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; […]
Tag Archives: India
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Oct
Oct
Christmas is a season of intention, a time to reach out, send love, and reminding people how much they mean to us! Christmas cards are one of the sweetest traditions of the holiday season, it is a heartfelt way to spread joy and connection with the people we love most. In a world filled with […]
10
Sep
Sep
Today, Diyoni can discuss the world economy with confidence. But growing up, the everyday math was much simpler. In her family, there was just never enough. Sponsorship changed that. Diyoni grew up with her parents, Mariyammal and Periyanayagam, and her two older siblings in a village in south-central India. Despite their hard work as agricultural […]
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Jul
Jul
We’re not counting the days… but it’s only 162 until Christmas! Each year, our sites joyfully look forward to celebrating Christ. Last Christmas, Hemalatha and her family celebrated at home as well as with their parish community. “We are deeply grateful for the Christmas fund we received from Chalice, which made our celebrations even more […]
04
Jun
Jun
Zdena’s itinerary in India was packed with unforgettable moments. The glittering Golden Temple at night, saluting the sun (sort of) in an ashram, and peeking into St. Mother Teresa’s tiny room in Kolkata. But the Vancouverite wasn’t quite prepared to be welcomed by scores of her biggest fans in a small community outside of Bangalore. […]
12
Feb
Feb
A person’s life can change with the right treatment, but for many, that chance is out of reach. Venkata, a 55-year-old man living near our Nellore sponsor site in India, has overcome tremendous challenges. As the devoted grandfather of Anju, a sponsored child who tragically lost her parents at a young age, Venkata has been […]
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Jan
Jan
Sponsorship can be life-changing support for families in need. Every sponsorship story carries its own unique spark of hope. The story of Sivasankari and her mother is a powerful example of God’s love in action through the ‘yes’ of a sponsor like you. Two and a half years ago, Sivasankari’s mother, Devi, was in a […]
08
Jan
Jan
Sponsorship means everything to a child in need. Sponsoring a child shows them that their future truly matters. Thanks to sponsorship, Sirisha, now 21, was able to rise above her limitations and allowed her to start dreaming of a career that used to seem out of reach. Sirisha grew up with her parents and her […]
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Dec
Dec
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! For all the gift givers—give more than presents that fade. A great gift meets a real need. Every year, Chalice creates a Christmas gift catalogue filled with the most essential items for you to decide among. Our local site staff carefully consider the items they deem ‘essential’ […]
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Apr
Apr
Many families in India do not have experience with formal education and dropout rates are high. Guatham dreamed about becoming successful. Chalice donors opened new doors and great opportunities for a boy who began to believe he may not achieve his life goals. Education is an important aspect of life. Growing up the twenty-year-old from […]