| "Experiencing, Sharing Life in Christ" |
About VIDES
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IN THE WORLD
Since 1877 the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (Salesian Sisters) have been a missionary
institute and since 1987 they are providing service opportunities through VIDES to young adults
inviting them to be part of its world-wide missions.
VIDES+USA is part of VIDES INTERNATIONAL, an NGO in special consultative status with the
Economic and Social Council and the Department of Public Information of the United Nations.
It provides service opportunities worldwide for volunteers (ages 18-35)
Since 1877 the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (Salesian Sisters) have been a missionary
institute and since 1987 they are providing service opportunities through VIDES to young adults
inviting them to be part of its world-wide missions.
VIDES+USA is part of VIDES INTERNATIONAL, an NGO in special consultative status with the
Economic and Social Council and the Department of Public Information of the United Nations.
It provides service opportunities worldwide for volunteers (ages 18-35)
IN THE USA
VIDES started in the United States in 1997 in the West. Now we have VIDES+USA, as the Central
Office in San Antonio, Texas, and two Satellite Offices: Haledon, New Jersey, and San Antonio also
serves as a satellite office.
VIDES started in the United States in 1997 in the West. Now we have VIDES+USA, as the Central
Office in San Antonio, Texas, and two Satellite Offices: Haledon, New Jersey, and San Antonio also
serves as a satellite office.
SERVICE in the USA and in the WORLD
VIDES volunteers serve together with members of the Salesian family (Priests, Brothers, Sisters,
Cooperators, ADMA*...) at home and abroad joining efforts to be transformational leaders in society by
living a simple Christ-centered life while serving the poor. VIDES volunteers promote social justice,
solidarity, and generosity in sharing and giving of themselves.*[Associazione Di Maria Ausilitrice
founded by St. John Bosco]
VIDES volunteers serve together with members of the Salesian family (Priests, Brothers, Sisters,
Cooperators, ADMA*...) at home and abroad joining efforts to be transformational leaders in society by
living a simple Christ-centered life while serving the poor. VIDES volunteers promote social justice,
solidarity, and generosity in sharing and giving of themselves.*[Associazione Di Maria Ausilitrice
founded by St. John Bosco]
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Formation/Service Camps (orientation):
In San Antonio we have the January and June
orientations. In New Jersey we have the July orientation.
Both satellite offices recruit from the entire US. As the
volunteers choose the formation camp they wish to
attend, that satellite office follows them through
formation and service.
Then, at the August Re-Entry all returning volunteers
meet. At that time the volunteers are invited to become
part of the Core Group closest to their home state.
In San Antonio we have the January and June
orientations. In New Jersey we have the July orientation.
Both satellite offices recruit from the entire US. As the
volunteers choose the formation camp they wish to
attend, that satellite office follows them through
formation and service.
Then, at the August Re-Entry all returning volunteers
meet. At that time the volunteers are invited to become
part of the Core Group closest to their home state.
Volunteers, Members and Sponsors
experience and share life in Christ in everyday living to
help other young people and women, especially in
developing countries. Through VIDES thousands of
young adults are opting to make a difference in the world.
experience and share life in Christ in everyday living to
help other young people and women, especially in
developing countries. Through VIDES thousands of
young adults are opting to make a difference in the world.
VIDES-International has 14 offices in Europe, 7 in Asia,
13 in North and South America, 2 in Africa and helps with
development and emergency interventions in over 50
countries per year.
13 in North and South America, 2 in Africa and helps with
development and emergency interventions in over 50
countries per year.
| [Promoted by the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians Salesian Sisters www.cgfmanet.org] |
| VIDES Volunteers in Honduras |
| Formation Service Center Camp in Asherton, TX |
| VIDES Rome Summit 2005 Front Row: S Denise Sickinger FMA (Director-NJ), Christina Chou, Susanna Kennedy, S Mary Gloria Mar FMA(Director-TX) Back Row: Kara Flores-Cisneros, Amanda Ziemba (VIDES USA President), S Antoinette Cedrone FMA (NJ) |
VIDES SUMMIT, ROME 2008, US participants:
Top: Christina Chou, Patrice Barta, S MaryGloria Mar, FMA, Frank So, Randi L Swoboda, Gladys Perez
Left: Mamma Gloria So, Below her: Theresa Davey (both pictured with Patti and Christina)
Top: Christina Chou, Patrice Barta, S MaryGloria Mar, FMA, Frank So, Randi L Swoboda, Gladys Perez
Left: Mamma Gloria So, Below her: Theresa Davey (both pictured with Patti and Christina)
Accomplishments for Year Ending December 31, 2008
1. Ongoing work to deepen volunteers' spirituality, strengthen faith and commitment to social justice.
Formation/service camps to prepare volunteers for mission, and Re-Entry integration experience.
2. Sent young adult volunteers to Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Sudan, El Salvador,
Dominican Republic, Honduras, Mexico, Italy, Geneva, and in the USA to Texas and New York
3. Projects in Rwanda (hot water and bananas for the orphans), Sudan (room/board and a trade for
Darfur Boys), Santa Rosa de Copan, Honduras (Computer donations), Mozambique (women
promotion), Dominican Republic
SOS: Scholarship Sponsorships in Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico, and Mozambique
Objectives for Year Beginning January 1, 2009
1. Continue to offer accompaniment formation of young adult volunteer missioners
and teen leadership to prepare Junior VIDES Leaders
2. Continue annual VIDES USA Celebration in August to commemorate
LIVES of SERVICE which extend beyond a first mission experience
3. Expand marketing and fund-raising: mission appeals, grant-writing... for VIDES mission projects
in the US and abroad
1. Ongoing work to deepen volunteers' spirituality, strengthen faith and commitment to social justice.
Formation/service camps to prepare volunteers for mission, and Re-Entry integration experience.
2. Sent young adult volunteers to Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Sudan, El Salvador,
Dominican Republic, Honduras, Mexico, Italy, Geneva, and in the USA to Texas and New York
3. Projects in Rwanda (hot water and bananas for the orphans), Sudan (room/board and a trade for
Darfur Boys), Santa Rosa de Copan, Honduras (Computer donations), Mozambique (women
promotion), Dominican Republic
SOS: Scholarship Sponsorships in Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico, and Mozambique
Objectives for Year Beginning January 1, 2009
1. Continue to offer accompaniment formation of young adult volunteer missioners
and teen leadership to prepare Junior VIDES Leaders
2. Continue annual VIDES USA Celebration in August to commemorate
LIVES of SERVICE which extend beyond a first mission experience
3. Expand marketing and fund-raising: mission appeals, grant-writing... for VIDES mission projects
in the US and abroad