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Celebrating the True Meaning of Christmas in Bangalore

Sometimes the best Christmas gift is just giving love and joy without expecting anything in return. That’s what Anto Mercy, a Grade 6 student in LR. Nagar, India and her family did last Christmas. The family has lived in LR. Nagar, in our Bangalore site, an extremely impoverished community in India, for 30 years. Anto […]

Christmas in July: A Countdown with a Purpose

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If you love Christmas, there’s always a good time to think about this blessed holiday — despite the blistering hot weather as of late! But, with only 171 days until Christmas, it’s never too soon to start spreading the joy. So, help us celebrate Christmas in July! At our Chiclayo site in Peru, joy was […]

From Hunger to Hope: How School Lunches Changed Two Brothers’ Lives

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For brothers Jon Paolo and John Poya, the five-kilometer walk to school was often fuelled by little more than sheer determination and a small container of plain rice. Living in Laoang, the Philippines and raised by a single father, Jon Paolo (13) and John Poya (16), along with their younger brother and sister, have faced […]

The Eh-Team: How Canadian Kindness is Changing the World This Canada Day

Happy 159th Canada Day! Today is all about backyard BBQs, fireworks, dressing head-to-toe in red and white (including decking out the family dog), and indulging in a classic beaver tail. But beneath the coast-to-coast patriotism lies the real superpower that defines the Canadian spirit: our massive hearts. Being Canadian is about far more than just […]

Constructing Dreams: The Journey of India’s Next Woman in Engineering

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Ten years in the making, Mamatha’s dream is unfolding like a master blueprint coming to life. After successfully earning her Diploma in Civil Engineering, she now stands at the threshold of her grandest design yet — an acceptance letter into the bachelor’s program for Civil Engineering. This pivotal next step exemplifies why we celebrate the […]

Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day Recipe

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Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad with Tomato Dressing This Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, whether you’re planning a backyard BBQ or a fun family picnic at your favourite park, why not try this easy pasta salad recipe with a twist on the tired old mayo-drenched variety. With its bright grilled veggies and fresh tomato dressing, it’s both healthy and […]

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, […]