Category: United States

The dissolution of USAID: a decision with global humanitarian consequences

Since the start of his second term in January 2025, US President Donald Trump has taken a series of measures aimed at radically redefining US foreign policy. Among the most significant is the complete dissolution of USAID (United States Agency for International Development), the main operator of US humanitarian and development aid. This decision has […]

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Thanksgiving 2024: LBFE actions – American association member of the Fédération internationale des Petits Frères des Pauvres

On Thanksgiving, the five associations of the Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly (LBFE) network, members of the Fédération internationale des Petits Frères des Pauvres, mobilized to bring warmth and comfort to isolated elderly people. From Chicago to San Francisco, these actions testify to a strong commitment to fighting isolation and creating moments of […]

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12th Fundraising Seminar

Last week, the International Federation of Little Brothers of the Poor had the honor of organizing the 12th Fundraisers Seminar in Brussels. This annual event is a must for the network’s fundraisers. This seminar attracts participants from all over the world to exchange ideas and share experiences. This year, representatives from Chicago’s Little Brothers Friends […]

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Moments of joy for hundreds of isolated elderly people

As the holiday season concludes, let’s explore the initiatives undertaken by member organization of the Petits Frères des Pauvres international network in the final months of 2023. Discover the efforts of various organization  worldwide that have enabled isolated elderly individuals to spend time surrounded by volunteers while also raising awareness among the public.   In […]

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The United States affected by an epidemic of loneliness!

  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 […]

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International Conference 2023

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 […]

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Thanksgiving activities

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: […]

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October 1: International Day of Older Persons

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 […]

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13th edition of the international fundraising seminar in May 2022

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 […]

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