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.
Vincentian Family
Systemic Change Begins with Education
St. Vincent instinctively realized the role of laypersons in bringing about systemic change.
Vincentian Prayer Images: Awareness of the Fire of God’s Love
How can I grow in the awareness of the fire of God’s love for me?
High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
“Eradicating poverty and promoting prosperity in a changing world” The High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development is the central platform of the United Nations for the follow-up and review of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development and The Sustainable...
And the Small Mustard Seed Grew Up… The Vincentian Family Branches
Once upon a time in a small town, a smart and ambitious young man sought tirelessly to earn a “secure job with benefits” to get his family out of poverty. Because of his intelligence and boldness, he met influential people who would help him to achieve his dream. But...
UN Hearing Focuses on Strengthening Global Plan to Combat Trafficking in Persons
July 30 is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. One way to fight human trafficking is to strengthen international efforts. Notably, this September, world leaders will revise the Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons when they gather for the...
Editorial: Collaborating to “Feed” the Vincentian Family
Two years ago, when famvin.org was a project of the Congregation of the Mission, a trio of Vincentian priests - John Maher, C.M., Joseph Agostino, C.M., and famvin.org's founder John Freund, C.M. - consulted with many others and produced a plan approved by the...
Famvin Homeless Alliance Becomes “Official”
June 28, 2017 marked the official announcement of the Famvin Homeless Alliance, an initiative of the Worldwide Vincentian Family to reduce, and wherever possible, eliminate homelessness in its multiple forms. This ceremony took place at the European Parliament, by...
The Oceans
We continue to call for the protection of our common home. This month has welcomed the high-level UN Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: conserve and sustainably use...
Videos: The Family at the European Parliament
Please enjoy these videos from the recent event at the European Parliament.
Famvin Homeless Alliance Launches Internet Presence
On the web and on Facebook, you can find the Famvin Homeless Alliance: the special 400th anniversary initiative of the Vincentian Family. Designed and implemented by .famvin, the site will provide information and facilitate the initiative. Facebook will provide...
Summary of Workshops Held at the North American Vincentian Family Gathering
Twenty-two branches of the Vincentian Family and four universities sent representatives to the North American Vincentian Family Gathering from June 9-11 to explore the 400th Anniversary theme of Welcoming the...
