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.
Pope Francis Blessed Keys to “13 Houses” Jubilee Project
During the World Day of the Poor, the Holy Father blessed symbolic keys to homes in thirteen countries as part of the Vincentian Family’s “13 Houses” Jubilee Project, a global effort to combat homelessness and bring hope to vulnerable families for the Jubilee Year...
What is happening in 2025?
Dear Vincentian friends, we at the Famvin Homeless Alliance (FHA) extend our heartfelt gratitude to each one of you! Since November 2018, due in great part to the support and involvement of your members, the worldwide Vincentian Family has transformed the lives of...
A desire to help and transform the lives of the poorest
Elspeth Robinson’s testimony from Kumi Community Foundation, UgandaIn 2002, after being made redundant from St John of God Hospital in Scorton, North Yorkshire, I found myself on a life-changing journey to Kumi Hospital in eastern Uganda. This visit marked the...
A new beginning for families affected by the Fuego Volcano eruption in Guatemala
On May 1, 2024, a significant milestone was reached as 32 families affected by the devastating Fuego Volcano eruption in Guatemala received the deeds to their new homes. This initiative is part of the “13 Houses” Campaign, an international Vincentian Family project...
The Mission of the Vincentian Family in Ukraine
In Ukraine, we are living through the third year of war. During the first year, people experienced a desire to help, and the confidence that the conflict would soon end. However, as time has passed, the situation has changed: now a terrifying insecurity creeps into...
The Vincentian Family of the Southern Region of Brazil & the Manila Conference – Philippines
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 providing homes...
Dreams built, futures secured: microcredit innovation in India
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 inadequate...
Rising from the ruins: thirteen ‘model’ houses to rebuild hope in the Philippines
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...