by Elspeth Robinson | 2024/08/31 | 13 Houses Campaign, 13 Houses Campaign Bulletin, English, News
Elspeth Robinson’s testimony from Kumi Community Foundation, Uganda In 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...
by vf-editor | 2024/07/31 | 13 Houses Campaign, 13 Houses Campaign Bulletin, English, News
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...
by vf-editor | 2024/06/06 | 13 Houses Campaign, 13 Houses Campaign Bulletin, English, News
The Mission of the Vincentian Family in Ukraine Hope and resilience in a time of war 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...
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...
