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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...
“Empowering Individuals & Communities: Vincentian Action in Slums”
The next FHA Conference will take place on 29-31 January 2024 at Adamson University (Manila, Philippines) under the theme: “Empowering Individuals & Communities: Vincentian Action in Slums”. Slum dwelling is one of the forms of homelessness within the framework of the Ruff Institute of Global...
FHA Newsletter’s Editorial | December 2023
On 14th October 2017 I stood on the steps of St Peters in Rome in front of over 10,000 members of the Vincentian Family from across the globe, to announce the establishment of the Famvin Homeless Alliance as a joint initiative of the global Vincentian Family. It had some very ambitious objectives...
10,000 people housed through Vincentian Family global campaign to end homelessness
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 people. Following the steps of St. Vincent...
Addressing homelessness across Brazil: a joint Vincentian effort
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 national effort to address....