This time, we’re sharing our top 5 tips for ‘being a little more of a child yourself’! Saint John Henry Newman’s words grace the cover of our Christmas gift catalogue this year. It comes from a longer quote of his: “May each Christmas, as it comes, find us more and more like Him, who at this […]
Category Archives: Africa
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Oct
Oct
Ruth hails from a hilly, cool-climate region of western Kenya, known for its tea plantations. She and her three little brothers came into their grandmother, Hellen’s, care after their mother died in 2018. Hellen always wanted her grandchildren to succeed in school, but there were many barriers. In Kenya, education until high school is considered […]
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Sep
Sep
Pele, Chalice’s Wa site director in Ghana, and other site staff were concerned about the number of children in their community who were underweight and malnourished. Not only did this affect their physical health and development, but it also caused students’ academic performance to suffer. When students cannot focus in class because of hunger and […]
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Aug
Aug
Chalice’s Saida sponsor site is the town of Gilgil in Kenya. Children look forward to learning, but the worry of what students would bring for lunch was a concern for many. The Saidia site staff, and the teachers, know that the children are arriving at school hungry. Students’ education is the beginning of their future, […]
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Aug
Aug
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.
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Aug
Aug
Summertime is filled with exciting celebrations like birthdays, anniversaries, and weddings that bring big smiles to our faces. However, finding the perfect gift for these special occasions can be challenging.
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Jul
Jul
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 […]
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Jul
Jul
Nandomkpee, a farming village in Ghana with a population of approximately 800, did not have a nursery school close by. Very young children were walking, or being carried by their mothers, to the next village to attend school.
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May
May
Teamwork makes the dream work! Fr. Vargese, our Baraka site director in Kenya, admired how the Chalice family circles always had a strong sense of unity and took on problems as a team. The site had monthly group meetings which were a safe place to share personal challenges, find support, and make progress together.
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Apr
Apr
Any gardener will tell you that the best tasting vegetables are the ones you grew yourself. Sr. Janefrances, Mombasa site director, realized there was a need for gardens in her community in Kenya. Though they start small, gardens grow to make a huge impact, especially for those who aren’t getting all their essential nutrients.