At the COP15, held in Montreal from December 7 – 19, 2022 all parties of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity adopted the Global Biodiversity Framework.
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Spread a Little Christmas Joy in Ukraine
As we look forward to gathering with family and friends in the comfort, warmth, and safety of our own homes this Christmas, our thoughts naturally turn to those less fortunate.
Women Experiencing Homelessness: an Invisible Reality
Anyone can suddenly end up with no place to call home, but homelessness doesn’t affect everyone in the same way, with the experience of women completely different to the experience of men.
Smiling With Vincentians and Popes
Taking a break from the news of the day let’s smile with Vincentians and Popes!
Letter of Bro. René Stockman on Corona Crisis
On the occasion of the corona crisis, Bro. René Stockman, Superior General of the Brothers of Charity, has written a Circular Letter.
Sister Kathleen Appler, Superioress General of the Daughters of Charity, has Passed Away
You will show me the path to life, abounding joy in your presence.(Ps 16:11) On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, Sister Kathleen APPLER, 68 years of age and 47 years vocation, Superioress General of the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul, met her Lord after a...
Efforts to End Human Trafficking in Kumasi (Ghana)
Over 60,000 vulnerable children roam the streets in Ghana without the basic needs of food, shelter and health care. Many become victims of human trafficking
SSVP Council General International’s Statement with regard to Coronavirus
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul worldwide is joining the efforts of national and international health authorities to fight and minimise the effects of this pandemic sparked by the new Coronavirus outbreak (Covid-19).
New Ways in Kenya
In 1960, four Vincentian Sisters from Untermarchtal went to the Southern part of Tanzania to alleviate poverty and misery and to serve Christ in the poor.
Fifty Years of Service of the Daughters of Charity in Cameroon
On February 15, 2020, we thanked God for 50 years of service of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul in Cameroon.
UK Government Appoints FHA Commission Member to Lead a Review into Rough Sleeping
FHA Commission member Dame Louise Casey has been appointed by the UK Prime Minister to lead a review into rough sleeping in the country.
New Book: Peter Joseph Triest – On His Way to Sainthood
The official biography of Peter Joseph Triest (founder of the Brothers of Charity) is now available to the general public in several languages.
