Vicente Ferrer was a Spanish priest and humanitarian born on April 9, 1920, in Barcelona, Spain. He is best known for his work in India, where he dedicated his life to improving the living conditions of the rural poor. Ferrer founded the Vicente Ferrer Foundation in 1969, which focuses on education, health care, and sustainable development. Throughout his life, Ferrer received numerous awards for his contributions to social justice and poverty alleviation. He passed away on April 19, 2009, but his legacy continues through the ongoing efforts of his foundation, which serves thousands of people in need each year.