Inspired by the rich discussions at the FHA Conference in Manila to empower individuals and communities in slums, a local gathering of the Vincentian Family convened in Curitiba, Brazil, where the “13 Houses” project called “Dignified Housing” has been providing homes to vulnerable families since 2020.
Poverty affects everyone including children, in fact, they are more than twice as likely to live in poverty than adults.
Imagine if Saint Vincent de Paul was with us today. What would he do in a world still torn by wars, where billions of people are looking for a home?
The upcoming conference on slum dwellers organized by the Famvin Homeless Alliance (FHA) is a timely and important event that will shed light on the global reality of slums and the challenges faced by millions of people who live in them.
Thanks to the unity and commitment of the Vincentian Family, 102 varied projects around the world have emerged to serve different people experiencing homelessness and lacking a safe place to call home.
In 1617, St Vincent de Paul was asked by one of his benefactors, “what must be done?”
As we remember October 17th’s Eradication of Poverty Day – a day of global significance – we would like to reflect on the plight of those struggling with homelessness in Brazil.
Mental health conditions can lead to homelessness and can also prevent those experiencing homelessness from getting back on their feet.
We are embarking on a special project, and we need your valuable input.
The involvement of the National Council of Brazil (CNB) of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the 13 Houses Project has led to the renovation and/or construction of 17 houses throughout the country. The call for proposals, which ended on February 28, in...
Botswana finally joined the many countries that have benefited from the FAMVIN Homeless Alliance funding
Poverty affects everyone including children, in fact, they are more than twice as likely to live in poverty than adults.
