In 2014, the AIC group in Saint Valéry-en-Caux, Normandy, France, launched a twinning with the AIC group in Circasia, Colombia. Ties are being weaved across the continents, a window has been opened on the world. The AIC Circasia group initiated the project “Voices of Peace and Liberty” in an underprivileged community where violence reigns. To […]
For AIC it was a “first” to have volunteers staying with local residents during an International Assembly. Many AIC volunteers commented how impressed they were by the warm welcome they received and how touched they were by the many exchanges they had, sometimes despite a language barrier: “Staying in French homes, we experienced such generous, […]
On 23rd August, AIC celebrates 400 years since the foundation of the first group of Charities. On this big day, all 150,000 volunteers in the AIC network will celebrate the foundation of AIC, which 400 years later, continues to be active and full of life. To commemorate this important date, 23rd August, on which Saint […]
AIC Philippines is participating in an exciting 5 year environmental project: planting 500 tree seedlings per hectare and maintaining a 7 hectare plot on the slopes of the Mont Pinatubo dykes. By preventing the erosion of the dykes, the trees that are planted will help to save lives if there are typhoons. They can also […]
The 30 volunteers from the AIC group in Waremme want to promote a balanced diet and so every week, they propose a selection of seasonal fruits and vegetables to disadvantaged people in the local area (single people, single-parent families and large families). This sustainable development project gets the beneficiaries involved and values their skills through […]
Would you like to take some time for reflection and spiritual renewal to retrace and re-experience the work of St Vincent de Paul, a ‘hero’ of Charity and a leader of men and women in the service of God and the most disadvantaged people? Don’t hesitate to register for three days of reflection to revisit […]
“When we dream alone, it remains a dream; when we dream together, it can become a reality” Father Tomaz Mavric. On 28th June 2017, the Vincentian Family met at the European Parliament to present its “Homeless Alliance” project. On the agenda: an exhibition of 40 photos of Vincentian projects from all over the world that […]
