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Rwanda’s Postcode Equality Trust, funded by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, backs Hope and Homes for Children programme in Rwanda.
Author: Hope and Homes for Children
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When Covid hit, strict lockdown measures meant Valerie could no longer go to work. A Community Volunteer discovered that Valerie had no money left for food or water, and alerted our team who co-ordinated emergency support for her family.
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Dilip was in danger of being separated from his big sister, Munni, and sent to an orphanage. Now, they have the support they need to stay together.
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At an event in Brussels, collaborators mark the end of the Opening Doors for Europe’s Children campaign and celebrate its achievements.
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We reflect on what the generosity of our supporters, and the dedication of our staff, has achieved for children around the world
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Commonly used terms include ‘institutions’, ‘orphanages’, or ‘children’s homes’. Whatever they’re called, discover the 13 characteristics of institutional care
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Even if we know that in the right circumstances, volunteer tourism provides significant benefits for both the volunteers and the communities that receive them but we need to be absolutely clear: volunteering in an orphanage abroad is a bad idea.
It is increasingly important to address how volunteers and travellers tell their story on, to make sure that language and images are used to make a positive impact and break stereotypes, rather than reinforce them.
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How volunteering in an orphanage could be hurting the people you’re there to help.
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“One day I would like to be an engineer,” Jacinta says with a grin. But not long ago, she had to drop out of school to earn money to help her family make ends meet.
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Orphanages are the problem. They cause family separation. Learn how.
