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Systemic change
An Opportunity For The Vincentian Family To Halt Hate
by John Freund, CM | March 31, 2019 | Justice and Peace, News, Systemic change, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
What could be simpler than to collaborate in committing oneself to respond compassionately to situations for a 24 hour period?
Learning Not To See Homelessness
by John Freund, CM | March 27, 2019 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
My stereotypes of what homeless people look and act like taught me how not to recognize homeless people.
Are You Used to Thinking Systemically?
by John Freund, CM | March 20, 2019 | Formation, Systemic change | 1 Comment
Would any of these skills help you serve people in need more effectively?
Does This Project Look Familiar?
by John Freund, CM | March 13, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 1 Comment
Try your hand at expressing how some projects work… or don’t work.
Thanksgiving with Mary … and a Dangerous Memory
by John Freund, CM | Nov 27, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Mary’s Magnificat is a dangerous memory. Mary not only gave thanks for this revolution. She intuitively realized she was part of the revolution.
Meeting of the Vincentian Commission for the Promotion of Systemic Change
by Ana Maria Picornell Escaño | Nov 20, 2019 | News, Systemic change
The International Commission for the Promotion of Systemic Change met at the General Curia of the Congregation of the Mission in Rome.
Pope Francis Writes for Famvin!
by John Freund, CM | Nov 13, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Take a few minutes to read Pope Francis’ brief reflection for the Third World Day of the Poor.
Systemic Change: Tips for Trainers
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 8, 2015 | Formation, Systemic change
Know your audience. Know your goal. Know your biases. Know your resources... These and other tips for systemic change training can be found at VinFormation!
Systemic change in the life of Vincent
by John Freund, CM | Jun 11, 2015 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
Systemic change in the life of Vincent
A Theology for Systemic Change?
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 4, 2015 | Formation, Systemic change
True compassion is more than flinging a coin to a beggar. It comes to see that an edifice which produces beggars needs restructuring.”
Brief Note: Systemic Change Toolkits
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 3, 2015 | Formation, Systemic change
Brief Note: Don't forget: if you are beginning a Systemic Change project, there is much information available in the systemic change toolkits. Click this link to view the toolkits in many languages. And pass on the quick link to everyone: http://famvin.org/toolkits .
Updated Systemic Change Toolkits
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 6, 2015 | Formation, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
Available in seven different languages, the Systemic Change Commission has recently updated their resources for systemic change. The Commission was founded to promote the framework for a new approach for doing the Vincentian work of charity. You can view and download...
Breaking out of poverty with the Vincent de Paul Society
by John Freund, CM | Apr 21, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change
Breaking out of poverty with the Vincent de Paul Society
Can you explain systemic change?
by John Freund, CM | Apr 9, 2015 | Formation, Systemic change
Could you explain Systemic Change in 10 steps?
FaViLa Day 3 – Systemic change and Mayan ball game
by John Freund, CM | Mar 21, 2015 | News, Systemic change
FaViLa Day 3 – Systemic change and Mayan ball game
How the SVDP moves toward Systemic change
by John Freund, CM | Mar 18, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
How does the Society of St. Vincent de Paul achieve Systemic Change?