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Fidesco – Catholic Organization for International Solidarity
Fidesco is an international Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that recruits and trains volunteers before sending them for a one or two year mission in under-served areas of the world. The volunteers make their professional and personal skills available to the needy through humanitarian and development projects.
In 1980 in Rome, African bishops met members of the Emmanuel Community and gave them a challenge: “We need young people coming in the name of their faith to support us in our development projects and offer assistance to our local population. Come join us!”
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FIDESCO PROJECTS AROUND THE WORLDDiscover our projects and support our work
Medical care for Guinea’s poor
The largest health care center in the country. It has sixty employees and 4 Fidesco volunteers. Every year, over 100,000 people receive care and medicine. The price, at $1.30 for the consultation, all included, is accessible even to the poorest. What is on the horizon. The maximum capacity for the Maternity Center has been […]
Fighting for prisoners in DR Congo
A team of volunteers go to the central prison in Kinshasa to meet with about a dozen prisoners a week. While there, they not only offers legal advice, but also help them with the psychological support they need to deal with the hostile conditions. BAJPD lawyers (4 in Kinshasa, and 2 in Lubumbashi) then handle […]
TESTIMONIESof Fidesco volunteers
During my Big Night in the past few months, I’ve witnessed heartbreaking and dark places, but ...
recent Articles
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What is Fidesco Webinar February 23 at 8:15pm (EST). We look forward to sharing our work and vision with you. PreRegister required: dleblond@fidescousa.org
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News from Chikowa, Zambia:Ten tables measuring 3 meters long and twenty benches for a parish center; Drew Geiger designed them; Wilson and Yotam made them; everyone helped move them.
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Here is an opportunity to learn more about volunteering with Fidesco. On December 13 at 2:15 EST, Fidesco will host a webinar covering these topics: -What is Fidesco and Discerning a departure plus Q&A. Preregister by sending an email to: webinar@fidesco.de
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Fidesco USA is seeking volunteers for the 2023 send off, so your time has come. Peruse this website and submit a non-binding application to begin the discernment process. Send an email to info@fidescousa.org with your questions. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
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With 98 volunteer candidates in their final week of training and formation, the Fidesco team gave them a full schedule of activities to send them on their mission with their toolbox filled to the brim. Do keep all of these young adults, retirees, couples and families with children in your prayers as they head to […]
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March 22 at 2:15 pm (EST) there will be an online Fidesco Information evening in English (about 90 minutes) Participants, from all over the world, who are thinking about leaving with Fidesco are welcome! Topics: What is Fidesco Discerning a departure Q&A Register on: webinar@fidesco.de
What is Fidesco Webinar February 23 at 8:15pm (EST). We look forward to sharing our work and vision ...
News from Chikowa, Zambia:Ten tables measuring 3 meters long and twenty benches for a parish ...
Here is an opportunity to learn more about volunteering with Fidesco. On December 13 at 2:15 EST, ...
Medical care for Guinea’s poor
Guinea, Conakry
Fighting for prisoners in DR Congo
Democratic-Republic-of-the-Congo, KinshasaUpcoming events
Fidesco USA Discernment Weekend 2023
March 31, 2023This is our annual “by invitation only” weekend to discern your call to mission. Contact Fidesco to be invited. Fidesco USA: Who’s next?
Location:
Webinar
February 23, 2023Location:online 8:15 pm EST to 9:00pm
Fidesco USA Discernment Weekend 2022
April 1, 2022This is a “by invitation only” weekend so please contact Fidesco to be included. Fidesco USA: Who’s next?
Location:Bristow, Virginia
Fidesco Information Webinar
March 22, 2022March 22 at 2:15 pm (EST) there will be an online Fidesco Information evening in English (about 90 minutes) Participants, from all over the world, who are thinking about leaving with Fidesco are welcome! Topics: What is Fidesco Discerning a departure Q&A […]
Location:online 2:15 pm EST to 3:30 pm
Fidesco Presentation Webinar
December 13, 2022Location:online 2:15 pm EST to 3:30 pm
Fidesco USA will host an Invitation-only Discernment Weekend from Friday, April 9, 2021 (5:30pm) until Sunday, April 11, 2021 (2pm) in the New York City area. Submit your non-binding application today and begin the process of discerning a time of service with Fidesco.
Location:New York
During my Big Night in the past few months, I’ve witnessed heartbreaking and dark places, but ...
Katie and Luke Johnstone - Philippines