Sites

• Tukuy Pacha
• Amanecer
• Guadalupe
• Yapacani
• PENNT
• Sucre

Challenges

• Political and economic instability of the country
• Strengthening of the Sites teams is still in progress
• High levels of malnutrition and lack of government basic services to address it
• The quality and access to public health are precarious
• Low levels of achievement in mathematics and literacy

Bolivian sites’ goals for April 2024- March 2025

Education

Ensuring 95% of sponsored children advance academically, with strong support for secondary and post-secondary education

Nutrition

Aiming for 70% of children over 6 to achieve a balanced diet and healthy development

Early Childhood

Promoting early stimulation and preschool readiness

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Family Engagement

Strengthening family communication, harmony, and economic self-sufficiency through entrepreneurship

Disability Support

Enhancing integral development for children and youth with disabilities

Community Leadership

Empowering family circle leaders to influence local decision-making and promote human rights.

Sites

• Arica
• Santiago

Challenges

•  The high cost of living makes it difficult to assist those in need
• The legal situation of migrants makes it difficult to access basic public services
• Challenges for staff retention due to the high cost of living

Chilean sites’ goals for April 2024- March 2025

Child Empowerment

98% of children recognizing their rights and improving mental health

Family Belonging

Strengthening community identity and sustainable family businesses

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Community Safety

Collaborating with local authorities to address domestic violence and neighborhood security.

Sites

• Nandom
• Konta
• Wa

Challenges

• Impact of Inflation: High inflation rates in Ghana increase operational costs, affecting community projects, staff salaries, and human development programs
• Challenges in Special Needs Support: Lack of skilled staff and funding hampers tailored education and social work for children with special needs in Ghana sites
• Inclusive Development Programs: Focus on women empowerment leads to gaps in holistic development, neglecting boys and men in key areas like mental health and household income
• Rural Accessibility Issues: Remote locations and poor infrastructure make reaching beneficiaries costly and time-consuming, affecting service delivery consistency
• Staffing Difficulties: Recruitment and retention challenges arise due to remote locations, isolation, and high turnover, leading to staffing shortages

Ghanaian sites’ goals for April 2024- March 2025

Education

Academic support through textbooks, extra classes, and school supplies

Nutrition

Feeding programs and disaster relief for vulnerable families

Health

Health insurance for all sponsored families

Community 

Income generation for families through capital projects that focus on processing, packing and marketing of shea butter and soap making for local markets

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Family Engagement

Vocational training and business support for families

Disability Support

Special support for children with special needs especially the deaf and mental challenges

Community 

Community infrastructure like school buildings, kitchens, and solar installations

Environmental

Intensive tree planting for environmental protection and fruit production

Sites

• Luis Amigó

Challenges

• The lack of opportunities for young people forces them to migrate or engage in illegal activities
• High levels of malnutrition and lack of government basic services to address it
• Diseases related to contaminated water and sanitation services
• Low levels of academic performance

Luis Amigó site’s goals for April 2024- March 2025

Education

Improving reading, writing, and school retention

Faith and Values

Promoting Christian values and environmental care

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Community Development

Supporting infrastructure, health, and productive initiatives.

Sites

• Haiti North
• Haiti South
• St. Dominique

Challenges

•  Families are challenged to cover increasing education costs to keep youth in school
• Food insecurity and access to good water are daily challenging realities
• Access to basic health services is an increasing challenge
• Youth need better access to trade skills programs that could lead to an actual job
• Families need social, psychological, and spiritual support

Haitian sites’ goals for 2024-25

Education

Ensure 90% of sponsored children complete their education through financial and academic support

University

Help 230 students enter university and provide vocational training for older children.

Education

Implement weekend school programs to address educational gaps caused by insecurity

Community 

Strengthen family circles with training, income-generating activities, and cooperative development

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Family Engagement

Promote financial independence through bank accounts, business training, and leadership development

Community

Encourage community solidarity through visits, prayer services, and support for bereaved families

Community 

Enhance access to clean water, healthcare, education, and sanitation

Community

Promote economic empowerment and social cohesion through community events and support networks

Sites

• Assam
• Bangalore
• Berhampur
• Goa
• Imphal
• Kerala
• Madurai
• Mangalagiri
• Nellore
• Orissa
• Tamil

Challenges

• Anemia and Malnutrition: Low access to testing, poor diet diversity, cultural food preferences, and poverty contribute to persistent anaemia among children and mothers
• Delays in currency conversion and fund transfer to Chalice accounts, which impede  financial planning and fund disbursements to beneficiaries
• Banking infrastructure in rural areas:  poor digital services, which  delay transfers to the beneficiary’s account
• Transient population  – parents move due to livelihood, hence, children’s education is of secondary importance
• School and University drop out by girls: Social issues like early marriage, caregiving roles, and gender norms, particularly in Grades 9–12, lead to school discontinuation.

Indian sites’ goals for 2024-25

Education

Achieve 100% school attendance and eliminate dropouts

Nutrition

Ensure children maintain normal BMI and good health through regular check-ups and nutrition

Health and wellness

Train adolescents in life skills, reproductive health, and awareness of child rights

Financial

Encourage income-generating activities and financial literacy

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Education

Support academic growth via tuition, scholarships, and skill development programs

Nutrition

Promote kitchen gardens and food security for families

Health and wellness

Provide safe housing and sanitation facilities

Community 

Promote savings habits and internal lending

Sites

• Asembo
• Baraka
• Mercy Care
• Meru
• Mikinduri
• Mombasa
• Nairobi
• Saidia
• Starehe

Challenges

• Educational Barriers: Families struggle with indirect costs and high fees, leading to school dropouts
• Impact of Corruption: Corruption and fraud hinder program effectiveness and development
• Youth Unemployment: Mismatch of skills and job opportunities leaves many young people jobless
• Staff Turnover Issues: Other non-profit organizations in the country offer high-paying salaries to staff with valuable experience, such as one of our staff members. This affects some of our sites.
• Mental Health Challenges: Illness, substance abuse, and job pressure lead to mental health crises.

Kenyan sites’ goals for 2024-25

Education

Ensuring 100% school attendance and transition to higher education

Education

Providing school supplies, uniforms, and fees

Nutrition

Enhancing nutrition through school feeding programs and kitchen gardens

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Family 

Supporting families with financial literacy, income-generating activities, and improved housing

Health

Offering psychosocial support, medical checkups, and vocational training

Community Leadership

Community-level improvements include water access, sanitation, classroom construction, and digital learning initiatives.

Sites

• Ayolas
• CMAVIL
• Don Bosco
• Pukavy

Challenges

• People settle on land illegally to have a place to live without the possibility of access to basic services
• The quality and access to public health are low
• High levels of malnutrition and a lack of government basic services to address it

Paraguayan site’s goals for 2024-25

Education

Helping children with learning difficulties and guiding youth in vocational choices

Family circles

Promoting leadership, savings, and economic development

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Community Projects

Encouraging mini-projects for local improvements and fostering civic responsibility.

Sites

• Cañete
• Chiclayo

Challenges

• Limitations to access water, electricity, and sanitation
• Low levels of achievement in mathematics and literacy
• High levels of malnutrition and a lack of government basic services to address it
• Barriers to access to education and health infrastructure

Peeruvian site’s goals for 2024-25

Education and Health

Ensuring school completion, dental and vision care, and nutritional improvements

Violence Prevention

Training children to recognize and prevent violence

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Family Resilience

Promoting communication, mental health, and disaster preparedness

Community Engagement

Supporting elderly care, renewable energy, and civic participation.

Sites

• Bulacan
• Samar
• Tondo

Challenges

• Banking services for the population we serve – due to low balances maintained in the accounts, banks are reluctant to do  business with sponsored parents and/or open new bank accounts
• Large numbers in a family living in a small living space create social issues
• Poor diet and personal hygiene lead to dental issues and anemic conditions in most children
• Poor financial literacy among parents

Filipino sites’ goals for 2024-25

Education

Improve school retention and academic performance through counseling and tutorials

Education

Promote reading and comprehension for elementary students

Education

Provide career guidance and orientation for high school and college transitions

Financial

Encourage small business development and financial management for families

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Education

Support academic growth via tuition, scholarships, and skill development programs

Community

Strengthen family relationships and support systems

Health and wellness

Enhance existing programs like dental care, livelihood training, and social work support.

Community 

Collaborate with barangays to promote peace, safety, and health

Sites

• Mbinga
• Neema

Challenges

• Funding Constraints: Securing consistent funding is challenging due to shifting priorities, which impact poverty alleviation efforts
• Language Barriers: Kiswahili as the national language creates communication challenges, affecting program ownership and effectiveness
• Regulatory Compliance: Navigating Tanzania’s complex rules and regulations for foreign work and funding poses significant challenges
• Staffing Limitations: High salaries offered by NGOs make it difficult to attract qualified staff, impacting program execution
• Logistical Challenges: Long distances, poor transport, and centralized systems hinder collaboration and increase operational costs

Tanzanian sites’ goals for 2024-25

Education

School enrollment, vocational training, and feeding programs

Financial

Family support through  group savings, entrepreneurship, and housing

Community

Community development via food production, water access, and school construction

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Family 

Health nutrition trainings for families; intensive training on small business management for families

Community Leadership

Community-level improvements include water access, sanitation, classroom construction, and digital learning initiatives.

Sites

• Lviv
• Pochaiv
• Ternopil

Challenges

• Families need support to be resilient – social, psychological, and spiritual support
• The increasing cost of food and necessities is a daily challenge
• Basic utilities are unaffordable, such as heating and power
• Schools need support for basic repairs to ensure a healthy learning environment
• Affordability for medical care for those with chronic conditions is a challenge

Ukrainian sites’ goals for 2024-25

Education

Provide tutoring, test preparation, and scholarships for students

Education and Health

Support children with school supplies, food, and medical care

Education

Promote access to arts, music, and language education

Financial

Improve living conditions with essential household items and repairs

Water

Install water purification systems in schools and respond to local needs through grants

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Education

Upgrade school infrastructure and educational tools

Mental wellness

Offer psychological counseling and resilience training for families

Health

Provide heating assistance, dental care, and health interventions

Community 

Support music and art schools, creativity centers, and community programs

Community 

Educate families on food security and healthy nutrition

Sites

• Kawambwa
• Serenje

Challenges

• Management Challenges: Long distances between subsites increase operational costs and complicate management
• Electricity Issues: Frequent power outages disrupt operations and necessitate solar power solutions
• Impact of Natural Disasters: Prolonged droughts affect food security and strain site funding for emergencies
• Economic Pressures: High inflation and living costs hinder program operations and beneficiary well-being
• Community Engagement Limitations: Religious-run sites focus on schools but struggle to address broader community challenges

Zambian sites’ goals for 2024-25

Education

Counseling and life skills training for children

Education

Educational support, including supplies and nutrition, for boarding students

Financial

Family-level training in poultry, crop management, and entrepreneurship

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Community

Community projects include classroom and borehole construction, as well as vocational training in sewing. Agricultural production through poultry production, the production and use of liquid fertilizer, and solar-powered irrigation systems.