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The Future of the Multilateralism: Insights from the Upcoming Summit
In September 22-23 2024, world leaders will gather in New York for the United Nations’ Summit of the Future, an event intended to revive a multilateral system built for a different era.
SSVP’s Worldwide Involvement: the Challenges of Working With the UN
Today, the SSVP is present in 155 countries. However, this expansion brings with it significant challenges, especially when it comes to working with global organizations such as the United Nations (UN).
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul: History and Mission #famvin2024
Founded in 1833 in Paris by university students, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is a global Catholic organization that aids the needy and promotes social justice in over 150 countries.
Artificial Intelligence from a Vincentian Perspective: Helping or Hindering Hands?
Our unique Vincentian perspective casts an ethical light on the implementation of AI and suggests means of curbing its excesses where they have the potential to create the most harm by insisting on transparency, justice, care and dignity.
The Latin American Vincentian Confraternities #famvin2024
The Vincentian Confraternities are a dream of the Latin American Vincentian Family (FAVILA), turned into a beautiful reality, making the legacy St. Vincent de Paul began in 1617, when he founded the first Confraternity of Charity, dedicated to helping the most needy, the sick, the poor and the marginalized in Châtillon-les-Dombes, France, continues to be alive and active today, meeting the needs of Latin Americans.
XVII National Meeting of the Vincentian Family of Brazil
Between May 29th and June 2nd, the XVII National Meeting of the Vincentian Family of Brazil took place in the city of Osasco-São Paulo.
The Famvin Alliance and the ’13 Houses’ Campaign: Transforming Lives of the Homeless Globally #famvin2024
The Famvin Alliance, established in 2017 to commemorate the Vincentian Charism, aims to improve the lives of homeless individuals with innovative solutions. Its “13 Houses” campaign seeks to transform the lives of 10,000 people across 156 countries, inspired by St. Vincent de Paul’s legacy.
Vincentian Marian Youth: Inspired by Mary, Committed to the Service of the Needy #famvin2024
Vincentian Marian Youth (VMY) is an international association of young Catholics, born from the desire of the Virgin Mary, revealed on July 18, 1830, to Saint Catherine Labouré in Paris. Sister Catherine conveyed to Father Jean-Marie Aladel, CM, the mission entrusted...
The Congregation of the Mission: Evangelization and Service to the Poor #famvin2024
Since its foundation, the Congregation of the Mission has been dedicated to following Christ the evangelizer of the poor.
International Association of Charities: Over 400 Years in the Service of our Neighbors #famvin2024
The origin of the International Association of Charities (AIC) dates back to a Sunday in August 1617 in Châtillon, France. During a mass, Saint Vincent de Paul called upon his congregation to assist a needy family.
The Sons of Charity elect a new General Council
The Sons of Charity are a religious congregation under pontifical right , founded by Father Anizan at Christmas 1918.
It’s Called Fairness
A three-year-old screams “It’s not fair” when she thinks her brother gets something she doesn’t. Another child cries out the same when told it’s time for bed while an older sibling stays up.