The devastating earthquakes that struck Nepal in 2015 left 8,844 confirmed deaths, more than 20,000 injured, 600,000 houses fully destroyed, and more than 280,000 houses partially damaged.

by .famvin | March 16, 2025 | Disasters and Responses, News, Sisters of Charity | 0 Comments
After losing her home to a devastating fire, Emelina Molina found strength in faith and family, with her brother encouraging her to start anew. A team of volunteers from the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, in collaboration with Hand in Hand Ministries, built her a new home, turning their labor into a testament of faith, resilience, and community support.
by .famvin | March 16, 2024 | Daughters of Charity, Disasters and Responses, News | 2 Comments
These words mark our mission in Marrakech. Take off your shoes, go carefully towards the other.
by .famvin | October 30, 2023 | Disasters and Responses, News | 0 Comments
Through collaborative efforts and ongoing relief work, rebuilding in the wake of the deadly 2021 Western Kentucky tornadoes continues for the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth.
by Carolyn Cromer and Joetta Venneman | February 16, 2023 | Disasters and Responses, News | 0 Comments
Northern Kenya is experiencing a severe drought and famine, the worst drought for this region in forty years. The government has asked non-governmental organizations to bring aid and step in with their donations.
by Johnson Varghese | Feb 7, 2023 | Disasters and Responses, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The devastating earthquakes that struck Nepal in 2015 left 8,844 confirmed deaths, more than 20,000 injured, 600,000 houses fully destroyed, and more than 280,000 houses partially damaged.
by Vincentian Family Office | Aug 18, 2022 | Disasters and Responses, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The powerful rains that fell during December (2021) impacted the people living in the states of Minas Gerais and Behía (Brazil).
by Luciano Ferreira, CM | Aug 13, 2022 | Disasters and Responses, News
When media attention is focused on a new part of the world and the shocking events taking place there, other parts of the planet are easily forgotten, however poignant their dramas may be.
by Vincentian Family Office | Dec 19, 2020 | Disasters and Responses, News
On November 25, 2020, a thick plume of smoke appeared above the mountain of the Ile Lewotolok in Lembata, heralding a volcanic eruption. Two days later, stones and a thick ash shower encompassed the surrounding area.
by Vincentian Family Office | Nov 30, 2020 | Disasters and Responses, News
On June 3, 2018, the eruption of the Fuego volcano (Guatemala) buried dozens of people and left hundreds of families homeless and many more at risk.
by Marie-Thérèse Razafindravao | Nov 22, 2020 | Disasters and Responses, News
The people in this region have always suffered from food shortages, which have been dramatically exacerbated in recent years by climate change.
by Enrique Alagarda, C.M. | Nov 21, 2020 | Disasters and Responses, News
“To return home” … we have all heard or used that expression on many occasions. Usually those words have a positive meaning.
by Enrique Alagarda, C.M. | Nov 10, 2020 | Disasters and Responses, News
Since Tuesday, November 3, Hurricane Eta made landfall on the Nicaraguan coast, creating a drama of great proportions for the neighboring country, Honduras.
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 3, 2020 | Disasters and Responses, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Excessive rain has caused many disruptions in the lives in the residents of Pernambuco and Alagoas in Northeastern Brazil.
by .famvin | Jan 11, 2020 | Disasters and Responses, News
The unique Australian environment and biodiversity, and the industries it fosters (including food and wine production and tourism), have been hit hard by the bushfires – and it is only one month into summer.
by Luigi Cannato | Nov 28, 2019 | Disasters and Responses, News, Vincentian Family
Father Luigi Cannato, CM ministering in Albania, calls upon all the members of the Vincentian Family to support the many poor families who have been affected by the recent earthquake.
by Javier F. Chento | Sep 29, 2019 | Disasters and Responses, Homelessness, News
Terri and husband Tane immigrated to New Zealand from Kiribati islands in 2008 with their 2-year-old son. They initially lived with friends.