Twinning is a unique and powerful part of the SVP, creating a global network of charity, solidarity, and shared mission. Thanks to the generosity of our members, supporters, and donors, the vital work of our overseas twins continues to grow.
Below, you'll find ways to support or get involved in Twinning.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more - and for being part of this global network.
General donation - You can gift a general donation to Twinning here.
South Sudan Appeal - We are currently focusing our efforts on our annual South Sudan Appeal. You can donate to the appeal here.
Other countries - Visit each country page to find out more about their work and to donate.
You can find out more about twinning with an overseas Conference here.
You can also download the Twinning General Information leaflet for more information here.
You can find out more about gifting a legacy to the SVP and/or SVP Twinning here: Legacy giving | St Vincent de Paul Society
TwinTalk is our quarterly newsletter which celebrates the work of overseas partners, provides key updates, and shares information on current appeals or projects.
If you have any questions, please contact twinning@svp.org.uk.
Click on the relevant date to download TwinTalk.
This fund is used to support overseas SVP's in emergencies, following or during natural disaster or conflicts. Examples include support to SVP India following the Kerala floods in 2018, grant to SVP Romania following outbreak of the Ukrainian war in 2022 and support to SVP Grenada following Hurricane Beryl in 2024.
Terms of reference for the SVP Disaster Fund
General principles of the fund
- In response to natural disasters and conflict-related humanitarian needs, the National Twinning Committee will discuss potential emergency funding with CGI Paris including how best to support and the potential transfer of funding to international SVP organisations.
- Funding must cover emergency, humanitarian and basic livelihoods and self-sufficiency projects for communities affected by natural disaster or conflict.
- The nature of this funding will be determined by the level of need, the local SVP infrastructure, banking routes and amount available.
- Donor preference with respect to geographical area should be honoured where possible and donations will be distinguished by purpose.
- If the need is determined to be met in a certain geographical area, monies can be transferred into the General SVP Disaster fund with National Twinning Committee approval
- It is not a requirement that SVP E&W must inform specific donors if SVP E&W is unable to honour their preference for use of funds.
Please remember in your prayers the SVP members and those they support in our twinned countries - Grenada, Guyana, Romania, India, Sudan, and South Sudan.
We also hold our Vincentian brothers and sisters around the world in our hearts, united in faith and service.
If you would like more information about our Twinning and Overseas Aid programme or would like to get in touch, please call our National Office on 020 7703 3030 or email our Twinning team: Twinning@svp.org.uk.