School Connections is all about making connections with real schools and real students with real needs:
- A school in Canada is connected with a school in one of our sites.
- Both schools exchange introductions and interesting information through student-made videos.
- Both schools regularly pray for each other during the campaign.
- The school in Canada raises funds to help with a specific need of their sister school.
- They receive a report about the benefits provided to the children of their sister school.
Here's what one student and one teacher had to say about their school's participation in the Chalice in Schools program:
"I learned that even the smallest donation can make a huge difference. Now I think about how much money we raised, and how much the well we are helping to build will do for the school, and the children who go there. I am very happy that I got to play a role in the raising of the money, and I hope to do this kind of charity work again." - Lara, a high school student
"Chalice was a great opportunity for my students to participate in almsgiving during Lent. It made it easy for them to see how fortunate they are and to help communities in less developed countries." - Grade 7 teacher
To learn more about how your school can get involved with the Chalice in Schools program, contact Catherine Ludovice, catherineludovice@chalice.ca or call 1.800.776.6855, ext. 209.
A huge thank you goes out to educators (principals, teachers, chaplains, etc.,) who inspired students and taught them the value of stewardship. The hearts of upwards of 23,000 students were touched by this campaign.
For this school year (2022-2023) we'll be reaching out to even more schools to join us in raising funds to help our African partners in their efforts to improve conditions in their schools.
Through School Connections, schools in Canada connect with schools in Kenya and Tanzania. Canadian students work hard to raise funds so that their Sister School can address a specific need to help provide better education for their students. But there are children who are in great personal need too. Each child's potential is like a seed, waiting for the chance to sprout. For children living in poverty, growing towards the light of a hopeful future can be a constant struggle.
You can help grow the future of a precious child by offering the gift of sponsorship. Your support will encourage them to blossom into a person prepared for a life filled with endless possibilities.
Morogoro, Tanzania
Mbinga, Tanzania
Mikinduri, Kenya
Meru, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Songea, Tanzania
Meru, Kenya
Chandarua, Tanzania
Mbinga, Tanzania
