Vincentian Family
Vincentian Family Statement on the Crisis in the Middle East
by Vincentian Family Office | November 21, 2023 | Featured, News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Themes for our common advocacy on homelessness
by Lydia Stazen, IGH | November 16, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
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 | November 2, 2023 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
“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…
Update on North American Vincentian Family Gathering: less than 2 weeks away!
by Famvin Media Resources | October 13, 2023 | News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
We are less than 2 weeks away from the North American Vincentian Family Gathering in Chicago. Over 22 branches of the Family will be present.
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From Global Advocacy to Action: Developing Homelessness Prevention Policies and Programs
by Julia Wagner, IGH | Feb 8, 2024 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Stakeholders, including the United Nations, advocate for expanding prevention strategies to avert future homelessness.
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Leaving No One Behind: A Promise and a Challenge for our Age
by Dr. Linda M. Sama | Jan 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
How can we leave anyone behind? How can we turn our backs on those who need us most?
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COP28 : An historic agreement for a “transition away from fossil fuels” by 2050
by Michelle Loisel, DC | Dec 21, 2023 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The climate crisis is intensifying and it’s touching every part of our lives. Global efforts to address climate change are more urgent than ever.
Federation marks transition at the UN
by .famvin | Oct 27, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
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?
by Jim Claffey | Oct 20, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
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
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Oct 13, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
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?
Homelessness, Human Rights, and the UN Social Development Goals
by Reese Hagy, Institute of Global Homelessness | Oct 6, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Housing is the cornerstone on which people build their lives. Without access to suitable housing, essential dimensions of life become exceedingly difficult.
First Pilgrimage of Vincentian Youth in Brazil
by Vincentian Family Office | Oct 3, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family
The Sanctuary Caraça received six branches of the Vincentian Family for an historical meeting.
Transforming Education Summit
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Sep 22, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Education is a human right. Education is a common public good. Every child and young person have the right to go to school and learn.
International Day of Charity September 5
by Natalie Boone | Sep 8, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
International Day of Charity 2022 aims to eliminate the effects of humanitarian crises and to help in promoting education, housing, and child protection.
Isabel Cristina, member of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, will be beatified in December
by Vincentian Family Office | Aug 22, 2022 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Father Emanoel Bedê, CM, explains the importance of her example for the Vincentian Family. The Servant of God, Isabel Cristina Mrad Campos, will be beatified on December 10, 2022 In Barbacena, Minas Gerais (Brazil). This solemn celebration will be presided by the...
UN declares healthy environment a human right
by Sr. Michelle Loisel, DC | Aug 18, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
On July 28, 2022, the UN general assembly recognized the right to water and sanitation through its resolution. It stated that clean drinking water and sanitation “are essential to the realization of all human rights”. Every person on the planet has the right to live...