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.
Vincentian Family Homeless Alliance
“What Must Be Done?” An Answer That Transformed 10,000 Lives
by Anna Mosca | February 4, 2024 | News | 1 Comment
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?
Famvin Homeless Alliance: International Conference 2024
10,000 People Housed through Vincentian Family Global Campaign to End Homelessness
by Vincentian Family Office | December 17, 2023 | News | 0 Comments
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.
Five years, 64 countries and 10,000 people: how the 13 Houses Campaign is ending homelessness across the globe
by Mark McGreevy | November 26, 2023 | News | 0 Comments
In 1617, St Vincent de Paul was asked by one of his benefactors, “what must be done?”
10,000 People Housed through Vincentian Family Global Campaign to End Homelessness
by Vincentian Family Office | Dec 17, 2023 | News
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.
Five years, 64 countries and 10,000 people: how the 13 Houses Campaign is ending homelessness across the globe
by Mark McGreevy | Nov 26, 2023 | News
In 1617, St Vincent de Paul was asked by one of his benefactors, “what must be done?”
Addressing homelessness across Brazil: a joint Vincentian effort
by Javier F. Chento | Nov 12, 2023 | Homelessness, News
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.
The Link Between Global Homelessness and Poor Mental Health
by .famvin | Oct 29, 2023 | Formation
Mental health conditions can lead to homelessness and can also prevent those experiencing homelessness from getting back on their feet.
Let’s shape the advocacy toolkit together
by Vincentian Family Office | Oct 1, 2023 | News
We are embarking on a special project, and we need your valuable input.
13 Houses Project Reaches 17 Families in Brazil
by .famvin | Aug 13, 2023 | Homelessness, News
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...
The Commissioning of Two Houses to Two Families With Insufficient Accommodation
by Paulinah Appiah Antwi | Aug 6, 2023 | Homelessness, News
Botswana finally joined the many countries that have benefited from the FAMVIN Homeless Alliance funding
The Cry of Street Children across the World: How the Vincentian Family is Responding
by Vincentian Family Office | May 28, 2023 | News
Poverty affects everyone including children, in fact, they are more than twice as likely to live in poverty than adults.
Protecting Children’s Rights in the Netherlands
by Vincentian Family Office | May 21, 2023 | News
According to recent figures published by Statistics Netherlands (CBS)[1], 209,000 children in the Netherlands are living at risk of poverty, with their parents earning a salary below the national low-income threshold.
From Venezuela to Colombia: Crossing the Borders for a Better Future
by Vincentian Family Office | May 7, 2023 | News
Since the 2015 economic crisis in Venezuela, Colombia has hosted approximately 1.7 million Venezuelans, representing more than 37% of the approximately 4.6 million Venezuelan refugees in Latin America and the Caribbean
13 Houses Campaign: Q&A Live Session, May 6, 2023
by Anna Mosca | Apr 30, 2023 | News
On Saturday, May 6, we are hosting an online Q&A session to answer any questions about participating in the Campaign.