Tag Archives: education

International Youth Day: Different Contexts, Common Aspirations

International Youth Day young girl graduation in Ghana

This International Youth Day — Wednesday, August 12, 2026 — reminds us that while young men and women across the globe live in vastly different realities, their dreams and aspirations remain the same. Today’s youth are seeking meaningful opportunities: access to education, dignified work, community involvement, and, above all, a voice in shaping their own […]

New Desks, Big Smiles

STUDENTS OF ST PAUL’S TAKING LESSONS ON THEIR DESKS Ghana

Built in the 1930s through the efforts of Catholic missionaries, St. Paul’s Primary School was the first elementary school in Nandom. Over 90 years old now, it faces many challenges, including an obvious lack of furniture. Despite being very eager to learn, without desks or chairs, students were sitting on the bare concrete floor during […]

National Opportunity Day: An Investment in Young Futures

For many North American high school graduates, simply deciding on a career path can feel overwhelming because of the endless options open to them. But for youth in the communities we support, from Bolivia, Ukraine, and India to Haiti, Tanzania, and beyond, the opportunity to attend a trade school or university can feel like an […]

Stitching a Brighter Future: How Nadia is Designing Her Own Destiny

Nadia with her instructor in Paraguay

On this 10th anniversary of World Youth Skills Day, help us celebrate Nadia, an incredibly talented and exceptionally enthusiastic Grade 12 student living in Villeta, Paraguay. At just 17, Nadia is skipping lunch and racing straight from her high school classes to a sewing machine to ensure a future of her own design. Like so […]

From School Lunches to Big Dreams: Where They Are Now

India graduation

Nabisa’s 12-Year Journey From the third grade to graduating with her Bachelor of Commerce, Nabisa is proof that perseverance, an unwavering focus on education, and the generosity of sponsors like you can make dreams come true. Nabisa’s family, from our Bangalore, India site, faced immense financial challenges. Raised by a single mother alongside her two […]

Tondo graduates are making their way in the workforce

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.

When You Sponsor, Futures Bloom

When you look back at how far you’ve come, you begin to recognize the people who helped you get there. Love and support can be the reason a child believes in themselves, and both a mother’s love and a sponsor’s generosity have shaped the trajectory of Brandon’s life. At just 21, Brandon is navigating the […]

Goats and grit bring Ulasita’s nursing dreams to life

When hope feels out of reach, sometimes it arrives on four small hooves. For Bijayanti’s family, that moment of hope changed everything. Bijayanti is a determined mother of three who will stop at nothing to see her daughter Ulasita’s nursing dreams come true. When a gift of goats arrived through Chalice’s gift catalogue, Bijayanti saw more than just animals; […]