In Juakali, Kenya, 19 women are transforming their futures through vocational training made possible by your Chalice’s generous donors. Through knitting, tailoring, and crochet skills development at the Baraka site, participants are gaining sustainable, income-generating skills that foster financial independence and community growth. This women’s empowerment initiative reflects the true impact of donor generosity—creating hope, strengthening families, and building long-term self-sufficiency in vulnerable communities.
Category Archives: Asia
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Feb
Feb
At our Wa site in Ghana, Tien was working hard, learning all the skills necessary to become a seamstress. As she was nearing graduation she was overcome with shock to find out her sponsors had sent her a farewell gift, “Thank you so much for your generous farewell gift,” she writes to her sponsors. “I […]
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Feb
Feb
Founded by Pope John Paul II in 1992, the World Day of the Sick is a day called to prayer, spiritual closeness, and reflection for the entire Church and for civil society, who are all called to recognize the face of Christ in our sick and vulnerable brothers and sisters. This year’s theme – The […]
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Oct
Oct
At just 15, Yeshashri dreams of becoming a fashion designer — but without a sewing machine, her hands-on practice was out of reach. Thanks to a gift through Chalice’s gift catalogue, she now sews every day, building skills and hope for her future.
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Jun
Jun
Zdena’s itinerary in India was packed with unforgettable moments. The glittering Golden Temple at night, saluting the sun (sort of) in an ashram, and peeking into St. Mother Teresa’s tiny room in Kolkata. But the Vancouverite wasn’t quite prepared to be welcomed by scores of her biggest fans in a small community outside of Bangalore. […]
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Apr
Apr
When families receive the gift of house construction or repairs, it isn’t just wood, nails, or sheets of metal, it is hope and comfort. The Philippines faces powerful storms each year. The communities experience heavy rainfall and strong winds that cause damage to their homes. Three families in the Philippines were overjoyed to receive repairs […]
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Mar
Mar
Meet Kazhiini, a young woman whose life has been shaped by love, determination, and the support of her Chalice sponsor. At just four years old, Kazhiini’s life changed when she learned she would have a sponsor through Chalice’s Orissa sponsor site in India. This joy, however, was followed by deep sorrow when her father, Pfokrehe, […]
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Jan
Jan
The power of sponsorship is ensuring a child’s education isn’t something they have to leave behind. Sponsoring a child supports them through education and your belief in them inspires them to work harder. María Jesús is a mother of four girls, aged six to 24, two of whom are sponsored through Chalice’s Yapacaní site. Eight […]
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Oct
Oct
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 […]
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Oct
Oct
When Kim was asked to paint an image of ‘sponsorship,’ his mind filled with vibrant, joyous images. “The hot air balloon is the representation of Chalice for me,” says the 16-year-old artist. “It symbolizes hope, journey, love, and being light and free.” Kim was sponsored through our Tondo site in the Philippines when he was […]