In the heart of Wa Municipality, 136 children – many living with intellectual disabilities—arrived each day to learn, grow, and reclaim a dignity too often denied to them. Among them are 63 sponsored children supported through Chalice, and 73 non-sponsored classmates who share the same classrooms, the same dormitories, the same fragile infrastructure. Yet behind […]
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Starehe Eighteen kilometres north of Nairobi’s city centre, in a rural pocket of Bustani Estate, young women of exceptional academic promise arrive at Starehe Girls Centre carrying both brilliance and burden. They come from economically fragile families – many from single-parent households, some total orphans – where poverty, food insecurity, and limited opportunity have long […]
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In the communities of Konta and Loho in the Wa region of Ghana, families have long carried the weight of systemic poverty and fragile food systems. For many households, daily meals depend heavily on irregular government support and seasonal income. When these systems fail, as they often do, the consequences fall most heavily on the […]
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Funding request: $3,866.95 CAD Critical Need: CN-IMV0226 For many years, Josh has worked tirelessly as a daily-wage laborer, doing whatever work she could find to support her family. Despite her age, she continues to take on physically demanding tasks through government labor programs and agricultural work so she can help provide for her household. Her […]
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Funding request: $1,506.18 CAD Critical Need: CN-PBB0226 Pedro is a devoted father who spent most of his life working tirelessly to provide for his family. Through farming and carpentry, he supported his household with determination and pride. Known as a hardworking and dependable man, Pedro always ensured that his family’s needs came before his own. […]
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Funding request: $1,208.27 CAD Critical Need: CN-KBB0326 Patrick is a bright and creative twelve-year-old boy who dreams of living like other children his age. He enjoys drawing and art at school and is known for his cheerful spirit and love for his family. As the youngest twin in his family, Patrick shares a close bond […]
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Funding request: $2,333.16 CAD Critical Need: CN-ITK0226 For many years, Josh has worked tirelessly as a daily-wage laborer, doing whatever work she could find to support her family. Despite her age, she continues to take on physically demanding tasks through government labor programs and agricultural work so she can help provide for her household. Her […]
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Tondo’s 2025 graduates are already making an impact, with many securing employment soon after finishing their studies and others preparing for professional licensure exams. Their achievements reflect the power of education, determination, and support—opening doors to brighter futures for themselves and their families.
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Funding request: $11,389.40 CAD Critical Need: CN-TMM0226 Philmon is a hardworking and determined student who dreams of becoming a teacher one day. He enjoys playing football and helping his family with gardening whenever he is at home. Despite living in difficult circumstances, he remains focused on his education and hopeful about building a brighter future.Philmon […]
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Funding request: $1,747.70 CAD Critical Need: CN-ZKK0226 Mercy is a bright and friendly 17-year-old who enjoys spending time with her friends and attending youth activities at church. She is currently in Grade 10 after successfully passing her national examinations, and she dreams of continuing her education and building a hopeful future. Mercy comes from a […]