Pele, Chalice’s Wa site director in Ghana, and other site staff were concerned about the number of children in their community who were underweight and malnourished. Not only did this affect their physical health and development, but it also caused students’ academic performance to suffer. When students cannot focus in class because of hunger and […]
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Sep
Sep
Chalice’s Saida sponsor site is the town of Gilgil in Kenya. Children look forward to learning, but the worry of what students would bring for lunch was a concern for many. The Saidia site staff, and the teachers, know that the children are arriving at school hungry. Students’ education is the beginning of their future, […]
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Aug
Chalice’s Saida sponsor site is the town of Gilgil in Kenya. Children look forward to learning, but the worry of what students would bring for lunch was a concern for many. The Saidia site staff, and the teachers, know that the children are arriving at school hungry. Students’ education is the beginning of their future, […]
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Aug
Aug
Chalice’s site directors are passionate about uplifting their communities and keeping families healthy. Our Chiclayo site worker who organizes the nutrition program, Ludi, says “by empowering families, we empower future generations.” Families near our Chiclayo site live in low-income neighbourhoods. They are more vulnerable to food insecurity because they do not have the financial resources […]
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Aug
Aug
Sponsored teen needs ear surgery. Funding Request: $3,842.45 CAD Critical Need: CNINK0824 VP is 16 years old and lives with his parents and his sister. He is very grateful to his Chalice sponsor and the Nellore site to be able to continue his studies, despite living with chronic conditions. Recently, VP has been experiencing severe […]
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Aug
Aug
Nicholas knows that to achieve good grades, children need to maintain their focus in school, and nothing is more distracting than a growling stomach. “The nutrition program is actually one of the most important programs,” says Nicholas, Konta site director.
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Aug
Aug
Summertime is filled with exciting celebrations like birthdays, anniversaries, and weddings that bring big smiles to our faces. However, finding the perfect gift for these special occasions can be challenging.
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Jul
Jul
Mongam, a twenty-one-year-old from India, had dreamed about his future since childhood. He envisioned a career in medical studies, but he understood that his family’s financial situation meant his parents wouldn’t be able to afford it.
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Jul
Jul
Keeping children nourished with wholesome food is top of mind for Chalice’s site directors. Sr. Agnes, Kawambwa site director, knows a balanced meal increases mental clarity and focus throughout the day. Since these students are attending boarding school, our site must make sure they have the proper nutrition and meals while having a full learning […]
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Jul
Jul
Nandomkpee, a farming village in Ghana with a population of approximately 800, did not have a nursery school close by. Very young children were walking, or being carried by their mothers, to the next village to attend school.