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 […]
This year again our American friends celebrated Thanksgiving as it should be! It was an opportunity for the International Federation of Petits Frères des Pauvres to take an interest in the actions conducted during this special day. The different associations were present and different solidarity actions were conducted throughout the country. In Boston: […]
This October 1 will be marked by demonstrations around the world and a strong mobilization, it is the first international day since the clear slowdown of the covid 19 pandemic. This epidemic exacerbated existing inequalities for over two years. The most fragile populations are the first to suffer the crisis and it obviously include the […]
Between May 23 and 25, 2022, the fundraising managers of the organizations in the international network of PFPs met in Paris for two days of reflection. The organizations present were: Les Petits Frères des Pauvres – France; Amigos de los Mayores – Spain; Asociația Niciodată Singur – Romania; Stowarzyszenie mali bracia Ubogich – Poland; Freunde […]
Who doesn’t dream of a vacation during a long work week? Do you really have to work to have the right to go on vacation? Contrary to some preconceived ideas, all citizens have the right to go on vacation, and to enjoy moments of rest and leisure outside of their daily lives. The Declaration of […]
The organizations which belongs to the International Federation of Petits Frères des Pauvres are committed to breaking the solitude of the elderly and stay by their side until the end of their lives, wherever they live. This can be in their private home, in a nursing home, in the hospital, but also, we think less […]
December 5th was the World Volunteer Day, celebrating commitment at all ages. The health crisis has pushed many young people to volunteer for different causes… But what about their representations on aging? How do young people view aging? This is what a recent study by CSA and Domitys attempted to find out. The study focuses […]
On Thursday, November 25, the United States celebrated Thanksgiving, a traditional family and warm holiday. But, as we know, for isolated elderly people, the holiday season is synonymous with even greater solitude. That’s why the various LBFE (Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly) in the US organizations have, once again this year, redoubled their efforts […]
Bringing a musical experience to isolated seniors is the challenge that eight young Americans have taken up! While the pandemic has amplified the feeling of isolation among many seniors, a group of California high school students decided to bring joy to the isolated through jazz! Music is known to stimulate the release of dopamine, which […]
