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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Mar
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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Feb
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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Feb
Feb
“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 […]
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Feb
Feb
The young women graduating from Starehe Girls Centre are brimming with potential for laudable careers. These gifted and motivated students are ready to become engineers, doctors, lawyers, architects, and leaders of tomorrow’s Kenya. But for many, university tuition is an insurmountable barrier. “Most students are from families that are not able to pay their […]
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Jan
Jan
Gerald’s family has always lived a simple life, one that’s full of hard work. The no-frills family lives near our Samar sponsor site in the Philippines. Gerald’s grandparents, both farmers and senior citizens, have been struggling to make ends meet. His grandmother also works as a janitor in their school and village. For them, having rice and […]
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Jan
Jan
Sponsorship can be life-changing support for families in need. Every sponsorship story carries its own unique spark of hope. The story of Sivasankari and her mother is a powerful example of God’s love in action through the ‘yes’ of a sponsor like you. Two and a half years ago, Sivasankari’s mother, Devi, was in a […]
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Jan
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Sponsorship means everything to a child in need. Sponsoring a child shows them that their future truly matters. Thanks to sponsorship, Sirisha, now 21, was able to rise above her limitations and allowed her to start dreaming of a career that used to seem out of reach. Sirisha grew up with her parents and her […]
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Jan
Jan
Issac and his wife, Sarah, live with their toddler and baby in a small house near our Orissa sponsor site. They are daily wage labourers, but do not have a farm of their own. In March 2024, their area had a power cut. It was getting dark, so Isaac lit a candle and placed near […]
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Jan
Jan
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 […]