Years of Service
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Goal: End Homelessness!
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 beginning of what would become 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 aimed at addressing homelessness...
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 our daily lives, constantly...
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 to vulnerable families since...
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 housing but now proudly stand...
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 the extent of the damage...
FHA’s International Conference 2024
The upcoming conference on slum dwellers organized by the Famvin Homeless Alliance (FHA) is a timely and important event that will shed light on the global reality of slums and the challenges faced by millions of people who live in them. The conference will take place on 29-31 January 2024 at...
“What must be done?” An answer that transformed 10,000 lives
Imagine if Saint Vincent de Paul was with us today. What would he do in a world still torn by wars, where billions of people are looking for a home? In the face of contemporary challenges, Saint Vincent de Paul might find solace in the unity of the Vincentian Family tirelessly at the service of...
“A future we want: A home for all”
“A future we want: A home for all” was the title of the parallel event organized in New York by the UN Working Group to End Homelessness this past October 5th, to mark “Urban October” on the margins of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly and the Sustainable Development...