In Tanzania, a home becomes a tangible sign of hope
In Tanzania, the 13 Houses Jubilee project is nearing completion on a new home for a vulnerable family of ten. This initiative, led by Vincentian Fathers, will provide a safe, sustainable home for a family struggling with extreme poverty. The new house stands as a symbol of hope, offering the children a chance for better health and education, and giving the parents renewed hope for the future.
A Seed of Hope and Dignity in Liberia’s Slums
Post-war Liberia faces a human rights crisis as 70% of Monrovia’s urban population lives in slums. Read how the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) and global partners are turning the tide of hopelessness, starting with a new home for the Toby family. This is the story of a seed of hope growing into dignity and justice.
After the Fire: Empowering Parents, Protecting Childhood in “Pequeño Refugio”, Viña del Mar
In the city of Viña del Mar, the Naciones Unidas Camp has emerged, which is a settlement made up mostly of migrant families. After the devastating fire of February 2024, these families were left without homes, but not without hope. Accompanied by the Vincentian Family...
13 Houses Jubilee Project: Vincentians spreading hope
A little bit over a year ago, Pope Francis published the Bull of Indiction of the 2025 Jubilee of the Church. In it, he invited everyone to “be tangible signs of hope for those of our brothers and sisters who experience hardships of any kind” because, citing the...
Pope Francis, Pope Leo XIV & the 13 Houses Campaign
In a powerful reflection on Catholic social teaching, this article explores how Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIII share a prophetic vision for justice, dignity, and housing for all.
Water, education and dignity: a story from rural Cambodia
In many remote rural villages in Cambodia, access to clean water remains a daily struggle. Despite national progress in water and sanitation, entire communities still rely on unsafe sources such as ponds or shallow wells, and many face health challenges linked...
Different needs, shared humanity: supporting nine families in Senegal
The following letter comes from Senegal, where the Daughters of Charity are leading a hopeful initiative as part of the 13 Houses Jubilee Project. Rooted in the Vincentian tradition of service to those most in need, the project aims to improve the living conditions of...
‘Abba Father’: a haven for separated fathers within the Agora of Charity
In the heart of Catania and among the solidarity initiatives directed at the most vulnerable, the ‘Abba Father’ project was born. This initiative, part of the “13 Houses” Jubilee project, aims to provide an opportunity for a fresh start for separated fathers facing economic and housing difficulties.
Restoring dignity and hope through housing in Brazil
In Brazil, a "13 Houses" Campaign project was launched in 2020 by the Daughters of Charity and other Vincentian collaborators. That project has already provided homes to numerous families, helping them to restore their dignity and stability. Building on this...
Homeless and far from home: Sofiane’s journey to belonging
St Vincent Mews, owned and operated by Depaul UK, is part of the 13 Houses Campaign Jubilee Project. It is among the 13 countries whose keys have been blessed by Pope Francis in November 2024. The property houses up to 12 adults with experience of rough sleeping and...
Pilgrims of Hope: A Global Mission to End Homelessness
In a powerful demonstration of compassion and solidarity, the Vincentian Family is embarking on a transformative journey through the 13 Houses Jubilee Project, a global initiative that promises to bring shelter and hope to vulnerable families across thirteen new...
Father Tomaž Mavrič on the “13 Houses Jubilee Project”
In a recent interview, Father Tomaž Mavrič discusses the “13 Houses Jubilee Project,” a significant initiative that has been embraced by Pope Francis as part of the Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year, who selected it as one of the concrete gestures of charity for the Jubilee Year, personally sponsoring the construction of houses in Syria, one of the 13 chosen countries. Father Mavrič, as President of the Executive Board of the Vincentian Family, shares his insights on the Project’s significance, implementation, and spiritual foundations.