Famvin Homeless Alliance

The Vincentian Family Initiative on Homelessness

The 13 Houses Campaign

A Famvin Homeless Alliance initiative aimed at improving and transform the lives of 10,000 homeless people around the world in 3-5 years

Years of Service

Organizations

Countries

Goal: End Homelessness!

Let’s shape the advocacy toolkit together

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...

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Protecting Ghana’s vulnerable girls from human trafficking

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...

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The impact of climate change on global homelessness

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...

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Vincentian Responses to Forgotten Crises

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...

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“Journeying Together”

“Journeying Together”

In 2021, the Catholic Church began a synodal process - a journey that has the whole Church reflect on the theme: “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission”. The word “synod” indicates the path along which the People of God walk together. It means “journeying together” while...

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