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Goal: End Homelessness!
St Vincent de Paul’s enduring legacy: solidarity and service in a world of need
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 floods in Libya that left at least...
Let’s shape the advocacy toolkit together
Dear Vincentians, We are embarking on a special project, and we need your valuable input. We are developing a local advocacy toolkit that will enhance our ability to advocate effectively for the causes we hold dear. This toolkit will draw upon our collective wisdom and experiences to create a...
The “13 Houses” Campaign keeps growing: more lives transformed across Africa
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 need. Vincentians are not only...
Favor, survivor of human trafficking, talks about her sad experience
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 public transport, on my way to...
Protecting Ghana’s vulnerable girls from human trafficking
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 purposes, which can include forced...
“Sheltering” receive an award at an international social advertising festival
Madrid, July 3rd, 2023 — The Sheltering Campaign, carried out by the Famvin Homeless Alliance, was awarded the prestigious prize for "Best Social Value in Social Project or Action" at this year's International Festival of Social Advertising. The video campaign was conceived to shine a spotlight...
The impact of climate change on global homelessness
Climate change is one of the greatest issues facing humanity. As global temperatures rise, devastating effects – such as the impact of rising sea levels and droughts – mean that vast swathes of the earth are rapidly becoming uninhabitable. The UN[1] estimates that over 20 million people each year...
Unveiling the shadows: a Conference shedding light on the global reality of slums
During the tumultuous times of the 17th century, Saint Vincent de Paul emerged as a guiding light and a beacon of compassion, long before the dark shadows of slums consumed our world. His dedication to those forgotten by society resonates with a profound truth: today, he would have made slum...
Vincentian Responses to Forgotten Crises
Every day, journalists and editors make decisions about which stories to cover. They generally prioritize those that are more sensational or trending in social media feeds, or those taking place closer to their audience. Therefore, many humanitarian crises around the world are overlooked and...