The Society of St. Vincent De Paul of Uganda Martyrs Macalder Catholic Parish conference has launched a campaign to fight poverty in Nyatike Sub County in Migori County Kenya. T
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Boot Straps and Poverty
Thinking about all 17 Sustainable Development Goals, the UN’s ambitious 2030 Agenda for People, the Planet and Prosperity, is exhausting.
What Do “We” Share With Homeless People?
Mental illness is a major problem for the entire US population – not just the homeless population. The difference is the problems are aggravaated by homelessness.
Vincentian Prayer Images: St. Vincent of the Alleys
Where and how do we today walk the back alleys of our world?
The Grasshopper Theory of Poverty and Change
A simple story that describes what it is like to be poor.
Jesus the Rude Guest
Popes Benedict and Francis call us to imitate God who reached out to us an invited all of us to sit at the table.
Poverty in New York City
Since September 2017, I’ve had the opportunity to intern for the Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family at the United Nations. My experiences thus far have given me an even greater understanding and appreciation for the field of advocacy that my organization...
Space: The Final Frontier! Or is Poverty?
Jesus said it well. “The poor you will always have with you.” Could we not speak of welcoming and caring for our poorer brothers and sisters as an everlasting frontier?
Participate: Knowledge from the Margins for Systemic Change
For those working to implement processes of systemic change, one of the keys is to understand how marginalized people actually experience change in their lives. Thankfully, strong research is emerging as we enter into the "post-MDG" world. Our Vincentian Family...
