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 | 2023/11/30 | 13 Houses Campaign, 13 Houses Campaign Bulletin, English, News
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...
by vf-editor | 2023/10/30 | 13 Houses Campaign, 13 Houses Campaign Bulletin, English, News
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...
by vf-editor | 2023/09/27 | 13 Houses Campaign, English, News
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...