Aimé’s journey:
Rwandan orphanage to the UN

After five years in an orphanage, we helped Aimé move back home. With the love and support of his parents, he’s excelled at school and now advocates for other children in care. This week, Aimé’s speaking at the UN—for the second time.

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Latest blog posts

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Our legacy in Bosnia
As we prepare to hand over operations in Bosnia, long-time colleague and Head of Supporter Experience Joe Sutton reflects on our achievements in the place which gave birth to Hope and Homes for Children.
Thank You Thursday:
Henrietta Caledon’s Book
Henrietta Caledon talks about the children's book she has written to raise money for Hope and Homes for Children, and why she supports what we do.
Covid orphans: Why orphanages are not the answer
Kristen Cheney explains why we must learn lessons from past humanitarian responses to protect the growing number of children who have lost caregivers in the aftermath of Covid.
A day in my life:
Natalia Făureanu Social Worker, CCF Moldova
Natalia is a social worker in Moldova. She describes reuniting three children with their mother Ana, and supported the family to resume their life together.

Future Gifts and cards

Our selection of Future Gifts and cards is now available to buy online. Every purchase helps to give even more children the one thing they want and need most in the world: a family to love them.

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Latest news

Hope and Homes for Children is at the forefront of a growing global movement to eliminate orphanages globally.

News

A worrisome U-turn on ending the institutionalisation of children in Ukraine
Alongside 7 other organisations, we are calling on Ukraine to reverse an order which backtracks on their previous commitments to end the institutionalisation of children.
“Put the money where the love is”
Reflections on the UN Day of General Discussion
We are calling on the UN to make recommendations on care reform with one voice. It is a chance to offer unified, contemporary, and compelling guidance on the ultimate goal of care reform and the best process to achieve it.
Orphanage Volunteer Wanted!
On 22 September, Better Care Network Netherlands launched the “Wees Wijs” campaign to show the unintended consequences of voluntourism, and the harm it does to children.
United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child’s Day of General Discussion on Children’s Rights and Alternative Care:
Our recommendations
We are calling on the UN to make recommendations on care reform with one voice. It is a chance to offer unified, contemporary, and compelling guidance on the ultimate goal of care reform and the best process to achieve it.

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 childcare systems

Hope and Homes for Children is working alongside governments and civil society organisations in over 30 countries to dismantle orphanage-based care systems. Our transformation model is driving reform and laying the foundations for long-lasting change.

Children’s stories

We’re inspired by the courage and resilience of the families we work with. Here are some of their stories.

Stories

Aimé’s story:
From Rwandan orphanage to speaking at the UN
Aimé de Jesus is a remarkable young man. This week, he’ll be speaking to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child about his experiences of orphanages and alternative care. But this isn’t the first time he’s taken on the role of human rights defender on the world’s biggest stage.
The Journey Home:
Tika’s Story
Like so many children, Tika had been taken from his family by traffickers. For a high fee, they promised his parents that he would be well cared for and educated in an institution in the city. Instead, he was taken to an orphanage.
Poverty and prejudice sent Maxim to an orphanage; love and determination brought him home
The Moldovan authorities had no faith a single father could care for a child with disabilities. When his son was taken into an orphanage, Alexandru became angry and almost lost hope. Then Renata made contact.
Finding family: Devi’s extraordinary journey home to be where she belongs
Devi lost her mum on a crowded railway platform and spent seven years alone in India’s orphanage system. Then she met Nipa, the woman who would help her find her way back home.

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Aimé’s journey:Rwandan orphanage to the UN