro’s determination, she built a beautiful home for her family.
Sadly, Oniro passed away in 2023, but the Chalice sponsorship continued to provide hope and support to Kazhiini and her siblings during this difficult time.
“It took time for the children to come out of this shock,” says Sr. Sukhalata. “Chalice sponsorship brought a lot of consolation and support for the family.”
Kazhiini is now 18 and pursuing an undergraduate degree in science.
“Chalice sponsorship not only alleviated immediate hardships,” says Sr. Sukhalata, “but also planted the seeds for lasting change in Kazhiini’s life, making a profound and lasting impact.”