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After the Fire: Empowering Parents, Protecting Childhood in “Pequeño Refugio”, Viña del Mar (Chile)
In the city of Viña del Mar, the Naciones Unidas Camp has emerged, which is a settlement made up mostly of migrant families. After the devastating fire of February 2024, these families were left without homes, but not without hope. Accompanied by the Vincentian Family and the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, a new chapter began: reconstruction.
13 Houses Jubilee Project: Vincentians Spreading Hope
In response to Pope Francis’s call for the 2025 Jubilee to be a sign of hope, the Vincentian Family launched the 13 Houses Jubilee Project to combat homelessness across all continents, with initiatives providing housing, education, and support to vulnerable communities. These projects embody Christian charity and solidarity, offering dignity and stability while uniting global Vincentian efforts to foster a culture of hope.
A Home to Begin Again: AIC Projects in the ’13 Houses’ Campaign by the Famvin Homeless Alliance
Many AIC associations have taken part in the Famvin Homeless Alliance’s “13 Houses” Campaign, launched end of 2018 to offer as many people as possible a place to call home.
Water, Education and Dignity: a Story From Rural Cambodia
In many remote rural villages in Cambodia, access to clean water remains a daily struggle. Despite national progress in water and sanitation, entire communities still rely on unsafe sources such as ponds or shallow wells, and many face health challenges linked directly to poor water quality.
From Global Tools to Local Action: Building Advocacy Strategies to End Homelessness
Join this interactive online workshop designed for members of the Vincentian Family working to address homelessness, where you’ll learn to create a local advocacy strategy using the Empowering Change Toolkit. The session will include practical tools, peer feedback, and insights from Father Memo Campuzano, CM.
“13 Houses” Projects in Collaboration with the International Association of Charities (AIC)
Since the launch of the 13 Houses Campaign, the International Association of Charities (AIC) has embraced the initiative with enthusiasm, taking concrete steps to bring hope and security to those most in need.
Different Needs, Shared Humanity: Supporting Nine Families in Senegal
The following letter comes from Senegal, where the Daughters of Charity are leading a hopeful initiative as part of the 13 Houses Jubilee Project. Rooted in the Vincentian tradition of service to those most in need, the project aims to improve the living conditions of nine particularly vulnerable families in a rural community by supporting the construction or repair of their homes.
Empowering Change: A Comprehensive Advocacy Toolkit from the Vincentian Family to End Homelessness
The Empowering Change toolkit provides practical strategies and comprehensive resources to tackle homelessness from both local and global perspectives. It is a concrete call to act boldly, with compassion and collaboration.
“13 Houses” Projects in Collaboration with the Congregation of the Mission
The Famvin Homeless Alliance (FHA) expresses gratitude to the Congregation of the Mission for their involvement in the “13 Houses” Campaign, a worldwide initiative by the Vincentian Family.
Restoring Dignity and Hope Through Housing in Brazil
The 13 Houses Project for the Jubilee in Brazil, led by the Daughters of Charity and Vincentian collaborators, has provided housing to vulnerable families, restoring their dignity and stability. Despite financial and logistical challenges, the commitment of the community and the project’s positive social impact have driven its expansion, offering hope and transformation to those facing homelessness.
Homeless and far from home. 13 Houses Jubilee Project of Hope N. 1: Sofiane’s Story
St Vincent Mews, operated by Depaul UK as part of the 13 Houses Project for the Jubilee, provides housing and comprehensive support for homeless individuals with complex needs, including mental health and addiction issues. Sofiane, an undocumented immigrant from Algeria, has found a safe and hopeful environment there, where he is receiving help to overcome his gambling addiction and work toward independent living.
Working to End Homelessness Across the Globe: Depaul’s Exchange Programme
Depaul International’s staff exchange program fosters global collaboration by enabling employees to share skills and insights across its branches. Aynsley Rastofsky and Zainab Walji of Depaul UK highlight their enriching experience in Ireland, where they learned about innovative data practices, strong service partnerships, and the shared commitment to ending homelessness.