UK Government and an anonymous donor to triple your donation. We’ve got some really exciting news – because from today, the UK government has announced that until March 31st, it will match all eligible donations up to £500,000 to Hope and Homes for Children’s Back to Family campaign. This follows the UK Foreign Secretary, alongside Hollywood actor Barry […]

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As academic studies continue to reveal the harmful impact of orphanages on children, a movement called The Homecoming Project is encouraging religious organisations to reconsider how they support the most vulnerable. In the UK, the Christian church is rightly praised for its generosity and compassion towards young people, both at home and overseas. Each year, […]
The UK Foreign Secretary has announced a new international campaign to get children out of orphanages and Back to Family. On the 17th January, the UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy travelled to Bulgaria with Hollywood actor Barry Keoghan to announce the launch of a new campaign to advocate for family-based care for all children across […]
After 17 years working at Hope and Homes for Children, our Rwanda Country Director Innocent Habimfura is sadly heading for pastures new. Hugely popular, incredibly passionate about his work, and highly-respected throughout the sector, Innocent will be truly missed – so we wanted to hear his reflections on his time at HHC, and get the […]
For over 17 years, Centre Saint Vincent has been an institution housing children and adults with disabilities. But thanks to our team’s efforts, its residents will now be going Back to Family. Located in the bustling urban hub of Musanze, regarded as one of Rwanda’s second cities, Centre St Vincent was established in 2007 by […]
Abandoned in an orphanage, Lizuca’s* life changed forever when she was adopted by Ecaterina* and her family. When she found out that her daughter had Down’s Syndrome, Lizuca’s* mother didn’t know what to do. She was so afraid of the difficulties and challenges that she might face, she ended up making the heartbreaking decision to […]
Education is more than just a basic human right – it’s a cornerstone of personal development, economic growth, and societal progress. Which is why on January 24 each year, the world unites to celebrate the International Day of Education. The International Day of Education 2025 is a day for emphasising the importance of education, the […]
As the year comes to a close, we want to thank supporters like you for the incredible things you’ve made possible for children in 2024. In the past year, your support has made a huge difference to the lives of children all around the world. From keeping the precious bonds of family from fraying, to […]
As Hope and Homes for Children’s Senior EU Advocacy Advisor, I recently visited Moldova to deliver training to some of the country’s leading children’s rights organisations. At the end of October, I spent three exceptional days in Chisinau, Moldova, where I’d been invited by the Children’s Rights Alliance to deliver a two-day training on EU […]
Our staff in Bulgaria work with parents and families who are struggling to stay together. We provide them with the essential resources they need, so that children are able to grow up in safe family environments, rather than in institutions. Baby T* was born in Pleven with a congenital defect that required hospital care and […]