Our Chiclayo site is in the north of Peru, where families lack basic services such as safe drinking water, sanitation, health care, and quality education. Chalice has partnered with the Centro Esperanza (Hope Centre) to run our sponsorship program there since 2004.
Continue reading “Two new soup kitchens fight malnutrition in Peru”
Strong values, emotional awareness, and leadership abilities are developing in a young child – Jorge. Thanks to the Grow program offered in our Chiclayo site, Jorge participated in the “Regional Assembly of Children and Adolescents.”
Farida learned to be persistent, brave, and grateful during her journey.
When Farida was a small child, her parents passed away, and she spent some time on the streets until being rescued by a kind family. Although it wasn’t easy, she overcame those difficulties and now she is married with four children and works hard to support her growing family. Farida did not have the opportunity to study, but she promised herself that her children would complete their educations.
Continue reading “Fatima became a great leader thanks to Chalice family circles”
In Ghana, the dry seasons have been longer this year while the fertile rainy seasons have shortened. In rural northern Ghana where Bu Roman Catholic Primary School is located– which is attended by many sponsored students from our Nandom site. Due to its rural location, the school faces many challenges and access to water has been an ongoing issue.
Continue reading “Borehole well resolves water needs in Ghana”
Our critical needs fund improves and saves lives around the world. In this case, our friend Ilona in our Pochaiv site, Ukraine, was living a happy and healthy life. When suddenly, the doctor found something concerning at her annual check up.
Ilona’s doctor suspected she had diabetes. But for this condition to appear so suddenly and progress so rapidly, they needed to send for highly specialized diagnostic tests, some of which come with steep price tags. Unfortunately, the tests confirmed the doctor’s diagnosis.
Continue reading “Critical Needs help Ilona to return a fulfilling life”
This time, we’re sharing our top 5 ‘Ways to Celebrate’
Spring is here at last! The warmer months bring many reasons to celebrate and share gifts with our friends and loved ones. Chalice’s gift catalogue is your best place to find gifts for the baby showers, Baptisms, weddings, birthdays, and graduations you have on your calendar.
Our catalogue gifts are a ‘win-win.’ A child, mother, or family in our sites receives a gift they urgently need. Here, your loved one receives a beautiful card that tells them what you gave on their behalf.
P.S. Our 2023 spring gift catalogue is here!
Here are just a few ways you can make this the best spring and summer yet!
Your gift can help parents uplift their whole families. With improved livelihoods, they can serve their children nourishing food and access healthcare.
Nadiya and her husband, Ihor, live with their six children in a little village about 80 km outside of Ternopil city in Ukraine. They practice their Christian faith together every day praying the rosary and regularly attending mass to receive communion.
A child and their family benefit through sponsorship in many ways. For instance, helping to restore a home. This was the case for Stephen’s family. Stephen is 79 years old and is the guardian of his two young grandchildren. They lived in a house without a proper floor, stable roof, or even a firm foundation – which was a danger for all the family. Furthermore, they lacked food and household necessities.
Alfajores are a beloved dessert in Peru. Two light and flaky cookies filled with dulce de leche, or a traditional blancmange cream, or both!
You’ll need a rolling pin and a circular cookie cutter.
The Cañete site in Peru runs the Santa Ana soup kitchen, which is attended daily by numerous children, teens, and adults. Most of them struggle with food insecurity and have signs of malnutrition and anemia.
Continue reading “Santa Ana soup kitchen in Peru fights malnutrition”
