by John Freund, CM | Jan 30, 2014 | Systemic change, Vincentian Family
“Systemic change” – a phrase that has entered into the Vincentian Family vocabulary in recent years. For many who are used to focusing on  the immediate and pressing needs of people it can seem abstract and  new. Yet it has roots deep in Vincentian...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 15, 2014 | Systemic change
Thanks to a new systemic change project ex-offenders have a second chance in their lives as they  receive training in running a business built around giving things a “second chance.” The Religieuses de Notre-Dame-du-Sacré-Coeur, member of the Charity...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 19, 2013 | Systemic change, Vincentian Family
“Tis the season to give… Â games!” St. VIncent is quoted as saying we ” should mix the useful and the agreeable.” VinFormation offers just that – games that provide an opportunity to test knowledge and skills while gently educating...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 24, 2013 | Systemic change, Vincentian Family
VinFormation is happy to present the video version of the well-received presentation by Fr.”Memo” Campuzano, CM at the meeting of the Vincentian Family in Indianapolis. Once on this page you can choose from either the Video, the Powerpoint or a simple...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 23, 2013 | Systemic change, Vincentian Family
The Huffington Post writes “The Passage, A (Vincentian-based) Charity In London, Will Force You To Confront Your Own Visual Biases” (VIDEO, PHOTOS) The Passage – fundraising initiative for the homeless has come up with an ad campaign that proves how...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Nov 22, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, 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...
