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The AIC Assembly 2026 in Mexico: An unforgettable experience for learning, sharing… and getting inspired

From 15-18th March 2026, nearly 120 participants from 23 associations gathered in Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico, for the AIC International Assembly of Delegates with the theme “Sowing the seeds of peace and hope to transform the world.”

AIC Japan Partners with the Daughters of Charity to Improve Children’s Education and Well-being

The International Association of Charities in Japan supports projects with the Daughters of Charity in India and the Philippines, funding a new well for a children’s home in Bangalore and collaborating with the Rosalie Rendu Center on youth education and mental health. In Kobe, its community garden builds connections and raises funds to sustain these partnerships.

Caring for our “Common Home,” One Tree at a Time

In September 2024, AIC launched an international tree-planting campaign during the “Season of Creation.” Volunteers from 20 groups in 15 countries planted fruit, medicinal, and ornamental trees, working with communities, schools, and the Vincentian Family. The goal: to protect the Earth and improve quality of life for present and future generations.

The AIC France Project “Mothers and Children in Vulnerable Situations” – Interview with Project Coordinator Florence de Laguiche

Florence tells us with great enthusiasm about the beginnings of the project, the cooperation with secondary school pupils and her desire to help mothers open up to the world.

March 14: AIC Co-Sponsored Event for UN Commission on the Status of Women

The event titled "Ending Gender Based Violence: Community-led projects that unlock the potential of women and girls" will take place virtually on March 14 at 8:30 am New York time.

Helping Migrants in Miami Adapt to Life in the United States

The "Ladies of Charity Miami," a volunteer group founded in 2019, support migrants from Central America and other regions through educational programs, financial and food aid, and psychological support. Their work, rooted in spirituality and collaboration with other Vincentian groups, continues to inspire both local and international communities.

Ladies of Charity: A Labor of Love (video)

The video created by Catholic Charities of Western New York (CCWNY) highlights the Ladies of Charity association in the Diocese of Buffalo, aiming to promote the organization and recruit new members by showcasing their community service and faith-based initiatives.

Taking Care of Elderly People and Indigenous Families in Taiwan

Founded in 2003 to support vulnerable women in the city of Taitung, AIC Taiwan has since spread its activities in the south-east of the country, to Donghe and Haiduan Townships and the Changbin Area.

News from the Community Orchard in Yaoundé, Cameroon – Winner of the AIC Dominique Prize 2022

The community orchard project in Yaoundé, set up by 15 AIC volunteers as well as volunteer agricultural engineers and technicians, consists in creating and maintaining a nursery of 2,000 fruit trees (avocado, plum, orange and mandarin).

St. Vincent's First Foundation: The Ladies of Charity

On August 23, 1617, St. Vincent founded the first Confraternity of Charity-- the “Ladies of Charity”-- in Châtillon, France.

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