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 | 2023/08/31 | 13 Houses Campaign, 13 Houses Campaign Bulletin, English, News
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...
by vf-editor | 2023/07/30 | 13 Houses Campaign Bulletin, English, News
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...
by vf-editor | 2023/07/30 | 13 Houses Campaign, 13 Houses Campaign Bulletin, English, News
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...
by vf-editor | 2023/06/30 | 13 Houses Campaign, 13 Houses Campaign Bulletin, English
A mother bends down to bury her own child, killed by the violence of war. A family mourns in pain after losing their home destroyed by the bombs. Dozens of people killed as a boat sinks off the coast. A father hopes to soon reunite with his daughter and wife,...