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Read MoreOur Madurai site in India first began in 1997 in partnership with the Sisters of the Cross of Chavannod. "We aim to empower the poor and downtrodden," says Sr. Amala, our site director.
Read MoreTravel with us to gain insight into Chalice's mission and see how it is carried out with our partners in Kerala.
Read More“The atmosphere of the new building is so lovely,” says Sr. Amala, our Madurai site director. “the classrooms are more spacious and ventilated. Teachers have room to teach not only on the blackboard, but by singing and dancing!”
Read MoreOur farming items in the Gift Catalog are aimed at enhancing a community's ability to produce enough food to feed their families, increase incomes, and move towards self-reliance.
Read MoreMs. Geetha lives in the village of Thatanur, part of Chalice's STAR Sponsor Site in Tamil Nadu, India. Tamil Nadu is situated in the southern most state of India, bordering on the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean.
Read MoreA common struggle for families at our sponsor sites is finding consistent employment. When you add barriers like a disability or coming from a stigmatized community, it becomes nearly impossible to find work.
Read MoreThe Tamil sponsor site has begun a program aimed at career counseling and exam preparation. The staff and teachers had noticed a crippling fear among the older students about their higher-level exams – the exams that would dictate the students’ prospects for post-secondary institutions and programs.
Read MoreKate Mosher, Creative Specialist with Chalice, spent time at Chalice’s India sponsor sites this summer, and wrote about one important way your support of people in need is making a difference.
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