Tag Archives: farming

‘Miracle’ of nutrition support brings hope to schoolchildren in Haiti

food supplies for Haiti

Our Saint Dominique site is on a mission to nourish bodies and spirits and prove that change can begin with a single meal. The sponsor site used to be on the countryside edge of the capital, Port-au-Prince. Their orphanage, school, and clinic were all on-site. However, political violence and gang warfare began causing daily struggles […]

Where gardens teach and children thrive

tanzania, children carrying some fresh fruits

Several years ago, Chalice’s African school farming program took root in Tanzania. The Neema site team spent years working with students and parent groups to plant acres of vegetables, cereals, and orchards. Today, they’re seeing the literal and figurative fruits of their labours. “The continued support from Chalice has significantly impacted the lives of the […]

Plant kindness during this season of love, growth, and blooming.

Spring has sprung! Spring is known for new beginnings; it is a wonderful time of year to brighten others’ lives after a long winter season. Chalice’s gift catalogue has gifts for all the milestones on your calendar such as baby showers, baptisms, weddings, birthdays, and graduations. There are so many great events to be celebrated, […]

Parents and their children fall in love with gardening in Bolivia

The “Sagrado Corazón de Jesús” daycare is a splash of colour among the brown buildings of Cochabamba, Bolivia. The centre offers pre-school education and, importantly, nutritious snacks and meals daily, with support from Chalice’s nutrition program.  For the littlest ones, trying new foods can be challenging. Fresh produce isn’t always easy for their parents to […]