Category Archives: Guatemala

Build a civilization of love this Lent

inspiring high school students

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 […]

When You Sponsor, Futures Bloom

When you look back at how far you’ve come, you begin to recognize the people who helped you get there. Love and support can be the reason a child believes in themselves, and both a mother’s love and a sponsor’s generosity have shaped the trajectory of Brandon’s life. At just 21, Brandon is navigating the […]

Journey with us again this Lent

After the great feedback following last year’s Lent and Advent Companions, we have prepared another booklet for 2026 to enrich your daily prayer and practice. Our Lent Companion: Waiting, Walking, Rising is a small booklet of short but profound daily reflections that supporters can pray with as they walk from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday. […]

New year, same mission

As we close out 2025, we welcome 2026 with open arms. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the sponsors and supporters who have helped turn dreams into reality for so many young students. As we step into this new year, our mission remains the same: to reveal God’s love in action by serving the poor, together with […]

25 and Rising

24andrising chalice

Your sponsorship can become the steady encouragement that helps them keep climbing.

Pope Leo and Chalice see ‘new signs of hope’ in the same places

Philippines lunch

In his letter to the faithful for World Day of the Poor, the Holy Father points to the marginal places that offer the most promise for tomorrow’s world.

We’re not ‘kidding’ – the Good News Goats are here!

Christmas Gift Catalogue 2025

When it comes to generosity, you can really bleat expectations when you give one of 13 new goat characters through our gift catalogue. These charming animated goats will put a smile on your face while giving children and families the items they need most.

A Journey of #Hope24 this Advent

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 […]

Asie’s Health Triumphs: Striving for better health

Aise’s mother and father were living every parent’s fear: not being able to feed their kids. Many children at our sponsor sites do not have a healthy diet, resulting in malnutrition, anemia, and other health concerns. Four-year-old Aise needed to improve her health after her nurse was concerned for her well being. Aise relied on […]