by John Freund, CM | Aug 5, 2009 | Featured, Formation, Vincentian Family
A Virtual Vincentian Expo will be VinFormation’s contribution to the many resources being developed around the world for the celebration of the 350th anniversary of the death of Vincent and Louise. Although there are some wrinkles to be ironed out you can get an...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 22, 2009 | Featured, Justice and Peace, Systemic change
One Issue, Thousands of Voices Blogs are a powerful advocacy tool. Think of it! One issue, thousands of voices. Some people did. Independently organized “Blog Action Day 2008” focusing on poverty drew 12,800 Bloggers 14,053 Blog Posts and 13,498,280...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 14, 2009 | Featured, Vincentian Family
The Projects Committee planning for the 350th anniverssary is exploring microfinance as an effective response to the global challenge of extreme poverty in Haiti. Microfinance, combined with educational programs and social services, has proved to be an effective...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 5, 2009 | Featured, Formation, Justice and Peace, Systemic change
I connected the dots after I spent 15 minutes “wasting time” creating the cartoon below with a free online program. I had been wondering about this weeks’ Systemic Change feature so I did this quick 3 pane adaptation of an insight Vincent used. The...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 28, 2009 | Daughters of Charity, Featured, Vincentian Family
This week’s featured project, the story of of a woman named Belaynish, represents a small window into the numerous diverse works of the Daughters of Charity as they collaborate with local people in villages and communities around the globe as they match funding...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 22, 2009 | Collaboration, Daughters of Charity, Featured, Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
“You have to start somewhere” and college students teach the Daughters and the SVDP one place to start for systemic change. “Sex Trafficking in Macon, Georgia?” is the lead story in the current joint newsletter of the Daughters of Charity and...
