COVID-19 disaster relief funds distributed to Chalice sites
Through the generosity of our Canadian supporters, we have been able to send $1,078,517 CAD to help families and communities deal with the hardships faced because of the pandemic. Two major disbursements were made: $951,104 in cash transfers through our Family Funding model plus $127,413 for individual initiatives. This amount does not include the COVID support that was provided through Special Money, Grants, Gift Catalogue, and Critical Needs.
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Chalice Programs
Sponsorship
Chalice's main sponsorship model is Family Funding. Over the last few years, Chalice has been moving away from our older benefit disribution model in which the decision-making process was controlled at the sponsor site level. As each family is unique, so are their needs and the Family Funding model supports guardians of sponsored children in order that they can be the main decision-makers in budgeting and spending Chalice sponsorship funds within their family. The key to Family Funding's success is that every month, the sponsored child's guardian meets with their Family Circle (a small community group comprised of other guardians and a Chalice field worker). Each member of the group shares their budget for the upcoming month and reports back to the group on their expenditures for the previous month. Another feature of Family Funding is that every family now has their own bank account where sponsorship funds are deposited. Even though Family Funding is very different from the benefit distribution model, it is a requirement that expenses related to the sponsored child's education be given top priority.
Our Family Circles have many benefits. Since peer members hold each other to a high standard, there's an increased level of accountability. The members get to know each other on a personal level, building a sense of friendship and community. An experienced and engaged circle group member can also provide knowledge, skills, and confidence to new families so that they can lift themselves out of extreme poverty. In addition to the knowledge and skills that group members acquire from each other, formal training is also delivered by professionals and site staff on a range of topics, including financial literacy. Some Chalice sites also have programming for elders. There are modifications to the focus of the programming to meet their specific needs. In many cases, the sponsored elders are cared for by Family Circles in their proximity.
Our Family Circles have many benefits. Since peer members hold each other to a high standard, there's an increased level of accountability. The members get to know each other on a personal level, building a sense of friendship and community. An experienced and engaged circle group member can also provide knowledge, skills, and confidence to new families so that they can lift themselves out of extreme poverty. In addition to the knowledge and skills that group members acquire from each other, formal training is also delivered by professionals and site staff on a range of topics, including financial literacy. Some Chalice sites also have programming for elders. There are modifications to the focus of the programming to meet their specific needs. In many cases, the sponsored elders are cared for by Family Circles in their proximity. Sponsorship by the Numbers |
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| Fiscal Year | 2023-24 | 2022-23 | 2021-22 |
| Regions we work in | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Countries we work in | 13 | 13 | 14 |
| Sponsor sites | 51 | 53 | 52 |
| Amount distributed to regions | $19,550,954.84 | $18,698,599.89 | $18,941,022.87 |
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| Africa | 14,180 | 13,603 | 13,598 |
| Asia | 14,713 | 15,075 | 14,747 |
| Haiti | 3,373 | 3,437 | 3,393 |
| Latin America | 11,986 | 12,725 | 12,819 |
| Ukraine | 4,297 | 4,347 | 4,459 |
| Total | 48,549 | 49,187 | 49,016 |
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| Africa | 60 | 51 | 49 |
| Asia | 176 | 189 | 194 |
| Haiti | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latin America | 556 | 684 | 611 |
| Ukraine | 15 | 5 | 7 |
| Total | 807 | 929 | 861 |
| Grand Total | 49,356 | 50,116 | 49,877 |
Demographic Breakdown of Sponsorship
26,194
Sponsored Girls
22,338
Sponsored Boys
545
Sponsored Women
263
Sponsored Men
24,389
Sponsored Girls who are in school
21,337
Sponsored Boys who are in school
36,011
Families with sponsored children
49,356
Sponsored Children and Elder
Community Projects and Programs
Chalice supports sponsor sites with various types of Community Projects & Programs under the following two categories: Human Development Programs (HDP) and Capital Projects (CP).
| Community Projects and Programs |
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| Fiscal Year | 2023-2024 | 2022-2023 | 2021-2022 |
| Funds sent to our sites | $2,941,619.81 | $2,694,401.32 | $2,403,817.60 |
Our projects and programs focus on Education and Training, Food Security, Nutrition and Water, Health, and Community Improvements.
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| Fiscal Year | 2023-2024 | 2022-2023 | 2021-2022 |
| Housing repairs | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| School Repairs | 2 | 16 | 6 |
Housing in India
A lack of adequate housing is a significant issue across many of our Indian sites. Through sponsorship, families are able to meet their daily needs, but not undertake much-needed housing construction or renovations. Since 2021, Chalice sites in India have undertaken housing construction projects that have housed 1,175 people.
| New house construction in India |
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| Fiscal Year | 2023-2024 | 2022-2023 | 2021-2022 |
| Houses built | 83 | 95 | 44 |
| Beneficiaries of new houses in India (2021-2024) |
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| Total Beneficiaries | Children | Adults |
| 1,175 | 664 | 511 |
Mangalagiri Housing Project
In 2023, the Mangalagiri site staff have partnered with Chalice to construct houses for 15 selected families in theIn 2023, the Mangalari site staff have partnered with Chalice to construct houses for 15 selected families in the Amaravathi and Khammam communities. There are 52 people among them, including 28 children, and an average of three to four members per household. More than half of the parents rely on daily labour work, and nine families are headed by women.
Download the 2023 Mangalagiri Housing Project
Zero Cavities
To combat the issue of poor oral health, the Tondo site In Manila has been running their “Zero Cavities” program for four years. In that time, the children’s oral health has improved significantly. There were a few setbacks during the pandemic lockdown hiatus, but progress has been steady since it resumed in July 2021.
Dental check-ups and treatments (oral prophylaxis, fluoride application, pit and fissure sealant, restoration, and extraction)
(SPC= sponsored children)
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Completed Procedures |
1352 SPCs, 136 non-SPC (siblings) = 1488 children |
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Ongoing Intervention |
509 SPCs, 72 non-SPC (siblings) = 581 children |
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TOTAL |
2,069 children |
MAR 2020 – JAN 2021 = NO DENTAL CLINIC
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Phase 2 - from Feb – Dec 2021 (frequent changes of lockdown rules by the Philippine government)
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Online Consultations (incl. urgent cases; Feb – Jun 2021) |
54 SPCs |
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Completed Procedures (Jul - Dec 2021) |
91 SPCs, 31 non-SPC (siblings) = 122 children |
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Dental Home Care (seminars & fluoride application) |
274 non-SPCs |
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TOTAL |
396 children (including online consults) |
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Continuation of Phase 2 - from Jan 2022 to Feb 2023 (lockdown rules are more lenient)
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Completed Procedures |
471 SPCs, 14 non-SPC (siblings) = 485 children 9 parents of SPCs and 12 staff = 21 adults |
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Ongoing Intervention |
1,278 SPCs, 4 non-SPC (siblings) = 1,282 children |
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Dental Home Care (seminars & fluoride application) |
827 non-SPCs |
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TOTAL |
2,594 children & 21 adults |
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Phase 3 interim results – from March 2023 – Oct 2023 (program continues through Feb 2024)
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Completed Procedures |
505 SPCs, 13 non-SPC (siblings) = 518 children 9 parents of SPCs and 11 staff = 20 adults |
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Ongoing Intervention |
741 SPCs, three non-SPC (siblings) = 744 children |
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Dental Home Care (seminars & fluoride application) |
476 non-SPCs, 224 parents |
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TOTAL |
1,738 children & 244 adults |
Nutrition Program
Our Chalice Nutrition Program supports activities that promote and improve nutritional health for children (both sponsored and non-sponsored) in sponsor site communities in Central and South America, Haiti, Africa, and Philippines. Programs include both feeding and educational components and most are supported by a nutritionist, either at the site or the regional office level. To ensure each program addresses the unique needs of the community, the program is flexible and allows for many different designs.
Our sites continue to emphasize the need for nutrition programming for the most vulnerable.
In our 2023-2024 fiscal year, Chalice approved more than $1.3 million CAD for nutrition programs across our sites, to support programs running for 1-3 years, depending on the needs of the program and site.
Read the 2023 Nutrition Impact Report.| Nutrition Programs |
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| Fiscal Year | 2022-2023 | 2021-2022 |
| Meals served | 3,962,037 | 5,152,052 |
| People fed | 42,160 | 24,256 |
| Nutrition programs | 25 | 29 |
| Funds sent to each region | $512,282 | $499,577 |
Disaster Relief
Chalice may provide support to communities in countries where we work following larger-scale natural disasters. This differs from Critical Needs, which are smaller in scale and more focused towards individuals and families. Disasters are calamities resulting from such events as hurricanes, floods, drought, earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions, fires, tsunamis, and other natural forces.
In our fiscal year 2023-2024 the total disaster funding provided was $664,475.10.
You can find a link to a YouTube video in which our site coordinator has reported on the activities and life from the perspective of families in our Pochaiv site: "A Ray of Light: Life through the Eyes of Families in Ukraine" - YouTube
| Disaster relief |
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| Fiscal Year | 2023-24 | 2022-23 | 2021-22 |
| Number of disaster events | 5 | 6 | 12 |
| Funds provided | $664,475.10 | $1,097,791 | $2,703,310 |
In our fiscal year 2023-2024 the total disaster funding provided was $664,475.10.
| Disaster events 2023-24 |
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| Disaster events | Funds sent |
| Valparaiso fire - Chile | $97,057.61 |
| Ayolas floods - Paraguay | |
| Luhombero floods - Tanzania | |
| Haiti Regional Assistance | $362,348.89 |
| Ukraine Regional Assistance | $205,068.60 |
| Grand Total | $664,475.10 |
You can find a link to a YouTube video in which our site coordinator has reported on the activities and life from the perspective of families in our Pochaiv site: "A Ray of Light: Life through the Eyes of Families in Ukraine" - YouTube
Gift Catalogue
Every year Chalice invites eligible sponsor sites to apply for additional support through the Gift Catalogue. In our fiscal year 2023-2024 (Jul 1-Jun 30) the total funds raised through the Gift Catalogue were $2,046,054.20
In the 2012-2023 fiscal year total contributions to the gift catalogue were $1,886,464
Eligibility is based on site capacity and performance in financial and operational requirements. Sites are given a list of items they may use to guide their requests. This program benefits both sponsored and non-sponsored children. There is a broad range of categories in the catalogue and sites use this funding opportunity to supplement activities and reach out beyond the sponsorship program. Some examples are: animals (goats, rabbits, and chickens), educational items (books, classroom furniture, and uniforms), health and hygiene (vaccines, toiletries, diapers, and specific medical needs), skills development, small business support, and community infrastructure like water systems and agricultural support.
Read the Christmas Gift Catalogue Impact Report for 2022-23
In the 2012-2023 fiscal year total contributions to the gift catalogue were $1,886,464
Eligibility is based on site capacity and performance in financial and operational requirements. Sites are given a list of items they may use to guide their requests. This program benefits both sponsored and non-sponsored children. There is a broad range of categories in the catalogue and sites use this funding opportunity to supplement activities and reach out beyond the sponsorship program. Some examples are: animals (goats, rabbits, and chickens), educational items (books, classroom furniture, and uniforms), health and hygiene (vaccines, toiletries, diapers, and specific medical needs), skills development, small business support, and community infrastructure like water systems and agricultural support.
| Contributions received for gift catalogue |
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| Fiscal Year: July 1 - June 30 |
2024-06-30
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2023-06-30 | 2022-06-30 |
 animals and farming |
$421,044.64 | $454,907.59 | $391,231.07 |
 livelihood and nutrition |
$416,896.00 | $344,667.35 | $497,319.65 |
 most needed |
$538,760.92 | $557,747.93 | $550,634.35 |
 household |
$71,636.00 | $124,697.30 | $122,264.05 |
 health |
$139,207.65 | $121,476.25 | $160,325.00 |
 community development |
$306,222.00 | $162,585.00 | $ 188,025.47 |
 education |
$152,286.79 | $117,665.60 | $121,708.61 |
| total contributions | $2,046,054.20 | $1,886,464.00 | $2,031,508.20 |
Read the Christmas Gift Catalogue Impact Report for 2022-23
Critical Needs
When sites are faced with an extreme or critical situation that is urgent, they may apply for Critical Needs funding. Critical Needs are categorized into three main groups and are used to provide immediate support to individuals or families facing the following types of crises:
1) Grave conditions for which urgent action is required and which, if not urgently addressed, will endanger the life of the individual(s) concerned (e.g. hospitalization and treatment for serious injuries sustained in an accident).
2) Chronic, serious, and/or congenital medical conditions that negatively impact an individual's health and/or quality of life (e.g. corrective surgery required for a child born with cleft palate).
3) Extreme emergency situations that threaten the well-being of a family (e.g. rebuilding a family home that was destroyed in a fire).
In our fiscal year 2023-2024 (Jul 1-Jun 6) Chalice supported 222 critical need emergencies with total funding of $403,574.3
In the fiscal year 2022-2023, Chalice supported 168 critical need emergencies with total funding of $293,695
1) Grave conditions for which urgent action is required and which, if not urgently addressed, will endanger the life of the individual(s) concerned (e.g. hospitalization and treatment for serious injuries sustained in an accident).
2) Chronic, serious, and/or congenital medical conditions that negatively impact an individual's health and/or quality of life (e.g. corrective surgery required for a child born with cleft palate).
3) Extreme emergency situations that threaten the well-being of a family (e.g. rebuilding a family home that was destroyed in a fire).
In our fiscal year 2023-2024 (Jul 1-Jun 6) Chalice supported 222 critical need emergencies with total funding of $403,574.3
In the fiscal year 2022-2023, Chalice supported 168 critical need emergencies with total funding of $293,695
Total number of year 2024 |
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| Month | Count | Sum |
| Jul | 22 | $60,693.54 |
| Aug | 30 | $53,928.38 |
| Sep | 15 | $37,083.05 |
| Oct | 27 | $38,029.25 |
| Nov | 25 | $40,488.74 |
| Dec | 14 | $20,700.96 |
| Jan | 27 | $39,626.84 |
| Feb | 18 | $28,710.06 |
| Mar | 21 | $28,006.31 |
| Apr | 13 | $24,324.09 |
| May | 10 | $31,983.08 |
| Total | 222 | $403,574.30 |
Category of Critical Needs |
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| Category | Count |
| Death | 10 |
| Dental | 2 |
| Housing | 13 |
| Medical | 196 |
| Medical and Funeral | 1 |
| Grand Total | 222 |
| Critical Needs |
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| Fiscal Year | 2023-2024 (June 6, 2024)
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2022-2023 | 2021-2022 |
| Total of Critical Needs | 222 | 168 | 124 |
| Total funds sent | $403,574.3 | $293,695 | $201,397.49 |
Grants to sites
Charitable donations in the form of grant funding can be directed to one of our Chalice sponsor sites, an individual sponsored child or sponsor child's family. This type of charitable gift can be directed without a specific purpose as a general grant or a purpose driven grant. In the 2023-2024 fiscal year, total donated grant funds were $304,267.68. In the 2022-2023 fiscal year, Chalice sent $414,452.54 in funding to our sites.
A general grant can be gifted to a sponsor site, sponsored child, or sponsored child's family to be used as deemed best by the recipient in order to supplement their income, operating or programming expenses. An example of a general grant could be a grant directed to a sponsor site who uses it to enhance an after-school program or offset transportation costs incurred when transporting special needs children to appointments or off-site events.
A purpose driven grant can be gifted to a sponsor site, sponsor child or sponsored child's family to be used for a previously agreed upon purpose. In most cases a purpose driven grant is a direct result of a previously prepared budget.
An example of this is a grant directed to the sponsor site for the sole purpose of purchasing a braille printer to be used by blind children at the site. A purpose driven grant directed to a specific child may be to fulfill an opportunity for post-secondary education and a purpose driven grant to a sponsor child's family may be directed in response to a budget prepared to replace the dilapidated roof of their family home.
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| Fiscal Year | 2023-2024 | 2022-2023 | 2021-2022 |
| Funds sent to our sites | $304,267.68 | $414,452.54 | $515,634.62 |
Christmas money
Christmas money donations are sent to sites to pay for a Christmas celebration for the community. Many sites were glad that some public health restrictions had eased, allowing them to have in-person celebrations once again.
In our Neema sponsor site in Tanzania, the staff and families used the Christmas Fund to spread Christmas cheer to the entire community. As a part of this years’ Christmas celebration, they visited a local prison bearing gifts of gumboots and personal hygiene products. They called their gifts “The Bags of Love.” Back at the Neema sponsor site, the sponsored children, their parents, and elders from the community sat down for a “sumptuous meal.” The children also received “Bags of Love” with special and practical gifts of umbrellas, mosquito nets and sandals. “It was a wonderful Merry Christmas and joyful celebration” writes Sr Mary-Grace, Neema site director. “Dear Sponsors, we thank you for making this Christmas day a memorable one for the children, families, the elderly, and those in prison.”
Read our 2023 Christmas Fund Impact Report
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| Fiscal Year | 2023-2024 | 2022-2023 | 2021-2022 |
| Funds sent to our sites | $409,271.58 | $413,800.95 | $551,590.25 |
A few examples of the ways our sponsor site shared their Christmas funds in 2021
In our Neema sponsor site in Tanzania, the staff and families used the Christmas Fund to spread Christmas cheer to the entire community. As a part of this years’ Christmas celebration, they visited a local prison bearing gifts of gumboots and personal hygiene products. They called their gifts “The Bags of Love.” Back at the Neema sponsor site, the sponsored children, their parents, and elders from the community sat down for a “sumptuous meal.” The children also received “Bags of Love” with special and practical gifts of umbrellas, mosquito nets and sandals. “It was a wonderful Merry Christmas and joyful celebration” writes Sr Mary-Grace, Neema site director. “Dear Sponsors, we thank you for making this Christmas day a memorable one for the children, families, the elderly, and those in prison.”
At our Mangalagiri site in India
The children in our Mangalagiri, India, sponsor site always look forward to their annual gathering. They wear new clothes and Christmas caps, share little gifts among themselves, dance, and share a meal. The family circles could not exclude the vulnerable in their communities. The 34 family circles shared items such as dry foods, bedsheets, sarees, blankets, dresses, sweaters, and notebooks with 260 their neighbours in need. Everyone received food and 100 were invited to a special meal. One family circle supported a sponsored family whose breadwinner had become paralyzed with a supply of dry goods for two months. “We are grateful to all the donors who contributed so generously for our sponsored families to celebrate Christmas in a meaningful way,” writes Sr Maria Rose, site director.
The children in our Mangalagiri, India, sponsor site always look forward to their annual gathering. They wear new clothes and Christmas caps, share little gifts among themselves, dance, and share a meal. The family circles could not exclude the vulnerable in their communities. The 34 family circles shared items such as dry foods, bedsheets, sarees, blankets, dresses, sweaters, and notebooks with 260 their neighbours in need. Everyone received food and 100 were invited to a special meal. One family circle supported a sponsored family whose breadwinner had become paralyzed with a supply of dry goods for two months. “We are grateful to all the donors who contributed so generously for our sponsored families to celebrate Christmas in a meaningful way,” writes Sr Maria Rose, site director.
Read our 2023 Christmas Fund Impact Report
Special Money
Special money donations can also be directed to a sponsored child and their family for specific purposes such as birthdays, educational needs, housing repairs, and medical requirements. In the fiscal year 2024-2023, Chalice supporters gave $1,751,027.91 to their child or elder. In 2022-2023, Chalice sent $1,703,573.21 in Special Money to our sites. These donations from sponsors are also deposited directly into families' bank accounts. For donations above $500, notification is required to provide time for the family to prepare a budget on how their special gift will be used.
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| Fiscal Year | 2023-2024 | 2022-2023 | 2021-2022 |
| Funds sent to our sites | $1,751,027.91 | $1,703,573.21 | $1,739,466.79 |
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