by vf-editor | 2024/05/01 | 13 Houses Campaign, 13 Houses Campaign Bulletin
Inspired by the rich discussions at the FHA Conference in Manila to empower individuals and communities in slums, a local gathering of the Vincentian Family convened in Curitiba, Brazil, where the “13 Houses” project called “Dignified Housing” has been...
by vf-editor | 2024/04/03 | 13 Houses Campaign, 13 Houses Campaign Bulletin
In the heart of rural Odisha, where most Christian families live in secluded villages, a quiet struggle unfolds within the simple mud houses topped with thatched roofs. Here, a story of resilience and hope emerges. It’s about eleven families who once faced...
by vf-editor | 2024/02/29 | 13 Houses Campaign
After Typhoon Odette caused widespread destruction in the Philippines in December 2021, the Vincentian Foundation, in partnership with other Vincentian branches, embarked on a mission to bring hope and resilience to communities devastated by the disaster. As soon as...
by vf-editor | 2024/01/28 | "13 Stories"
My daughters, where are you? Within me, little girls, within me Searching, searching, searching for millions of seconds, minutes, hours. Hoping to catch the gaze of her two daughters. Never-ending anguish, frozen until the very end, and that painful hope of hearing...
by vf-editor | 2024/01/28 | "13 Stories"
Many bricks are needed to rebuild the soul of one’s home * There are indelible marks that war leaves on the soul and heart; the wounds linger for years and are not always fully healed. Eden’s story is that of a strong woman who continues to battle the...