In the heart of Wa Municipality, 136 children – many living with intellectual disabilities—arrived each day to learn, grow, and reclaim a dignity too often denied to them. Among them are 63 sponsored children supported through Chalice, and 73 non-sponsored classmates who share the same classrooms, the same dormitories, the same fragile infrastructure. Yet behind […]
Category Archives: Africa
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Starehe Eighteen kilometres north of Nairobi’s city centre, in a rural pocket of Bustani Estate, young women of exceptional academic promise arrive at Starehe Girls Centre carrying both brilliance and burden. They come from economically fragile families – many from single-parent households, some total orphans – where poverty, food insecurity, and limited opportunity have long […]
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In the communities of Konta and Loho in the Wa region of Ghana, families have long carried the weight of systemic poverty and fragile food systems. For many households, daily meals depend heavily on irregular government support and seasonal income. When these systems fail, as they often do, the consequences fall most heavily on the […]
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Funding request: $1,208.27 CAD Critical Need: CN-KBB0326 Patrick is a bright and creative twelve-year-old boy who dreams of living like other children his age. He enjoys drawing and art at school and is known for his cheerful spirit and love for his family. As the youngest twin in his family, Patrick shares a close bond […]
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Funding request: $2,333.16 CAD Critical Need: CN-ITK0226 For many years, Josh has worked tirelessly as a daily-wage laborer, doing whatever work she could find to support her family. Despite her age, she continues to take on physically demanding tasks through government labor programs and agricultural work so she can help provide for her household. Her […]
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Funding request: $4,434.49 CAD Critical Need: CN-KBB0226 Abdi is a bright and cheerful 13-year-old boy with big dreams. He loves playing soccer at school and enjoys English and science. One day, he hopes to become a neurosurgeon so he can help others in hospital settings. Despite the hardship he has known, Abdi remains outgoing and […]
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Funding request: $10,416.38 CAD Critical Need: CN-KBN0226 On the morning of January 5th, 2026, a devastating fire swept through a cluster of timber rental houses in Ragati Village near Mount Kenya Forest. Within a short time, seven homes were reduced to ashes. Among the affected families was 11-year-old Alex and his family. Alex is a […]
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Her sponsor’s generosity helped Cleopatra reconnect with her roots and embrace what matters most —family, faith, and the joy of giving.
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Several years ago, Chalice’s African school farming program took root in Tanzania. The Neema site team spent years working with students and parent groups to plant acres of vegetables, cereals, and orchards. Today, they’re seeing the literal and figurative fruits of their labours. “The continued support from Chalice has significantly impacted the lives of the […]
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Tucked away in the lowlands of a mountain, Luhombero village is 375km from the closest Chalice-supported community. It is one of six tiny villages that form a region called Ilonga. The rural community faces many grave challenges, but there is also reason for lively hope. Through the tireless efforts of Fr. Kidata, our Mbinga site […]