Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Creativity, a Vincentian Challenge
One evening in the early 1970s, Michael Pachovas and a few friends wheeled themselves to a curb in Berkeley, Calif., poured cement into the form of a crude ramp, and rolled off into the night.
How do we measure global homelessness?
Access to quality data is essential in addressing the challenge of homelessness.
Climate Change: An Update and a Response
Since starting my work as the NGO Representative for the Sisters of Charity Federation at the United Nations at the start of the year, there is a plethora of justice issues that demand our attention.
Sustainable Development Goals, 3 and 4
Learning about the SDGs and understanding their significance is an important first step as together, creatively, we search for the most effective ways to advocate for these aspects of social justice.
Digital Technology at the Service of Ending Homelessness
The 59th Session of the UN Commission for Social Development was held from February 8-17, 2021
Sustainable Development Goals, 1 and 2
Learning about the SDGs and understanding their significance is an important first step as together, creatively, we search for the most effective ways to advocate for these aspects of social justice.
Create a Compassionate, Fairer and Interconnected World
As part of the Vincentian Family advocacy and education at the UN, we are hosting a webinar event on Tuesday, February 9 at 1:15-2:30 pm ET and invite your participation.
The UN Agenda 2030
In this edition, and future ones, let’s explore the meaning of the SDGs, the Sustainable Development Goals, known as the United Nation’s 2030 Agenda for the People and the Planet.
Education Day to Focus on Recovery from COVID-19
The Vincentian Family is committed to education. Education, to our Founders, was a pathway out of poverty.
Once Upon a Time
The four most powerful words in the English language. Because everyone loves a good story.
UN Secretary General Calls for Intensified Efforts to Implement Global Compact for Migration
The placement of International Migrants Day a week before Christmas is fitting. There are many parallels between the Holy Family and families who are on the move today.
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.