Little six-year-old Mathías has a smile that can light up any room, but his infectious joy is most apparent every time he steps into the San Pedro Dining Hall. Mathías lives with his incredible mom, María, and sister, Nadia. He is always excited to learn and is finishing preschool at Mcal. José Félix Estigarribia School. […]
Category Archives: Latin America
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Children in Paraguay are overcoming learning barriers and emotional challenges through tutoring, counselling, and family support. Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Yet for many vulnerable children in Paraguay, educational struggles and emotional challenges create barriers that can shape the course of their entire lives. Through the Conquering Achievements 2 program, […]
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Women in Peru are gaining the skills, confidence, and support to lead change in their families and communities. Chiclayo is a coastal city in Peru where many families face significant challenges, including food insecurity, malnutrition, limited access to healthcare, and educational barriers that reduce employment opportunities. Women are often at the affected by these challenges, […]
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After a successful pilot project in 2022, our Chiclayo site in Peru partnered with Chalice to extend its nutrition program for vulnerable children in two communities. Today, 80 malnourished children come to one of two dining halls for a nutritious lunch, five days a week. One year in, thanks to your endowment’s support, the children […]
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In Villeta, Paraguay, 1,907 people have been supported through training programs helping families move from poverty to independence. Villeta, an industrial centre and port city in Paraguay, is home to families full of potential—but also long-standing barriers to opportunity. Through the “Endeavouring Together” program, communities are building pathways from vulnerability toward dignity, skills, and lasting […]
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Funding request: $23,337.03 CAD Critical Need: CN-PJL0426 Alexis is only a few months old, a child who should be discovering the world through movement, touch, and the comforting rhythm of his parents’ voices. Instead, his life has begun with an unexpected and heavy burden—one that no family is ever prepared to face. His parents first […]
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When the freshly elected Pope Leo XIV appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, phones in our Chiclayo sponsor site in Peru began lighting up. Our colleagues Yolanda, Gladys, and all the sponsor site staff were giddy with excitement. There, dressed in the papal vestments, was their dear former bishop, collaborator, and admired friend. […]
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Our CMAVIL sponsor site has a complicated name, but a simple goal. The Centro Maria Auxiliadora – Villeta is run by the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, a group of religious sisters following the spiritual tradition of St. Don Bosco. Their’s is a zealous spirituality, transforming work into prayer and focusing on education with […]
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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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Chalice’s site directors are passionate about uplifting their communities and keeping families healthy. Our Chiclayo site worker who organizes the nutrition program, Ludi, says “by empowering families, we empower future generations.” Families near our Chiclayo site live in low-income neighbourhoods. They are more vulnerable to food insecurity because they do not have the financial resources […]