For students who live in rural communities, a bicycle is truly a gift that keeps on rolling. Bikes cut travel time by more than half, making a huge difference for those who face long distances to school. By hopping on their bikes and pedalling to class, students save energy, arrive on time, and have better […]
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Aug
Around the world, children wake up excited and happy to go to school, eager to learn something new every day. But when teachers lack the materials that they need to teach, it creates a barrier to the children’s progress and potential. Providing items like textbooks and teaching aids through Chalice’s gift catalogue can make such […]
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Aug
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Living in a region like Kamuwongo, Kenya where little rain falls and temperatures are high, can be challenging. The staff and Franciscan Clarist Sisters, who run Chalice’s Mercy Care sponsor site, work to support the families, who mainly rely on farms for their food and income. “Due to the dry climate orchestrated by low rainfall […]
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Aug
Aug
Thanks to everyone who supports our Christmas WonderFund or gave the gift of a Christmas celebration through the gift catalogue, the sky was the limit. “They knew that they wanted to make these events extra special and unforgettable,” says Eunice, Tondo site director. They decided to throw two parties – one for sponsored children, and […]
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Aug
Aug
Teachers can tell when students arrive at school hungry. The children are listless, unfocused, and often fall sick. The Liceo de Bethlehem elementary school sits in a tropical island community of Laoang, the Philippines, where Chalice’s Samar site serves. Many families in the community live below the poverty line, and food insecurity is a growing […]
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Aug
Aug
In her small Haitian town, 8-year-old Isemaylie dreams big. She spends her days playing with dolls, imagining herself as an engineer, crafting a better future for her troubled country. Her cheerful mother, Jean Mirlande, fills their home with laughter, working tirelessly as a laundress to make ends meet. But Jean Mirlande’s sunny attitude masks a […]
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Aug
Aug
David is a lively 9-year-old bursting with creativity and a love for singing. His family can’t imagine him not talking, crooning, or socializing. He happily goes to class, grateful for the support of his sponsor through our Nairobi site in Kenya. David was born with a dark mark on his tongue, and his parents, Gerald […]
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Our site staff in Sucre are aware that childhood malnutrition is a pervasive issue in Bolivian families, like the ones they work with in two difficult neighbourhoods of Sucre. They cite national statistics that say 16% of children under five are malnourished and 50% are anemic. Most of the sponsored children in Sucre site live […]
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Jul
This Sunday, July 27, we celebrate World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. It is a chance to pause and the wisdom age brings. Our Tukuy site staff in Bolivia know that there are certain home visits that cannot be rushed. They eagerly anticipate their visits with sponsored elders, knowing that a cup of tea […]
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Jul
Jul
We’re not counting the days… but it’s only 162 until Christmas! Each year, our sites joyfully look forward to celebrating Christ. Last Christmas, Hemalatha and her family celebrated at home as well as with their parish community. “We are deeply grateful for the Christmas fund we received from Chalice, which made our celebrations even more […]