Most people who volunteer overseas genuinely want to do something meaningful and experience a new culture. But often they are doing more harm than good.
Author: Hope and Homes for Children
How volunteering in an orphanage could be hurting the people you’re there to help.
Kyrylo* adopted his nephews after their home was destroyed by Russian troops. Now, we’re helping him to hold his family together.
Watch Ukraine country director Halyna Postoliuk’s heartfelt speech on the opportunities for child care and protection reform in Ukraine, during the closing session of our Ukraine Recovery Conference side event, hosted in London at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office headquarters.
Officials and business leaders at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London on 21-22 June 2023 should ensure that any “Marshal Plan” for the war-ravaged country includes ensuring children are not separated from their families and shutting down its network of 700 state-run children’s institutions.
To celebrate Global Day of Parents, we’re sharing three stories of brilliant parents who fought for their children, adopted children, and rebuilt relationships with their children following the devastating impact of orphanages.
Richard Munyaneza introduces Rugwiro, an inspirational foster father going above and beyond to protect children.
We hear from Liliana Rotaru, CEO of CCF Moldova, our partner organisation, who shares her views on being a female leader, her biggest achievements and the crucial importance of listening to women’s voices.
Halyna Postoliuk our Ukraine Director, shares her views on International Women’s Day in Ukraine, what she feels most proud of and her advice to women wanting to inspire change.
Lourenza reflects on International Women’s Day, the power women hold to create change and the need for governments, services, social care provisions to give women the support they need to thrive.