In Haiti, ongoing political instability, gang violence, lack of employment, and disruptions to basic services have contributed to significant rising costs and a lack of access to adequate, nutritious food. Families throughout Haiti face a greater risk of food insecurity and compromised nutrition — many families with children even having to resort to drastic measures, […]
Category Archives: Haiti
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Sep
Sep
At our Haiti North site, we continue to address the highly volatile environment families are facing daily. Growing political instability, lack of employment, gang violence, and ongoing disruptions to even basic services are contributing to the substantial rise in costs. Families lack access to sufficient, nutritious food, putting them at significant risk of food insecurity […]
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At our Haiti North site, which includes two subsites, soaring prices and critical shortages of everyday goods have put essential school supplies out of reach for local families. Without the required textbooks and learning materials, vulnerable children face severe barriers to education, leading to delayed enrollment, frequent absenteeism, and higher dropout rates. The Education Support […]
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Sep
Rising costs and limited access to basic supplies prevent many families from purchasing required textbooks and school supplies, putting children at risk of delayed enrollment, absenteeism, or early withdrawal from school. This initiative offers emergency education support to sponsored children in Haiti South, ensuring continuous learning during ongoing economic turmoil. This Back-to-School Education Support program […]
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Sep
For Canadians, Labour Day not only marks the end of summer, but also the start of a new school year. Teachers send out their school supplies lists, parents rush to ensure their children have everything they need before heading to class, and kids reluctantly say farewell to another fun-filled two months of summer break. While […]
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Aug
While government-granted individual rights vary across countries, on this annual Individual Rights Day (August 29), we are celebrating the fundamental, God-given rights of freedom, dignity, and self-determination inherent in every person. We often take these rights for granted living in safe, developed countries. However, across the 13 countries where Chalice operates — from conflict-filled Ukraine […]
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Aug
Funding request: $2,705.68 CAD Critical Need: CN-HHJ0726 Dalensky is a quiet, thoughtful 10-year-old who loves reading and dreams of continuing his education. He lives with his mother and several relatives in a small two-room house where eight family members share limited space. With very little income and no steady employment in the household, the family […]
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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.
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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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Apr
This World Malaria Day, we’re reminded of the urgent need for prevention and care. With donor support, Roselene received life-saving treatment—helping her recover from malaria and continue supporting her family and community.