Our Nairobi sponsor site works with many families living with the daily deprivations of informal neighbourhoods, or slums. Through the gift catalogue, families are finding novel and inventive ways to achieve greater things for their families. Seven women from two of the Kenyan capital’s most marginalized communities have made significant strides towards economic independence, thanks […]
Category Archives: News
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When our Yapacaní site staff first met Bedulia, the 12-year-old was living with her parents and younger sister in rural Bolivia. Their humble house was made of motacú (palm) leaves. Her father, Felipe, was a farmer, and her mother, Panfila, was a housecleaner. At the time, energetic and outspoken Bedulia thought she wanted to be a lawyer. […]
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When a loved one dies, those left behind must respond to time-sensitive responsibilities and pressing estate issues while deep in grief. Often, this is much more than just a will. You can relieve some of their pain and sorrow by preparing in advance to make this process easier. On the death of her husband Allan, […]
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Holy Week, or Semana Santa, is a deeply sacred week of the year for Catholics around the world. And Lyn, our Bulacan site director, believes that her community holds it closer to their hearts than anywhere else. Their week of traditions and devotions begins on Palm Sunday. Families go to church wearing their finest clothes, […]
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Eva thought she had very few options. She had left school in grade seven and became a young mother. But the Santiago sponsor site in Chile has been with her from the moment her daughter, Ashley, was born, and has never left her side. Ashley was sponsored as soon as she was born, and today, […]
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Christopher is the youngest of seventeen children in a big, blended family, “and was sponsored when he most needed it,” says Br. Marcelin, our Haiti South site director. He was six years old at the time. “He still remembers the moments of joy and happiness he has experienced with his family members at the time […]
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Eva Gloria has an uncommon boast – she was the second child sponsored when our Neema site opened in 2008. She won her ‘silver medal’ when she was five years old and in kindergarten. “Through the sponsorship program, I was provided with uniform and shoes, school bag, and books,” says Eva Gloria. For a […]
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In North America, and many countries around the world, the day before Ash Wednesday conjures mouth-watering images of pancakes. Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Tuesday, is a centuries-old tradition for Catholics using up their fresh ingredients before their 40-day Lenten fast. But a peek into Ukraine’s week-long Масниця, or Masnytsiia, festival puts our Pancake Suppers to […]
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The Philippines celebrates National Nutrition Month every year. This year’s theme was ‘Sama-Sama sa Nutrisyong Sapat para sa lahat’ which means ‘Through PPAN [Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition], let’s collaborate on nutrition security for all.’ Their celebration focused on promoting balanced nutrition and raising awareness about reducing malnutrition. The Bulacan site celebrated nutrition […]
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“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 […]