Families. Not orphanages.

Orphanages do not protect children. They harm them. We are working towards a day when every child can grow up in a loving family.

  • A world without orphanages

    It’s not the lack of a family but the lack of support for families who are struggling with poverty, disability, discrimination that drives children into orphanages. That’s why developing services that make it possible for parents to care for their children at home and not have to resort to institutions is so important as we work together towards a world without orphanages.

Our work to keep families together

In numbers

Every child wants a safe, loving family to grow up in. But over 8 million children confined to orphanages around the world are denied this, with often catastrophic effects.

 

 

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A global movement for change

 

 

Hope and Homes for Children is working towards a day where every child can grow up in a loving family. We know we will only achieve this by working with others. Through our partnerships with national governments, civil society organisations, international agencies, corporate donors and committed individuals, we are helping to build a global movement that will eliminate orphanages in our lifetime.

Our work

Transforming child-care systems

Latest news

Hope and Homes for Children is at the forefront of a growing global movement to eradicate orphanages globally. Catch up on our latest news here:

News

Stories

We’re inspired by the courage and resilience of the children we work for. Read their stories here:

Stories
  • Jacinta’s Story from India: “If I am educated, I can do anything I want”
    Jacinta had dropped out of school to help her family earn enough to support her. She was at great risk of being sent to live in an orphanage, to keep her safe from the traffickers who prey on young girls in Jharkhand in India. Read about our work in India.
  • Celebrating Women: Grace and her triplets (with video)
    Around the world, March 8 is recognized as International Women’s Day. This week we celebrate the women whose acts of courage and determination have kept their families together, and their children free to grow up in the family; not in an orphanage. Read Grace's story.
  • Celebrating Women: Nduwayo and Mugabo’s story
    This week we celebrate the women whose acts of courage and determination have kept their families together, and their children free to grow up in the love and safety of a family; not in an orphanage. Read Nduwayo's story.
  • Celebrating Women: Galina and Ivan’s story
    This week we celebrate the women whose acts of courage and determination have kept their families together, and their children free to grow up in the love and safety of a family; not in an orphanage. Read Galina's story.
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  • Events

    We have a host of inspiring and entertaining events for you to be part of including evenings with some of the world’s greatest adventurers and performers, local events across the UK and our annual Christmas Carol Concert in London.

    If you are organising an event for Hope and Homes for Children we’d love to hear from you. 

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Challenges

There are loads of ways for you to join our global movement and help transform the lives of the 8 million children confined to orphanages around the world. Why not undertake a challenge? Whatever you decide to do, we think you are amazing!

  • St. James’s Place Sprint Triathlon
    Sunday 19th May, 2019
    Broughton Hall, Skipton
     The St. James’s Place Sprint Triathlon is heading north! Join us for our inaugural year in the breath-taking grounds of Broughton Hall, Skipton. This incredible event is the leading sprint triathlon for beginners, mixed teams and those looking to beat their personal best.
  • The Family Marathon
    Saturday 29 June 2019
    Central London Park
    A brand new event brought to you by Hope and Homes for Children: a marathon with a difference! Get your family together for the long run. Because when your family runs together, you’ll help families stay together.
  • Ride Romania
    5-8 July 2019
    Romania
     Join Hope and Homes for Children on this incredible road cycling tour through the heart of Romania, including one of the world’s most iconic roads – the Transfargarasan Highway.
  • Trek Bosnia
    14 – 21 September 2019
    Bosnia & Herzegovina and Montenegro
     Are your boots made for walking? Then join us on this incredible Balkan adventure. Our route will take us into the heart of the stunning Dinaric Alps and the primeval forests of the Sutjeska National Park.
  • Royal Parks Half Marathon
    13 October 2019
    Hyde Park, London
     Join Hope and Homes for Children in October for one of the most scenic city runs in the world.
  • Canary Wharf Rowathon
    Thursday 7 November 2019
    East Wintergarden, Canary Wharf, London
     Join us for this exhilarating, indoor rowing challenge in the heart of Canary Wharf’s iconic towers.

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