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St Vincent de Paul – A social justice society

The SVP’s social justice vision is to empower, advocate and campaign for people living in poverty of any kind and those facing discrimination. We seek to influence policy makers and public opinion from a position of authority backed by evidence from our frontline services.

From tackling hardship and disadvantage, homelessness and isolation, to supporting refugees, asylum seekers and prisoners, we turn concern into action and address the root causes of poverty and inequality.

Our social policy areas:

  • Levelling up
  • Digital poverty
  • In-work poverty and insecure work
  • Migrants, refugees and people seeking asylum

 

How does the SVP apply social justice principles?

Somali woman in hajib and Asian ladies in ESOL classWhen the voice of the poor calls, we listen.

Our grassroots approach to advocacy engages individuals, communities, organisations, faith groups and government. Our extensive network of SVP groups create a safe and supportive environment for those who feel powerless, left behind or not listened to, where they are empowered to find a better and more fulfilling life.

We apply the messages of Catholic Social Teaching (CST) to our work by placing human dignity, fairness and the collective good of society at the centre of our work. We seek to enable people, through on-the-ground support as well as our social justice work, to become their own spokespeople and hold those in power accountable.

 

How we advance social justice

We work with people affected by poverty and disadvantage, not on behalf of them, to influence policymakers to effect changes which have a genuine impact on their lives.

Visiting and befriending people who may be isolated, in need, or in prison, is at the core of our work. This work provides an insight into the complex issues people face every day and helps us to raise awareness about the things that really matter to them and to identify solutions which can make a tangible difference to their lives.

We work closely with other Catholic and secular organisations to maximise our impact and strengthen our voice. In the past year we have collaborated with the Jesuit Refugee Service, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Caritas International.

 

Our Social Policy Priorities

 

Blonde blue-eyed boy with dirty face and unkempt hairIn-work poverty and insecure work

Millions of people and children are experiencing the effects of in-work poverty and often live below the poverty line. Our social policy team works closely with our St Vincent’s centres to develop evidence-based solutions to issues affecting people in work and those seeking work. Read more...

 

 

 

Elderly man freezing in living room and pulling red blanket tight to himLevelling up

The daily experience of working with people living in some of the most deprived parts of the country means the SVP is in the position of influencing the government’s Levelling Up agenda. Read more...

 

 

 

Ukrainian child with flag of Ukraine on cheek, crying on a busMigrants, refugees and people seeking asylum

We campaign for the rights of refugees, people seeking asylum and migrants by speaking up against unjust and discriminatory policies. Our advocacy work responds to the needs of people we support every day. Read more...

 

 

Middle aged woman in IT class doing classwork.Digital poverty

Our social policy work in this area complements the work that local SVP groups and our Reboot schemes. We campaign to influence reform in this area and address digital inequality. Read more...

 
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