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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
New tool against poverty: the cell phone”
It isn't a straight line between poverty relief and the availability of cell phones, but the New York Times Magazine for April 13 describes some fascinating work being done by anthropologists who work for Microsoft, Nokia, and other companies. Take a look at the...
“Charity in the City” – a short term Peace Corps
Charity in the City is a new summer program that offers young women 18-21 years of age, a chance to live and work with the the Sisters of Charity of New York in their ministries to the poor. Think of it as a short-term Peace Corps. Full story
March edition of Nuntia now online
This issue features updates from the Provinces of the Congregation of the Mission and more. Go to Nuntia.
“Someone always has it worse off than you do”
It's a discouraging time for non-profit agencies like the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. A director of community relations and development for the Society in South Bend, Indiana USA reconsidered her situation recently when she went to work. Read her reflection.
Global concerns highlight human trafficking
An Action Alert at the Web site of the Sisters of Charity of Halifax provides information from the NGO about human trafficking and action steps that individuals can take against this abominable activity. Visit the Web page.
SJU hosts symposium on youth housing crisis
When youngsters become too old for foster care, where do they go? That was the problem addressed in the March 28 symposium hosted by St Johns University School of Law's Child Advocacy Clinic. Read about it.
“Father to Father” project reconnects fathers, children
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has an initiative to reconnect low-income absent fathers with their children. Fathers receive help with parenting skills, employment and job skills training, and much more. Read about the Father to Father Project.
Report of visit of DOC Superioress General to Ireland
The Daughters of Charity in Ireland now have a comprehensive report with photos of the visit of Superioress General Évelyne Franc to Belfast and Knock. Read the story.
Another SSVDP Conference in India
Last Sunday, April 6, the 132nd Conference of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul under Mangalore Central Council began its work. Read the brief story and see the photo.
Sierra Leone MP announces partnerships
A member of Parliament in Sierra Leone recently held a constituency meeting at which he announced his intention to work with the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and others to seek help especially for poor and orphaned children. Read the story.
