The digital frature is an isolation factor for the elderly. One of the volunteers from LBFE San Francisco shares with us his experience on the implementation of a new action to overcome this problem. With funds from the Metta Grant, Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly (LBFE) in San Francisco, Community Tech Network (CTN), University […]
The organizations of the International Federation of Petits Frères des Pauvres met in Barcelona last February for 2 days of exchange of experiences dedicated to fundraising. Germany, United States, Canada, Ireland, Poland, Switzerland, Spain, Romania, France … 9 of the 10 countries of the International Federation, all committed against the isolation of the elderly, were […]
The concept is simple: every Thursday, young students meet with their elders living in “seniors building” (residential buildings for person over 55 years old). The elderly enjoy a lot the proposed activities mixing art, games and conversations that allow them to interact with each other. Some students are learning Mandarin or Russian and are happy […]
115 participants, 12 countries and 3 days of foresight were the ingredients of the 3rd congress of the International Federation of Little Brothers of the Poor which took place from May 24th to May 27th at the Intergenerational Meeting Center in France. Thinking up the future programs of Little Brothers of the Poor in 2040 […]
In Mexico, el día de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) is one of the most important day in the country. From October 31st until November 2nd, this is the opportunity for Mexicans to gather with their family and celebrate their deceased around the altars installed and decorated for this purpose. They meet in […]
14 years after the Polish organization, the International Federation of the little brothers of the Poor has welcomed two young and dynamic organizations which fight against isolation of the elderly in Mexico and in Romania. During its last General Assembly, held in November 4th-5th, 2016 the International Federation has unanimously decided to welcome the two […]
