Canossian Foundation VOICA – ETS
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The Canossian Foundation VOICA – ETS is an organization dedicated to promoting projects and opportunities for voluntary service that support and empower children, women and men in conditions of poverty, marginalization or disadvantage in every part of the world.
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“Today I run my own business. It all started here”. After introducing the “Bakhita” Centre, today we present Ivetha.
From a project to a real story In our previous article we took you to Bukoba, in north-western Tanzania, to introduce the “Bakhita” Vocational Training Centre: a place where, since 1984, the Canossian Sisters have been offering young women with limited opportunities...
A Centre that kindles talent and builds independence from Bukoba, the beginning of a journey to be shared!
Last week, Mother Catherine telephoned us from Bukoba, Tanzania, her voice filled with quiet joy: classes have officially begun at the “Bakhita” Vocational Training Centre. And then she offered us something even more precious — she opened the doors. She spoke of...
“I’m Kalapana. I may be small, but I’m strong.”
Hello, my name is Kalpana, and I am six years old. My home and my school are in a town called Veeraghattam, in the Andhra Pradesh district of southeastern India. I am an only child, and sadly I lost my father to COVID when I was still very young. This is my story. I...
Love Knows No Borders: A Summer of Volunteering Inspired by Charity
The desire to step forward and move beyond the boundaries of everyday life found renewed momentum on January 16. During a lively online meeting, the Canossian Foundation VoICa officially opened registrations for its summer volunteer experiences, unveiling this year’s...
The Commitment of the Canossian Sisters in Supporting Women in India
In many rural villages across Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, in eastern and southeastern India, being a woman still often means facing significant social and economic disadvantages. Limited access to education, restricted opportunities for independence, and deeply rooted...
International Volunteering: applications now open for summer 2026!
Summer 2026 is approaching — bringing with it the opportunity to turn solidarity into action.The Canossian Foundation VOICA is now accepting applications for its international volunteering projects, offering young people and adults the chance to live a meaningful...