Advocacy Archives - FAMVIN NewsEN

Ever Wanted a Do-over?

by John Freund, CM | Nov 30, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

Ever Wanted a Do-over? Vincent did! I suspect we all have. How about helping others rebuild their lives by speaking out on their behalf?

Questions for Digital Passersby and Good Samaritans

by John Freund, CM | Nov 14, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

The Voice of the Poor, the wounded on the road to Jericho today. Some questions for digital passersby and good Samaritans.

Transportation as a Social Issue

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 22, 2018 | Formation, Justice and Peace

Transportation projects are managing not only commuting and congestion, but also broader social issues like job access and even infant mortality. It can be done. Justly. Get in on the debate in your local area!

Advocacy: Do it!

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 15, 2018 | Formation, Technology: Issues and Uses

Vincentians of every branch are often shy, or at least trying to be humble. Humility is a great goal. Not advocating isn’t humility. Here’s how Daughter of Charity Julie Kubasak is trying to advocate.

Social Media: A Powerful Tool for Advocacy?

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Nov 7, 2017 | Formation, Social, Technology: Issues and Uses

Social media might be a powerful tool, and Dr. David K. Rehr, Law Professor at George Mason University, questions whether or not there is evidence to support social media’s “advocacy efficacy”! I am certain that advocates will be able to point to...