Friends of the Elderly – Ireland has been very active lately. The video below shows the wide range of activities offered by the association. As a reminder, Friends of the Elderly – Ireland supports over 1000 isolated elderly people thanks to 320 dedicated volunteers. Together, let’s fight against the isolation and precariousness of the […]
At the end of September, the German team made the strategic choice to hold their team meeting in Paris, a decision that fostered productive exchanges. This meeting provided the German team with the opportunity to meet and collaborate with their French colleagues. The German association operates in five cities: Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Cologne and Hamburg. […]
From june 8 to 11, our European group met in Bucharest! Continental groups enable us to work together on common issues. Each association can help the other and share its expertise. It’s also an opportunity to discuss the strategic actions of the International Federation of Petits Frères des Pauvres. The themes addressed during the two […]
The word “seenager” is a relatively recent term, first appearing in the 2010s. “Seenagers” is a neologism that combines the words “senior” and “teenager”. It refers to an older person, usually aged 65 or over, who maintains an active lifestyle, a youthful attitude and an interest in the popular activities and trends of new […]
The Surgeon General of the United States, Dr. Vivek Murthy released a report on the “epidemic of isolation and loneliness” affecting the country. The U.S. Surgeon General, has set a national strategy to promote “social connection.” This initiative is part of the Biden administration’s mental health efforts. According to Dr. Vivek Murthy, about one […]
The International Federation of Little Brothers of the Poor recently held its international conference. Entitled “The Power of Possibilities”, it took place from April 19 to 22 in Paris. The event was designed to bring together the Federation’s member associations and partners. Fifteen countries were represented. From Mexico to Canada, or from Ivory Coast to […]
The association and foundation of Les Petits Frères des Pauvres have always been mobilized to help the elderly during natural disasters or war. In recent years, Petits Frères des pauvres have supported organizations such as the Starenki Foundation in Ukraine for a year, and an association during the earthquake in Nepal. It is therefore natural […]
On International Women’s Day, the Niciodată Singur – Prietenii Vârstnicilor Association from Romania celebrates the beauty that women of any age bring to this world! For the occasion, the expression “old age” was replaced by “third youth”, the objective is to convince that beauty has no age limit. To this end, our Romanian friends, in […]
Italy is the oldest country in Europe, and the second oldest country in the world after Japan. For several years, the country has been experiencing an extremely rapid aging of its population. According to the World Health Organization, in 2021, about 23% of the Italian population was over 65 years old. By 2050, this proportion […]
For three days, from March 27 to 1, les Petits Frères des Pauvres welcomed Varvara and Victoria from the Starenki Foundation. The Starenki Foundation was created in Ukraine in 2017, it aims, like the Petits Frères des Pauvres, to support isolated elderly people in difficulty. Since the Russian invasion of 2022, the Starenki Foundation has […]
