The Starehe Girls Centre, just outside Nairobi, is national boarding high school that accepts girls from each county in Kanya who are from economically vulnerable backgrounds. With a mission that goes beyond traditional schooling, the charitable school focuses heavily on practical skill-building. The Starehe Girls Centre believes in fostering independence and honouring the dignity of […]
Tag Archives: nutrition
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Jul
Jul
For brothers Jon Paolo and John Poya, the five-kilometer walk to school was often fuelled by little more than sheer determination and a small container of plain rice. Living in Laoang, the Philippines and raised by a single father, Jon Paolo (13) and John Poya (16), along with their younger brother and sister, have faced […]
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Jun
Jun
Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad with Tomato Dressing This Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, whether you’re planning a backyard BBQ or a fun family picnic at your favourite park, why not try this easy pasta salad recipe with a twist on the tired old mayo-drenched variety. With its bright grilled veggies and fresh tomato dressing, it’s both healthy and […]
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Jun
Jun
Little six-year-old Mathías has a smile that can light up any room, but his infectious joy is most apparent every time he steps into the San Pedro Dining Hall. Mathías lives with his incredible mom, María, and sister, Nadia. He is always excited to learn and is finishing preschool at Mcal. José Félix Estigarribia School. […]
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Jun
Something truly amazing is happening at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School in Akaiga, Kenya. What started as a mission to fill children’s bellies with fresh, nutrition-packed foods has blossomed into a thriving community of energetic and eager kids with endless smiles — and it’s all thanks to your incredible support! When the school feeding […]
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Jun
Jun
After a successful pilot project in 2022, our Chiclayo site in Peru partnered with Chalice to extend its nutrition program for vulnerable children in two communities. Today, 80 malnourished children come to one of two dining halls for a nutritious lunch, five days a week. One year in, thanks to your endowment’s support, the children […]
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Apr
Apr
One of the most popular items in our gift catalogue is food for a family. We often get asked what exactly does food for a family buy? The Dela Cruz family at our Bulacan site in the Philippines they received a bulk supply of dry goods to fill their pantry and provide a month or […]
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Mar
Mar
Celebrating Growth and Gratitude this Easter
At St. Francis Boarding School in Kenya, fruit trees are more than just trees—they bring fresh, nutritious food to children, provide income for families, and support environmental sustainability. Thanks to the Chalice gift catalogue and community programs, these trees are helping children thrive and families flourish, creating lasting change for generations.
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Mar
At our Konta site in Ghana harvest season is going well and families are praising the glory of God and thanking donors of our Home Grown School Feeding Program for their help in cultivating a successful harvest.
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Feb
With a smile Rosita explains that the soup kitchen taught her, “how to treat people and how they should treat her.” That phrase, so simple yet so powerful, reflects the true impact of the support she received. At just 8-years-old, Rosita is the youngest of four siblings and has been attending the Santa Ana Dining […]