Father of six must save his liver. Funding request: $7,307.24 CAD Critical Need: CN-GNN0625B George has lived his whole life in his rural Ghanaian community where our Nandom site serves. As a son of a farmer, George never had the privilege of attending school. He relies on farming and rearing animals as a source of […]
Category Archives: Ghana
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Jun
Jun
Noela dreamed of one day helping others, even if she wasn’t sure what possibilities life might hold for her. Her family faced many challenges growing up. Noela and her four siblings were raised by her grandmother, Mary Rose, near our Nandom sponsor site in Ghana. Sponsorship found its way into Noela’s life, opening doors she […]
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Jun
An operation will restore movement to paralyzed father. Funding request: $4,532.53 CAD Critical Need: CN-GND0525 Jacob lives with his wife, Judith, their five-year-old daughter, and his late brother’s daughter, who they cherish as their own. Like many rural Ghanaian families, their main source of livelihood and nutrition is from their farm. Despite their hard work, […]
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May
Family in collapsing home needs support to rebuild. Funding request: $7,573.91 CAD Critical Need: CN-GNN0425 Prisca lives with her parents, Paul and Francisca, and her little sister, Lucy, in rural northern Ghana, within our Nandom site. Prisca is a brilliant student and is waiting to join university next year. Her father, Paul, was born with […]
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Feb
“The prayer of the poor rises up to God,” says Pope Francis, alluding to Sirach. As Catholics mark the eighth World Day of the Sick on February 11th, we share one of countless moments that God heard prayers for healing and responded generously. Madam Wanye was supporting her husband and eight children, including sponsored […]
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Dec
It’s time for an Advent countdown! Pope Francis has announced that the 2025 Jubilee Year will focus on one powerful theme- Hope. In preparation for this special year, he has asked us to pray and prepare our hearts throughout 2024. And with all the Christmas chaos…. a little extra dose of hope in the weeks […]
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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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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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Nov
Issahaika’s family found themselves putting together their grocery list but then having to cross off certain items. They needed to prioritize what was most essential for their family, since they have limited funds. They figured out ways to make do, but often even the necessities were skipped.
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Oct
Through the ‘While We Wait’ fund, the child and their family can begin participating in the program from the moment they’re enrolled.
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