Sissi Fourzali
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 […]
26 Feb 2024
The empowerment of female farmers in Mali
Mali is one of the poorest countries in the world, and women and young people in rural areas face major economic challenges. Young people, often inadequately trained, find themselves without alternatives to the predominantly informal economy. For women, whose decision-making power is limited, have difficulty accessing formal employment. These economic challenges are exacerbated by security, […]
26 Feb 2024
Sustainable energy and a connected future: Solar panels and technological resources at the Kalkeri Sangeet Vidyalaya School in India
Let yourself be transported to the Kalkeri Sangeet Vidyalaya (KSV) school, nestled in a peaceful valley near Dharwad in southern India. A place where children’s laughter and melodies resonate, testifying to the vitality of the schoolchildren who, fed and housed, flourish in a healthy environment. Nevertheless, this safe haven for children faces a major challenge: […]
23 Jan 2024
Investing in Cap-Haïtien’s educational future: The digital literacy project at the Institution Père Médaille
More than half of the Haitian population is under the age of 25, and these young people are the hope of a better future for the country. However, they face multiple obstacles to accessing education and employment, particularly young women. According to the World Bank, girls and young women have made progress in education, but […]