On January 1, 2025, Sandy Figueroa and I became the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s newest representatives to the UN Working Group to End Homelessness (WGEH), and members of the Famvin family.

by Dr. Linda M. Sama | April 24, 2025 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
The season of Easter, of Spring, of hope and renewal has finally arrived – and just in time.
by Robert W. Smith, SSVP | March 20, 2025 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
On January 1, 2025, Sandy Figueroa and I became the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s newest representatives to the UN Working Group to End Homelessness (WGEH), and members of the Famvin family.
by Famvin Media Resources | March 10, 2025 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
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.
by Sister Michelle Loisel, DC | February 20, 2025 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
As we commemorate this month the Feast of Saint Josephine Bakhita, our thoughts turn to the plight of human trafficking victims and migrants.
by Robert W. Smith, SSVP | Mar 20, 2025 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
On January 1, 2025, Sandy Figueroa and I became the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s newest representatives to the UN Working Group to End Homelessness (WGEH), and members of the Famvin family.
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 10, 2025 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
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.
by Sister Michelle Loisel, DC | Feb 20, 2025 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
As we commemorate this month the Feast of Saint Josephine Bakhita, our thoughts turn to the plight of human trafficking victims and migrants.
by .famvin | Feb 6, 2025 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The 2025 Civil Society Declaration makes an urgent call to boost inclusion, solidarity and social resilience for sustainable development. Learn about its contents and how you can contribute to positive change by signing the declaration.
by Jim Claffey | Jan 23, 2025 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
In November 2025, two major events—the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year focusing on homelessness and the UN’s Second World Social Summit—will renew global commitments to social justice and inclusion. The Civil Society Declaration 2025 urges bold action for systemic change, emphasizing solidarity, resilience, and prioritizing human dignity over profit to address persistent inequalities and foster a better future for all.
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Dec 19, 2024 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul advocates peace, fraternity and empathy in its worldwide action, especially at the United Nations. Guided by the motto “Serving in hope”, it seeks to build a more just and united world.
by Linda Sama | Dec 5, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Working on a variety of important issues through UN NGO committees has taught me several critical lessons, the most instructive of which is how addressing problems from a multi-stakeholder perspective can yield more positive outcomes. Why is this, and how is it particularly Vincentian?
by Sister Michelle Loisel, DC | Nov 21, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Every year, climate discussions at the UN grow more urgent as temperatures rise, extreme weather worsens, and vulnerable communities suffer disproportionately.
by Jim Claffey | Oct 24, 2024 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The United Nations on September 20th had a very different feeling. Or vibe, as the younger generation would say.
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.
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
by .famvin | Aug 29, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
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.