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San Pedro’s Littlest Big Warrior

Little six-year-old Mathías has a smile that can light up any room, but his infectious joy is most apparent every time he steps into the San Pedro Dining Hall. Mathías lives with his incredible mom, María, and sister, Nadia. He is always excited to learn and is finishing preschool at Mcal. José Félix Estigarribia School. […]

A Recipe for Joy: How a School Lunch Program Sparked a Community Miracle

Something truly amazing is happening at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School in Akaiga, Kenya. What started as a mission to fill children’s bellies with fresh, nutrition-packed foods has blossomed into a thriving community of energetic and eager kids with endless smiles — and it’s all thanks to your incredible support! When the school feeding […]

A Father’s Strength, A Son’s Future

A graduated child in Kenya holding his degree

“My father worked with his hands so that I could work with my mind” Thanks to the unwavering support of his dedicated father and Chalice sponsor, Issac was able to use his unwavering focus and technical talent to achieve his dream of becoming a Software Engineer. Isaac’s path is a powerful example of how, with […]

Academic and Mental Health Support for Children and Families in Paraguay

Children in Paraguay are overcoming learning barriers and emotional challenges through tutoring, counselling, and family support. Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Yet for many vulnerable children in Paraguay, educational struggles and emotional challenges create barriers that can shape the course of their entire lives. Through the Conquering Achievements 2 program, […]

Women Creating Change in their Communities, Peru

Women in Peru are gaining the skills, confidence, and support to lead change in their families and communities. Chiclayo is a coastal city in Peru where many families face significant challenges, including food insecurity, malnutrition, limited access to healthcare, and educational barriers that reduce employment opportunities. Women are often at the affected by these challenges, […]

How Donor Support Brings Sports to Visually Impaired Children

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As the world comes together to celebrate the excitement of the FIFA World Cup, we’re reminded that sports are about much more than what happens on the field, pitch, or court. They shape confidence, build friendships, and create a sense of belonging—especially for children. At Saint Mary’s School for the Visually Impaired in Kawambwa, Zambia, […]

From Malnutrition to Thriving: One Year of Nutrition Success in Chiclayo

children having their Nutrition lunch in Peru

After a successful pilot project in 2022, our Chiclayo site in Peru partnered with Chalice to extend its nutrition program for vulnerable children in two communities. Today, 80 malnourished children come to one of two dining halls for a nutritious lunch, five days a week. One year in, thanks to your endowment’s support, the children […]

Transforming Lives in Villeta, Paraguay

In Villeta, Paraguay, 1,907 people have been supported through training programs helping families move from poverty to independence. Villeta, an industrial centre and port city in Paraguay, is home to families full of potential—but also long-standing barriers to opportunity. Through the “Endeavouring Together” program, communities are building pathways from vulnerability toward dignity, skills, and lasting […]

A Father’s Foundation: How Sponsorship Rewrites a Family’s Story

Brian was just a teenager when he lost his parents. To keep his younger siblings afloat, he dropped out of school in grade eight to do heavy casual labour on construction sites. It was exhausting work, but it introduced him to welding. He picked up the trade fast, but he could never scrape together the […]

From struggle to stability thanks to Sponsorship

Gunasree’s life transformed remarkably after joining the sponsorship program in 2014. The family’s journey was not easy. They struggled to meet the educational expenses of their two daughters and weren’t sure how they would be able to keep going. Like a ray of light driving through the darkness, the Chalice sponsorship program enrolled both girls […]