In 2022, GSIF supported 169 Good Shepherd projects worldwide, positively impacting the lives of over 108,000 people in 33 countries. This major achievement was possible because of stronger relationships between local partners, communities and participants in the programs. GSIF’s [...]

A community program in the suburbs of Manila, Philippines, is striving to create a safe and empowering environment for women and girls, free from violence and abuse. This initiative involves approximately 310 people from the slums of Paco Manila. The program’s main objectives include [...]

Last June, GSIF Latin America was invited to take part in a significant international meeting, organized by the Pontifical Commission for Latin America (CAL) in Rome. The gathering served as a platform for Church aid institutions and organizations in Latin America to engage in dialogue, share [...]

During the pandemic crisis, GSIF and the Good Shepherd sisters were aware that the conditions of many girls and children in the most vulnerable countries were already extremely fragile and that measures such as lockdowns, school closures and interruption of protection services caused enormous harm

Another recognition adds to the other awards the Bon Pasteur Kolwezi program has received over the years for its impact in protecting children and young people from violence, exploitation and child labor in the mining communities of Kolwezi, DRC.

Human trafficking is a form of gender-based violence, which is a dramatic reality in Latin America particularly affecting women and girls. In 2020 1 in 2 of all victims of trafficking in South America was a woman. Women are trafficked for sexual exploitation – they make up 87% of the victims of [...]

During the pandemic crisis, GSIF and the Good Shepherd sisters were aware that the conditions of many girls and children in the most vulnerable countries were already extremely fragile and that measures such as lockdowns, school closures and interruption of protection services caused enormous harm

Francisca is one of the six women whose stories of resilience and change feature in the book ‘Vivir para Volar’ (Living to Fly), which was presented in a virtual event on March 9th, promoted by GSIF Latin America. These women from different countries of Latin America shared their experiences of [...]

Junior Program Officer Asia Pacific Position: Junior Program Officer Asia Pacific Location: Based in Asia (preferably Sri Lanka) Type of contract: Full-time Report to: GSIF Asia Pacific Regional Manager Salary level (RAL): commensurate with qualification and experience Application [...]

Junior Program Officer for Africa & Middle East Position: Junior Program Officer for Africa & Middle East Location: Initially Rome (Italy) – to be determined later Type of contract: Full-time (40 hours p/week) Duration: 1-year renewable Report to: Program Manager Salary level [...]