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War Conflicts
Ukraine’s Hidden Homelessness Crisis: What the Numbers Reveal
Official statistics capture only a fraction of homelessness in wartime Ukraine. A major new study by Depaul Ukraine suggests that tens of thousands of people remain uncounted—and that the true crisis may be far larger than existing records indicate.
Ukraine: The Remarkable Resilience of Children
As the war in Ukraine continues, it is the country’s children who remain among the most vulnerable victims of the conflict. For many, daily life is shaped by uncertainty, fear, and disruption. What should be years of learning, friendship, and carefree play have instead become years marked by air raid sirens, damaged communities, ruins and constant concern for the safety of loved ones.
Ukraine Four Years On: Those Experiencing Homelessness Must Not Be Forgotten
Since the start of the full-scale invasion, the number of people accessing Depaul Ukraine’s rough sleeping shelters has tripled, and Depaul Ukraine research found that almost a quarter (22%) of those sleeping rough had been displaced by the conflict.
Gaza: Dignity as Resistance
Reem Gonçalves testified in the October 2025 issue of the Anizan Fraternity Bulletin about the dignity that she and her family are working to maintain despite the chaos and war situation in Palestine, in the Holy Land, particularly against the Latin Parish of the Holy Family in Gaza, which is being bombed, massacred, and starved.
Daughters of Charity Renew Fundraising for Gaza Relief
Sister Susan renews fundraising for Gaza amid worsening conditions, directing all donations to the Pontifical Mission, trusted for decades in the Holy Land. Their recent aid includes food, tents, water, hygiene kits, medical equipment, and financial help for families. She assures donors that every contribution reaches Gaza’s poorest.
Sister Mary’s testimony during the Opening Vigil of the Jubilee of Consecrated Life
The provincial superior of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Jeanne Antide Thouret of the East – Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Sudan, South Sudan and Ethiopia, all countries involved in armed conflicts and in a situation of deep social crisis – shared her moving and hopeful testimony during the opening vigil of the Jubilee of Consecrated Life on 8 October 2025 in St. Peter’s Basilica.
From Amsterdam to Gaza: Words That Could Be Written Again
Anne Frank’s 1943 words about families torn apart and children returning to find parents gone could be written today by a girl in Gaza.
A Doctor’s Cry from Gaza
Dr. Refaat Alathamna, a Bolivian-Palestinian anesthesiologist in Gaza, struggles to protect his five children while treating patients amid war. Displaced multiple times, he survives on donations, without salary or state aid. He appeals for a humanitarian corridor to escape, stressing his neutrality and his mission: saving lives, feeding his family, and holding on to hope.
Thouret Foundation – Emergency in Khabab, Southern Syria
The Sisters of Charity of Saint Jeanne Antide Thouret who live in Khabab are offering all their generosity to help those who managed to flee the area of the clashes and find a place of refuge after a long and painful odyssey.
Never Again: Global Responsibility in Confronting Genocide
Genocide is the ultimate crime against humanity and must be confronted without exceptions. Its history reveals patterns of destruction, its legal framework demands accountability, and its moral weight obliges action. Silence becomes complicity; “Never Again” must stand as a universal vow for all peoples, everywhere.
Ukraine Relief: Rebuilding Lives & Communities
The Daughters of Charity have provided unwavering humanitarian support in Ukraine, offering essential aid such as food, clothing, medical care, and emotional assistance to refugees, vulnerable children, and displaced families. Beyond immediate relief, they foster long-term resilience through education, rehabilitation, and community-building, helping restore dignity and stability to those affected by the ongoing conflict.
A Shepherd Among the Suffering: Father Tomaž Mavrič’s Journey to War-Torn Ukraine
In March 2025, Father Tomaž Mavrič visited Ukraine to support the Vincentian communities working amidst the ongoing war. His journey highlighted the resilience of the people, the dedication of the Vincentians, and the urgent need for global solidarity in the face of a continuing humanitarian crisis.