VP’s ear surgery, Nellore, India

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 pain in his right ear. […]

Happy and healthy students in Ghana

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.  

Dayamani’s back surgery, Nellore, India

Funding Request: $4,807.20 CAD Critical Need: CNINK0824B Dayamani is the mother of a sponsored boy named Chandu, who was born with physical and cognitive disabilities. Her husband, Mani, is a daily wage electrician. Dayamani, 32, devotes herself to Chandu’s home-based care. For a year, Dayamani, was experiencing a low back ache that was radiating to […]

Vanitha’s Surgery, Tamil, India

Funding Request: $1,990.51 CAD Critical Need: CNITM0724 In April 2024, Vanitha had severe body and stomach pain. Her fever was alarming, so her parents took her to the hospital. A blood test confirmed she had typhoid fever. The doctors began treatment. While her fever subsided, her severe stomach pain persisted. Her doctors ran a scan and discovered […]

Zambia’s Lunch Program: Nourish and Floruish

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 […]

Latha’s Surgery, Tamil, India

Funding Request: $1,194.44 CAD Critical Need: CNITP0724 Latha is a mother of three young adults: Abitha, a nurse; Santhiran, engaged in daily wage work after completing his welder course; and Abinaya, a BA student supported by the sponsorship program. Latha is still the primary breadwinner, supporting them as an agricultural daily wage worker. Latha’s surgery, […]

Lucas Elías stays in good spirits even after a terrible bike accident

Nine-year-old Lucas Elías stays in good spirits even after a terrible bike accident. He was on his way to his classmate’s house near our Yapacaní sponsor site in Bolivia when he took a terrible fall and faced some serious injuries. Pictured in the wheelchair is Lucas Elías giving us a thumbs up. Although his recovery […]