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11 Dec 2025
Haiti Assistance Fund: The CESSA in Port-au-Prince, where invisible wounds are seen and healed
In Port-au-Prince, the rapid rise of armed gangs has plunged the population into fear. Daily attacks, kidnappings, and acts of violence are forcing thousands of families to flee their neighbourhoods, abandoning their homes, memories, and sense of safety. The deserted streets bear witness to the anguish of a terrified population—especially children—who have been abruptly torn […]
24 Jul 2025
Training the talents of tomorrow: New equipment to teach sewing, hairdressing and cooking!
The Fraternité des Soeurs du Bon Pasteur is a religious congregation founded in 1984 in Rwanda, inspired by the Soeurs du Bon Pasteur of Quebec. Its main mission is to help women in distress and their children. In Kigali, the Centre du Bon Pasteur welcomes women taking part in a social reintegration program and technical […]
16 Jul 2025
Carpentry workshop in the bateys of the Dominican Republic: Hope for young people
In the bateys of Quisqueya, in the Dominican Republic, many families of Haitian and Dominican origin live in extreme poverty. These families work six days a week on the sugar cane plantations, enduring very difficult working conditions and receiving very low wages. Thanks to the support of the Roncalli International Foundation, the congregation set up […]
09 Jul 2025
Expanding a school in Jacmel, Haiti, for a better future for the entire community
Backed by strong community engagement, this project responds to an urgent need expressed by the parents, who have launched a petition and are actively involved in its implementation. A parents’ committee and a school board are overseeing each phase, while local residents are helping to transport materials, despite the difficult roads. This project is directly […]
11 Jun 2025
Discover Our 2024 Annual Report: Together, for a World of Humanity
We are proud to share our 2024 Annual Report—a living testament to how, together, we are building a world of humanity, one project at a time. This year’s report highlights the impactful initiatives we supported in 2024, showcasing the tangible outcomes of our collective efforts through inspiring stories of courage, resilience, and hope. Key highlights […]
06 Jun 2025
Raising awareness of waste management in Zimbabwe
This project aims to address a major environmental challenge in the city of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Once considered one of the cleanest cities in the country, Bulawayo is now faced with inefficient waste management, leading to widespread pollution and a deteriorating quality of life. The city’s streets are overrun with various types of waste, such as […]
09 May 2025
Between tradition and modernity: new medical kits for Momostenango’s Mayan midwives
In Guatemala, the Indigenous communities of the municipality of Momostenango have very limited access to healthcare. During pregnancy, few women benefit from medical follow-up, and deliveries generally take place at home. This situation contributes to one of the highest perinatal mortality rates in the world. Guatemala’s midwives, or comadronas, provide essential support and care to […]
01 May 2025
Supporting peasants in Café Lompré, Haiti, with a new food processing centre
In Café Lompré, Haiti, the congregation of the Petits Frères de Sainte Thérèse de l’Enfant Jésus (Little Brothers of Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus), in collaboration with the Roncalli International Foundation, have set up a food processing centre with a dual objective: to improve the food security of farming families and to generate sustainable […]
21 Apr 2023
Earth Day: building resilience to climate change in Madagascar
Earth Day was first celebrated in the United States on April 22, 1970, and that moment is often considered the birth of the environmental movement. Today, activities take place all around the world to mark Earth Day, making it one of the most important citizen mobilizations for the care of our planet. Environmental protection is […]
22 Mar 2023
Take action on World Water Day!
The United Nations Sustainable Goal (SDG) #6 commits to ensuring the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all by 2030, but more efforts need to be made if this goal is to be achieved. On March 22nd, World Water Day, let us remember the 2 billion people who lack access to safe […]