For sponsored families in India, the building of 30 new homes is more than a safe place to live. These homes empower 137 family members with a sense of ownership, pride, and dignity for the first time. Coming from extreme poverty and instability, these families were living in cramped, shared spaces, and makeshift huts with […]
Category Archives: Community
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In India, tribal communities and families affected by HIV endure extreme poverty, making the safety and dignity of owning a permanent home out of reach. We are directly addressing this urgent need by helping provide permanent housing to 25 sponsored and one non-sponsored families in Nellore and Makkuva. Identified as families most in need by […]
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Jul
In the midst of war, uncertainty, and prolonged darkness, communities in the Lviv region of Ukraine continue to fight not only for survival, but for the preservation of education, safety, and hope. For several years, families and children in Shchyrets, Hodovytsia, and Sulymiv have endured devastating blackouts caused by repeated attacks on the country’s power […]
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Outside Nairobi, in rural Njathaini, the Starehe Girls Centre offers a transformative experience to 127 remarkable young women. This charitable national boarding school gives girls from economically disadvantaged backgrounds the care, academics, and practical skills to overcome poverty. To boost its mission of self-reliance, the school is launching a six-month high-potential broiler-chicken production initiative. Funding […]
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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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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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This annual celebration emphasizes the importance of volunteering and honors the impact of those who make a meaningful difference. Volunteers are invaluable to our work here at Chalice. Their contributions make a profound difference and are essential in helping us achieve our mission. Chalice is dedicated to supporting vulnerable children in developing countries to complete […]
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Dec
HO! HO! HO! It is that time of year to get out your Christmas decorations and nativity scenes. This is also a special time of year for Chalice’s Nellore sponsor site in southern India. Site staff love to organize small gatherings for the community to enjoy during the season – everyone looks forward to attending. […]
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Aug
“The skills training will impact positively on the life of many families at the site.” These mothers are not just smiling because they’re bedecked with beads, but because they are modeling their popular new designs! Communities in Ghana have been greatly impacted by shutdowns during the pandemic which closed markets, impacting both incomes and access […]