May 24 2013

College students build home for Salvadoran family

Benedictine College students

Benedictine college students from Kansas celebrate with Faustina and her family in front of her new home.

A new home has a monumental impact on Faustina’s family and on the group of students from Benedictine College in Kansas who traveled to El Salvador to help build the house.

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May 23 2013

Sponsored youth in India becomes first-generation college student

Family in India

Bernard, third from left, with his family in front of their home. Bernard is a first-generation college student among his family and those in his village.

Being a first-generation college student within your family is definitely worthy of applause. But being a first-generation college student in your family and your entire village deserves a standing ovation.

Read Bernard’s story of success

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May 21 2013

Can I visit my sponsored child or aging friend?

Visiting CFCA sponsored child, aging friend

Sponsors frequently ask us, “Can I visit my sponsored child or aging friend even if I can’t make it on a CFCA awareness trip?” The answer is a resounding yes! Learn about our individual sponsor visits and how they can help you find the best time to meet your friend.

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Apr 30 2013

CFCA sponsor ‘sees courage and humanity’ on visit to Costa Rica

Natalie Urban, a CFCA sponsor, was overjoyed to meet her sponsored child and family on a recent visit to Costa Rica. It was the first time her sponsored child had been to the country’s capital, San Jose!

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Apr 29 2013

Guatemala awareness trip brings hope and gratitude

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“Bob’s notes” are reports from CFCA President Bob Hentzen, who regularly accompanies awareness trip participants. You can see Bob’s full update on his Facebook page.

Photo credits for this report go to Ricardo Ajpuac at the Hermano Pedro project in Guatemala.

It’s a pleasure to be in touch with you and to share these profound experiences.

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Apr 16 2013

How to cook Dumbok’ (Indian rice balls) — recipe

Dumbok'

Want to experience a taste of India? Try this traditional Dumbok’ recipe from the Santal indigenous community, where families make rice balls to share with their neighbors. They’re usually eaten as a main dish, still warm after steaming!

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