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International Federation of Little Brothers of the Poor

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The International Federation of Little Brothers of the Poor (French: Fédération internationale des petits frères des Pauvres or French: Les petits frères des Pauvres) is a federation of volunteer-based non-profit organizations committed to relieving isolation and loneliness among the elderly.

It was founded 1979 in Rolle, Switzerland and has been recognized as a NGO (non-governmental organization) in consultative status (category II) with the United Nations Economic and Social Council.

In 2008, volunteers held a benefit concert in Toulouse, France, to raise money for the organization.

Members

Its member countries / organizations are:

  • Canada: les petits frères des Pauvres
  • France: les petits frères des Pauvres
  • Germany: Freunde alter Menschen e. V.
  • Ireland: The Little Brothers (Friends of the Elderly) Limited.
  • Mexico: Los Hermanos del Anciano A.C.
  • Poland: Mali bracia Ubogich
  • Spain: Amigos de los mayores / Amics de la Gent Gran
  • Switzerland: La Fondation les petits frères des Pauvres
  • United States: Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly
  • References

    International Federation of Little Brothers of the Poor Wikipedia


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