10,000 people housed through Vincentian Family global campaign to end homelessness
Five years ago, a small flame of hope ignited in Little Rock, USA, as the first house of the 13 Houses Campaign was built. We couldn't imagine that, five years later, this flame of charity would spread across 64 countries, transforming the lives of 10,000 people....
Addressing homelessness across Brazil: a joint Vincentian effort
As we remember October 17th’s Eradication of Poverty Day – a day of global significance – we would like to reflect on the plight of those struggling with homelessness in Brazil. Given its large size, Brazil faces a serious homelessness challenge that requires a united...
St Vincent de Paul’s enduring legacy: solidarity and service in a world of need
Water, medicine, food, a roof over one's head. These are essential resources that many people around the world still do not have access to, and these shortages tell stories of suffering that unfortunately repeat themselves. Recent events, such as the devastating...
Let’s shape the advocacy toolkit together
Dear Vincentians, We are embarking on a special project, and we need your valuable input. We are developing a local advocacy toolkit that will enhance our ability to advocate effectively for the causes we hold dear. This toolkit will draw upon our collective wisdom...
The “13 Houses” Campaign keeps growing: more lives transformed across Africa
Homelessness and poverty continue to be pressing issues. However, the Vincentian Family's dedication and love for people experiencing homelessness is making a significant impact, spreading its reach to multiple countries and touching the lives of many people in need....
Favor, survivor of human trafficking, talks about her sad experience
Testimony from a survivor of human trafficking assisted by the Daughters of Charity, Kumasi If you feel able to share, how and when did you first become involved with the traffickers? My name is Favor, I am 16 years old. I got involved with my trafficker on...
Protecting Ghana’s vulnerable girls from human trafficking
The World Day against trafficking in persons is observed annually on July 30th to raise awareness about a crime which affects millions of people worldwide [1]. Human trafficking is a violation of human rights involving the exploitation of individuals for various...
“Sheltering” receive an award at an international social advertising festival
Madrid, July 3rd, 2023 — The Sheltering Campaign, carried out by the Famvin Homeless Alliance, was awarded the prestigious prize for "Best Social Value in Social Project or Action" at this year's International Festival of Social Advertising. The video campaign was...
The impact of climate change on global homelessness
Climate change is one of the greatest issues facing humanity. As global temperatures rise, devastating effects – such as the impact of rising sea levels and droughts – mean that vast swathes of the earth are rapidly becoming uninhabitable. The UN[1] estimates that...
Unveiling the shadows: a Conference shedding light on the global reality of slums
During the tumultuous times of the 17th century, Saint Vincent de Paul emerged as a guiding light and a beacon of compassion, long before the dark shadows of slums consumed our world. His dedication to those forgotten by society resonates with a profound truth: today,...
Vincentian Responses to Forgotten Crises
Every day, journalists and editors make decisions about which stories to cover. They generally prioritize those that are more sensational or trending in social media feeds, or those taking place closer to their audience. Therefore, many humanitarian crises around the...
“Journeying Together”
In 2021, the Catholic Church began a synodal process - a journey that has the whole Church reflect on the theme: “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission”. The word “synod” indicates the path along which the People of God walk together. It means...