Sissi Fourzali
15 Aug 2024
Nomination announcement: Nicole Rouillier is the new President of the Roncalli Foundation
The Roncalli International Foundation is pleased to announce the nomination of Ms. Nicole Rouillier, Adm. A, as its new President. Ms. Rouillier has extensive experience working in strategic positions in human resources management and organizational development, including thirty years with Cégep Marie-Victorin, where she was Director General for ten years. Passionate about innovation and professional […]
31 Jul 2024
Solar energy in Cameroon: education, empowerment, and combating precariousness
Located north of Yaoundé, in the heart of Cameroon, the Nkometou Girls’ Home, established by the congregation of the Soeurs de St. Paul de Chartres, is a symbol of hope and transformation. The Home offers free accommodation to young girls from rural areas so that they can attend a nearby high school. Without this home, […]
08 Jul 2024
Indigenous Macuxi craftsmanship: cultural preservation and community resilience in the Amazon
The Macuxi Indigenous people live on the Raposa Serra do Sol reserve in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon, along with other Indigenous communities. Despite being the largest Indigenous territory in Brazil, this area and its peoples face significant challenges, including limited access to education and healthcare, illegal mining, and deforestation, all of which threaten […]
19 Jun 2024
2023 Annual Report: women at the heart of change
Empowering women At the heart of social transformation The year 2023 at the Roncalli International Foundation was marked by events that were about reconnecting with those who make our mission possible and making new connections with all those who want to join us in building a world of humanity. Members of the Foundation’s team made […]
24 May 2024
Cooperative grocery stores in Honduras fight hunger while empowering women
The burning challenges of violence and endemic poverty echo throughout the streets of Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras. Many neighbourhoods are experiencing urban expansion, a proliferation of informal settlements and a resurgence of criminal and gender-based violence. Within this context, many families struggle to afford nutritious food. It is estimated that 3.2 million people in […]
19 Apr 2024
Peace for access to clean water: a stream of hope in Djottin, Cameroon
In the mountains of northwestern Cameroon lies the village of Djottin. Its streams, which once murmured softly, nourishing the land and its inhabitants, are today stifled by the echoes of conflict and neglect, leaving Djottin’s residents thirsting for more than just water. Since 2017, the region has been shaken by political unrest, leading to the […]
19 Apr 2024
10th Anniversary: Canonization of Saint John XXIII
This year marks a very special occasion for the Roncalli International Foundation. It’s the 10th anniversary of the canonization of our namesake, Pope John XXIII, born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli. The “Good Pope,” as he came to be known, continues to provide profound inspiration to our work, as we seek to be at the service of […]
08 Apr 2024
Investing in the creativity of the youth in Nairobi: An innovative project for a better future
Kenya is currently grappling with a challenging economic situation characterized by soaring inflation and an unemployment rate that has doubled. More worrisome is that 65% of the Kenyan population is comprised of young people and children, with 36% of this population living below the poverty line. The youth unemployment rate, standing at an alarming 13% […]
08 Apr 2024
The fabric of women’s empowerment in Ivory Coast
A major political crisis in Ivory Coast that lasted from 2002 to 2011 significantly disrupted Ivorian society and left profound scars politically, economically, and socially. The consequences of this period particularly affected the education of future generations, with a significant impact on literacy, especially among women. In addition to the profits generated from fabric sales, […]
08 Apr 2024
Cultivating Hope: Bio-intensive Family Gardens for Food Security in Yalaguina
The municipality of Yalaguina, Nicaragua, is nestled in the heart of the Central America’s Dry Corridor, a region characterized by an extended dry season and a short rainy season. This climatic reality makes the residents of this area particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. With over 11,000 people, of which 81% live in […]