Category Archives: Philippines

The Art of Healthy Living

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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 […]

Josephine’s brain tumour surgery, Samar, The Philippines

Josephine's brain tumour surgery, Samar, The Philippines

Mother of five needs urgent brain surgery in Manila.  Funding Request: $16,151.54 CAD  Critical Need: CNPSL0125 Josephine is a high-energy mother of five, two of whom have already graduated from college. Two of her school-aged children, Eva and Johm, are sponsored through Chalice’s Samar site. Josephine’s husband, Elizar, is a fish vendor, and they are […]

The power of sponsorship

The power of sponsorship is ensuring a child’s education isn’t something they have to leave behind. Sponsoring a child supports them through education and your belief in them inspires them to work harder.   María Jesús is a mother of four girls, aged six to 24, two of whom are sponsored through Chalice’s Yapacaní site.   Eight […]

A Journey of #Hope24 this Advent

It’s time for an Advent countdown! Pope Francis has announced that the 2025 Jubilee Year will focus on one powerful theme- Hope. In preparation for this special year, he has asked us to pray and prepare our hearts throughout 2024. And with all the Christmas chaos…. a little extra dose of hope in the weeks […]

Support for 34 families affected by fire at Aroma Temporary Housing, Tondo, Philippines

Support for 34 families affected by fire at Aroma Temporary Housing, Tondo, Philippines

Funding Request: $46,104.54 CAD  Project Code: DFPTA1024  At around 10:30pm one night in March 2024, a fire broke out in the densely packed Aroma Temporary Housing neighbourhood in Manila. It was a three-alarm fire before midnight, and crews battled the flames until sunrise, according to local news reports. The fire forced 652 families out of […]

Sponsorship: Through Kim’s Eyes

When Kim was asked to paint an image of ‘sponsorship,’ his mind filled with vibrant, joyous images. “The hot air balloon is the representation of Chalice for me,” says the 16-year-old artist. “It symbolizes hope, journey, love, and being light and free.” Kim was sponsored through our Tondo site in the Philippines when he was […]

Vivian chooses Families over Fear

Vivian, a busy mother of five, overcame her biggest fear – public speaking. Like many, getting up in front of a group of people scared her. However, when Chalice’s sponsor site in Tondo was searching for volunteers, she decided to step out of her comfort zone. She began facilitating Chalice’s programs to help the families […]

The Gift that Can’t Wait

Through the ‘While We Wait’ fund, the child and their family can begin participating in the program from the moment they’re enrolled.