In the riverside community of Nuevo Imperial in Peru, a beautiful act of kindness unfolded. This town and the wider community are among those involved in the Cañete Sponsorship Program. On this particular day, despite their own financial struggles, facilitators and mothers from the local Lady of Mount Carmel community group “Nuestra Señora del Carmen […]
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May
May
As we mark International Day of Families this Friday, we believe every family’s dignity matters. Thanks to your generous support of our Disaster Relief Fund, families in Manila, Philippines, have been able to rebuild their lives after devastating fires. The Fires That Changed Everything In March 2024, a devastating fire swept through Manila’s Aroma Temporary […]
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Mar
Mar
Tondo’s 2025 graduates are already making an impact, with many securing employment soon after finishing their studies and others preparing for professional licensure exams. Their achievements reflect the power of education, determination, and support—opening doors to brighter futures for themselves and their families.
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Dec
Dec
Today is a day dedicated to protecting the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals around the world. The 2025 Human Rights Day theme, ‘Everyday Essentials,’ highlights basic human rights such as health care, freedom from poverty and hunger, and access to education. Chalice is continuously working to uphold these rights, providing opportunities that help children, […]
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Oct
Oct
This time of year, families are gathering for meals and bringing homegrown food to the table. Our families in Kenya are experiencing joy in doing the same, our Mikinduri site launched its kitchen garden project to help promote healthy eating and to help families to diversify their diets. Thanks to the generosity of Chalice’s Lunch […]
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Sep
Sep
Several parents in Chiclayo, Peru, voiced their concern about their children and teens’ nutritional health back in 2022. They decided to put forward some of their sponsorship funds to bring in health professionals to run diagnostic tests on the children. “The result was alarming, and it was evident that many children presented notable signs of malnutrition, […]
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Aug
Aug
Living in a region like Kamuwongo, Kenya where little rain falls and temperatures are high, can be challenging. The staff and Franciscan Clarist Sisters, who run Chalice’s Mercy Care sponsor site, work to support the families, who mainly rely on farms for their food and income. “Due to the dry climate orchestrated by low rainfall […]
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Jul
Jul
Let’s unwrap a little joy in July. Even though Christmas is still six months away, here at the parish of Our Lady of the Annunciation of Condebamba, the heartbeat of our PENNT sponsor site, we’re already feeling the warmth of the season. Recently renovated with the help of Chalice donors, the centre is home […]
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May
May
Our students in Kenya outgrew the classroom, not just in knowledge, but physically, as the space is far too small for the increasing number of children attending school. They haven’t had any refurbishment since 2016, when it was initially built. The Franciscan Sisters run Chalice’s Asembo site in Kenya for pre-primary to grade two students, […]
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Nov
Nov
Christmas is a time of giving, joy, and cherished moments. Our friends and families expressed deep gratitude for the festive holiday cheer at our sponsor site in Zambia. Without the generosity of our donors, Christmas at our sponsor sites would be very different. Our Serenje sponsor site spans a large area in southern Zambia, and […]
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