Vincentian Family
Federation marks transition at the UN
In October, Sisters of Charity Federation staff, NGO liaisons and guests gathered in New Jersey to honor outgoing UN NGO representative Sister Teresa Kotturan, SCN.
SDGs in the USA: How Are We Doing?
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals are the backbone of the United Nation’s global plan for People, Prosperity and the Planet, with a target date of 2030 and the promise to leave no one behind.
COP27: UN Conference on Climate Change
Will there be ambition, commitment and the political will to honor their commitments to implement the Paris Climate Agreement to limit global warming 1.5 degree Centigrade?
The Cost of “Preferential Option for the Poor”
Forty years ago, four women gave their lives as part of their preferential option for the poor. Read their own words. It should take just about 40 seconds.
International Year for the Elimination of Child Labor – 2021
The UN General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution declaring 2021 as the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labor.
Vincentian Prayer Images: Another Look At Dented Coins
Who are the dented coins in my life?
Interview with Linda van Aken, director of “Vincentius Nijmegen” (The Netherlands) – Part 2
Part 2 of an interview with Linda van Aken, director of and driving force behind, the Vincentius Nijmegen, which aims to alleviate poverty and loneliness of fellow citizens.
Video: Virtual Event in Celebration of World Cities Day
On September 27, the Vincentian Family NGO representatives at the UN presented a virtual event in celebration of World Cities Day, October 30.
Interview with Linda van Aken, director of “Vincentius Nijmegen” (The Netherlands) – Part 1
Part 1 of an interview with Linda van Aken, director of and driving force behind, the Vincentius Nijmegen, which aims to alleviate poverty and loneliness of fellow citizens.
Vincentian Prayer Images: God Speaking To Our Hearts
How often do we thank God for speaking to our hearts?
World Children’s Day – November 20 – and the Impact of COVID -19 on Education
Let us call on leaders to close the gaps in educational equality once and for all, and re-imagine how a generation of children and young people learn and gain skills.
Systemic Change Begins with Education
St. Vincent instinctively realized the role of laypersons in bringing about systemic change.