International Federation of Little Brothers of the Poor

The International Federation of Little Brothers of the Poor ( or ) is a federation of volunteer-based non-profit organizations committed to relieving isolation and loneliness among the elderly. They aim to create links between elderly people who need to make friends for example clubs or classes. Even during lockdowns they want to help those in need maintain contact.

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

See also

• La Brindille D'Or

References

External links

• http://www.petitsfreres.org Website of the International Federation of Little Brothers of the Poor
• http://www.petitsfreresdespauvres.fr Website of French mother organization: les petits frères des Pauvres
• https://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2006-08-05-lonely-americans_x.htm USA TODAY Article: Isolated Americans trying to connect