Petits Frères des Pauvres

Founded in 1946, Petits Frères des Pauvres is a non-profit association based in Paris, France working on elderly care, housing & homelessness, poverty & hunger.

The Petits Frères des Pauvres is a French association founded in 1946 that works to combat loneliness and social isolation among older people, giving priority to the most deprived. It runs visits and telephone support, collective activities such as holidays and shared meals, emergency and temporary accommodation, and residential homes through its management association PFP-AGE. Its work is carried out by more than 400 local volunteer teams across France, with a presence in other countries through its international federation. The organisation also advocates for older people's rights and funds its work through donations, legacies and corporate partnerships. Its foundation, created in 1977 and renamed in 2003, supports housing solutions for older people.