Canossian Foundation VOICA – ETS
For a better life
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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My name is Stanislas, and I am determined to achieve my goals!
"Hello, my name is Stanislas. I am 12 years old and I live in the Agoè Sogbossito neighborhood of Lomé, Togo. I am currently in CM1 (equivalent to 5th grade) at the Public Primary School of Sogbossito, and I am doing my best for my family. This is my story. I live...
The aspiring fashion designer following her dream After Josephina, meet Biaisha — a young woman who is turning her passion for fashion into a profession.
In our previous article we shared the story of Josephina, who discovered new skills and the confidence to build her future at the “Bakhita” Vocational Training Centre. Like her, many other young women arrive at the Centre with a dream — but very few opportunities to...
When training opens new paths. After Ivetha’s story, meet Josephina — another young woman who found skills, confidence and opportunity at the “Bakhita” Centre.
When training opens new paths In our previous article we shared the story of Ivetha, who, thanks to the “Bakhita” Vocational Training Centre, was able to start her own business and begin a journey towards independence. But Ivetha is not the only one. Each year,...
“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...