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The Future of the Multilateralism: Insights from the Upcoming Summit

by .famvin | August 29, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments

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

by Renato Lima de Oliveira | August 15, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments

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

by .famvin | August 13, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Formation, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment

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?

by Linda M. Sama | August 8, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment

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.

UN Mission Visit with Ambassador Krzysztof Szczerski and Malgorzata Benson

by Jimmy Walters | Oct 10, 2024 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

The focus of our meeting was ending homelessness (no easy task). Last month, in our newsletter, I raised the challenge of remaining hopeful in this advocacy work.

Summit of the Future

by .famvin | Sep 20, 2024 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

The WORKING GROUP TO END HOMELESSNESS (WGEH) Statement on the Summit of the Future and the Pact for the Future

Colorado Vincentian Volunteers: A Commitment to Service, Community, and Spirituality #famvin2024

by .famvin | Sep 10, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Formation, Vincentian Family

The Colorado Vincentian Volunteers (CVV) is an organization founded in 1994 and rooted in the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul, dedicated to engaging young adults in transformative experiences of service, spirituality, and community living.

Vincentian Family Statement on the Crisis in the Middle East

by Vincentian Family Office | Nov 21, 2023 | Featured, News, Vincentian Family

The Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations is a coalition of representatives of religious, spiritual, and ethical non-governmental organizations who are dedicated to the pursuit of peace, understanding and mutual respect. The international Vincentian Family...

Themes for our common advocacy on homelessness

by Lydia Stazen, IGH | Nov 16, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

IGH staff had the privilege of attending and presenting at the CISCAL “Situation de Calle en América Latina” conference in Mexico City in October.

We Have More Troubles Than Ever – What Must Be Done?

by Jimmy Walters | Nov 2, 2023 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

“We have more troubles here than ever.” These words could easily be said today, couldn’t it? But these words were not spoken on the news this morning…