by vf-editor | 2023/10/30 | 13 Houses Campaign, 13 Houses Campaign Bulletin, English, News
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...
by vf-editor | 2021/12/15 | English, News
At a time when coming together was more difficult than ever, the FHA decided to organise webinars to fulfil our goals of building global capacity and facilitating learning opportunities in the Vincentian Family. In 2021 we organised two, but we hope to make webinars a...
by vf-editor | 2020/07/09 | covid19, English, News
One of the silver linings of the COVID crisis in the UK is that it could lead to a meaningful reduction in the numbers of people sleeping rough on our streets. Within the first three weeks of lockdown, the government, working hand in hand with the voluntary sector and...
by vf-editor | 2019/12/10 | English, News
Our 14 volunteer ambassadors are already spreading the word about the Alliance all over the world. Since the launch of the FHA in 2017, it has been clear the team will need all the help possible to achieve its ambitious objectives. As a global initiative, not...
by vf-editor | 2019/11/26 | English, News, Stories
Like almost any other Friday for the last six years, Ramona arrived drunk, hugging and kissing her friends, her breath smelling like cheap rum and drugs. There’s always a volunteer waiting for her at the playground in the St Peter Apostle parish school, to listen...