Nutrition for children and teens in Las Portadas de Las Americas and La Ladrillera, Chiclayo, Peru

Nutrition for children and teens in Chiclayo, Peru

Help 80 sponsored children overcome malnutrition and grow up healthy and strong. In 2022, our sponsor site launched a one-year nutrition pilot program in two under-served communities in Chiclayo city: Las Portadas de Las Americas and La Ladrillera. The pilot aimed to improve 80 children’s nutritional status, and to develop their parents’ abilities to choose, […]

Embracing lent as a path to spiritual cleansing and service

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Sr. Bindu, Assam site director, India Lent is a path on our journey that provides opportunities for renewal and deepening of our faith. It serves as a bridge, reconciling us with the Divine and reaffirming our declaration to walk in the light of Christ. Repentance, reconciliation, and reparation are essential elements of Lent that lead […]

Ash Wednesday – Embracing Sacrifice and Generosity

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Sr. Amala, Madurai site director, India Lent offers a profound opportunity to delve into themes of sacrifice, atonement, and generosity This Lenten lens serves to draw closer to God by focusing on spiritual renewal, repentance, and selflessness. Lent encourages acts of charity and generosity, reminding us of the call to serve others and share blessings […]

Jubilee with Me – Chalice Sponsorship Sparks Eva Gloria’s Path to Medicine

Eva Gloria has an uncommon boast – she was the second child sponsored when our Neema site opened in 2008. She won her ‘silver medal’ when she was five years old and in kindergarten.   “Through the sponsorship program, I was provided with uniform and shoes, school bag, and books,” says Eva Gloria. For a […]

Masnytsiia: A Colourful Farewell to Winter in Ukrainian Culture

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In North America, and many countries around the world, the day before Ash Wednesday conjures mouth-watering images of pancakes. Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Tuesday, is a centuries-old tradition for Catholics using up their fresh ingredients before their 40-day Lenten fast. But a peek into Ukraine’s week-long Масниця, or Masnytsiia, festival puts our Pancake Suppers to […]

The Art of Healthy Living

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The Philippines celebrates National Nutrition Month every year. This year’s theme was ‘Sama-Sama sa Nutrisyong Sapat para sa lahat’ which means ‘Through PPAN [Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition], let’s collaborate on nutrition security for all.’   Their celebration focused on promoting balanced nutrition and raising awareness about reducing malnutrition. The Bulacan site celebrated nutrition […]

How Special Money Creates Lasting Change

Giving special money is just that… special. In 2023 at our Meru sponsor site in Kenya, nearly 250 children received gifts of special money from their sponsors. For many, it is an exciting opportunity to get things they have been hoping for, whether it is school supplies, clothes, or even food for their families. Imagine […]

The healing hands of Chalice’s supporters

A person’s life can change with the right treatment, but for many, that chance is out of reach. Venkata, a 55-year-old man living near our Nellore sponsor site in India, has overcome tremendous challenges. As the devoted grandfather of Anju, a sponsored child who tragically lost her parents at a young age, Venkata has been […]