FHA International Conference 2024
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The Famvin Homeless Alliance International Conference took place from 29th to 31st January 2024 at Adamson University in Manila, Philippines. The theme of the conference was “Empowering Individuals & Communities: Vincentian Action in Slums”. It aimed to shed light on the global reality of slums and the challenges faced by millions of people who live in them. Experts and practitioners from varied sectors and regions shared experiences, insights, and best practices on addressing slum dwelling as a form of homelessness.
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Welcome Address
Fr. Daniel F. Pilario, CM
Adamson University President
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Welcome Address
Mark McGreevy OBE,
FHA Coordinator
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Keynote (1) – Understanding current trends of slum dwellings
Ms. Mary Arlynne (Ariane) Aliggayu
Deputy National Director
Habitat for Humanity Philippines Foundation, Inc.
PPT, PDF
Keynote (2) – In the footsteps of St. Vincent today
Fr. Jaroslav Jaššo, CM
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The Event of the Year
As members of the Vincentian Family, this Conference brought us together to address the pressing issue of slum dwelling affecting over a billion lives globally. Recognizing that only through collective efforts, combining resources, and sharing expertise, can we overcome this challenge.
13 Houses Exhibition
A journey with those experiencing homelessness
The photographic exhibition originates from the heart of a Vincentian initiative that serves homeless people worldwide: the 13 Houses Campaign. These images are not just shots behind a camera; they offer us an opportunity to see beyond, to fully grasp the meaning of this journey. Bon voyage.
My daughters, where are you? Within me, little girls, within me
My daughters, where are you? Within me, little girls, within me Searching, searching, searching for millions of seconds, minutes, hours. Hoping to catch the gaze of her two daughters. Never-ending anguish, frozen until the very end, and that painful hope of hearing...
Many bricks are needed to rebuild the soul of one’s home
Many bricks are needed to rebuild the soul of one's home * There are indelible marks that war leaves on the soul and heart; the wounds linger for years and are not always fully healed. Eden's story is that of a strong woman who continues to battle the ghosts of the...
A double rebirth: a woman and a mother in search of herself
A double rebirth: a woman and a mother in search of herself Imagine a red thread winding along a journey mapped out on a map, in search of one's own happiness. Doris's path represents an inner journey of self-discovery, through countries and encounters with different...
