Sissi Fourzali
17 Dec 2024
Promoting Access to Technology for Youth in Brazil
Stepping into the lively room at the Firmacasa center, a space dedicated to the holistic development of children, you are greeted by a symphony of sounds: the gentle hum of fans, the clicking of keyboards, and the joyful laughter of young learners. In this vibrant atmosphere, the focused and curious faces of the children immediately […]
29 Nov 2024
With your gift, be the light of Christmas
At a time when the international community is facing some of its greatest challenges, we need your help, so that, together, we can build a world of humanity. At the Roncalli International Foundation, we support small projects that act as a spark for communities in the Global South, helping them to become autonomous and improve […]
19 Nov 2024
A new gymnasium brings a community together in Ecuador
In April 2016, a devastating earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 that was followed by 713 aftershocks struck Ecuador. This catastrophe took a tragic toll: 650 people were killed and 29,000 became homeless; and damages were estimated at 2 billion dollars. The canton of Pedernales, located in the northeast of the country, was particularly affected, […]
13 Nov 2024
Healthcare access: Dr. Clonel Louis’s impact in the rural community of Phaëton, Haiti
Dr. Clonel Louis grew up in the small coastal village of Phaëton in the North-East department of Haiti. He attended a preschool run by a mission of the Religieuses Notre-Dame du Sacré-Coeur, a Canadian religious congregation based in New Brunswick. This early contact with the sisters would have a profound impact on the young boy’s […]
13 Nov 2024
Access to clean water in Lékié, Cameroon: a vital project for health and community development
In Cameroon, access to clean water remains a major issue, with 47% of the population lacking this basic resource. In rural areas, where around 84% live in poverty, access drops to approximately 35%. In response, a project to build three wells with manual pumps was launched in the villages of Manga-Embolo, Yebtan-Centre, and Nkolngock in […]
25 Oct 2024
Economic empowerment of vulnerable mothers in Manila: key to child protection
Manila’s dominant skyscrapers obscure its urban poverty and hide a situation of extreme precariousness for many vulnerable or broken families, who are often relegated to the margins of society. Under the bridges that cross the city, thousands of Filipinos lives in makeshift shelters. They make up around one-third of the population of this city of […]
24 Oct 2024
Safe toilets in schools: Equitable education for girls and improved health in Haiti
In Haiti, access to proper sanitation facilities and clean water in schools is a pressing challenge. Nearly 60% of schools lack toilets, and more than 75% do not have access to water, leading to severe consequences, particularly for girls. Girls are more likely to miss school due to a lack of sanitary conditions, which jeopardizes […]
20 Sep 2024
Community kitchens and school meals : promoting children’s education in Haiti thanks to women farmers
Haiti imports between 50% and 85% of its food, depending on harvests, seasons, and local conditions. This dependency leaves millions of people vulnerable to inflation and the volatility of international markets. The Du champ à l’assiette (From farm to plate) initiative, supported by the Roncalli International Foundation in collaboration with UPA Développement International (UPA-DI), adopts […]
05 Sep 2024
Haiti: enhancing rural resilience through sustainable agroforestry amidst climate challenges
In Haiti, where environmental and social challenges are deeply interconnected, subsistence farming remains vital for much of the rural population. However, with an increasingly unpredictable climate and limited resources, these communities face severe threats to their livelihoods and food security. The project Jaden nou, se vant nou (“Our Garden, Our Food Security” in Creole), supported […]
03 Sep 2024
Addressing food insecurity in DRC: Mpumbu community bakery
Political unrest, armed conflict and massive population displacement have exacerbated food insecurity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. With almost 27.3 million people facing severe food shortages, and nearly 3.4 million children suffering from severe acute malnutrition, the humanitarian emergency is palpable. The benefits of the project were immediate and far-reaching. This bakery embodies […]