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For over 40 years the Twinnage Scheme has enabled the Society of St Vincent de Paul in developing countries to thrive and grow, strengthened by the spiritual, financial and moral support the members have received. What is a very small sum of money for a Conference in England & Wales can make a vast difference in a poor country, where a poor person may earn about 20 pence per day (if they are fortunate); just enough for one day’s food.
Links with India, Sudan, Romania Grenada, and Guyana are strong. Each of these countries has its own unique problems and the Twinnage scheme is tailored to each so that we can offer the best help within the resources available. The Society in each country shares the same Spirit that guides us in our work for the poor and each country benefits from the encouragement that Twinnage offers.
Within the SVP in England & Wales the responsibility for maintaining support for our friends in our twinned countries rests with the International Relations Committee. The members of the committee include:
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Chairman and Board member
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Kevin McDermott
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National Twinnage Organiser
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Terry Brown
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India
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Terry Brown
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Sudan
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Ian Mawdsley
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Romania
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Mary Abel
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Grenada & Guyana
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Terry Brown
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Projects
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Vincent Naylor
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Sponsorships
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David Wiles
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Jubiloan
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David Wiles
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Disaster Fund
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Richard Massey
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Spiritual Adviser
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Tim Murrill
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This web-site is owned and administered by the Twinnage organisers of the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) for England and Wales. It is designed to provide a vehicle for sharing information relating to Twinnage, giving background information along with details of the latest achievements and needs supporting our brothers and sisters in the developing world. |
