This International Youth Day — Wednesday, August 12, 2026 — reminds us that while young men and women across the globe live in vastly different realities, their dreams and aspirations remain the same. Today’s youth are seeking meaningful opportunities: access to education, dignified work, community involvement, and, above all, a voice in shaping their own […]
Category Archives: Ghana
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At our Konta, Ghana site, Tong was in overwhelming pain. Doctors quickly diagnosed him with an inguinal hernia. The intensifying pain in his abdomen made working difficult and even performing life’s simple daily activities challenging. Knowing that the cost of surgery was out of reach for his family, Tong felt helpless, unsure of where to […]
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Built in the 1930s through the efforts of Catholic missionaries, St. Paul’s Primary School was the first elementary school in Nandom. Over 90 years old now, it faces many challenges, including an obvious lack of furniture. Despite being very eager to learn, without desks or chairs, students were sitting on the bare concrete floor during […]
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Jun
This Sunday is especially meaningful — the Catholic Church celebrates Corpus Christi, a time when we reflect on Christ’s presence and generosity. At Chalice, the weekend is doubly special: it’s our Corpus Christi Sponsorship Weekend. Across parishes in Canada, volunteers will be sharing personal stories about the life-changing gift of child sponsorship and inviting parishioners […]
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Health screening is essential to student success, ensuring children are healthy and ready to learn. Thanks to donor support, nearly 500 children in Ghana received vital screenings—identifying and treating conditions early, and preventing more serious health challenges.
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At our Konta site in Ghana harvest season is going well and families are praising the glory of God and thanking donors of our Home Grown School Feeding Program for their help in cultivating a successful harvest.
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Mar
This World Water Day, discover how clean water access and women’s leadership are driving real change in Ghana—improving education, health, and opportunity.
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Feb
Feb
Discover how a cashew farming gift transformed Saamana’s life in Yuornuur, Ghana and inspired sustainable agriculture in his village.
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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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In his Lenten message this year, Pope Leo invited Catholics worldwide to use this period of Lent to listen, fast and come together as a community in Christ. Pope Leo says, “Dear friends, let us ask for the grace of a Lent that leads us to greater attentiveness to God and to the least among us. Let […]