Sissi Fourzali
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 […]
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 […]