WHO WE ARE

The Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul (D.C.) is a Roman Catholic Sisters Congregation operating under the Society of Apostolic Life in the Church. Founded in 1633 by St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac in Paris, France, during the French Revolution,the D.C. Congregation was the first non-cloistered religious institute for women dedicated to charitable work, particularly for the impoverished. The mission of the D.C. is to assist those in need, advocate for a just society, and create positive change for the poor, marginalised, and oppressed. Initially, their services included caring for the sick, operating schools and hospitals, and supporting orphans and injured soldiers.The Congregation has expanded globally, with about 13,000 Daughters of Charity serving in over 94 countries.In these nations, the sisters are involved in education, social ministries, healthcare, and advocate for social justice and climate change.In Kenya, the Daughters of Charity have missions in six locations: Nairobi, Limuru, Kitale, WestPokot, Mwingi (Kitui), and Mombasa (Bangladesh).