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Nelu* sitting on his uncle, Ion's* knee in their kitchen,

“It was like being kidnapped” – Nelu’s story

by Natalia Fricker - 18 Nov 2022 Romania, story, Winter Crisis Appeal 2022

When Nelu’s mother died suddenly, Nelu and his four elder siblings were hauled out of school and confined to an orphanage far from home.

A child carrying a teddy bear, holding their parent's hand,

Ukraine’s unreported catastrophe – and how to address it

by Mark Waddington - 16 Nov 2022 ukraine

Recently, our CEO Mark Waddington visited our brave team in Ukraine. Here are Mark’s reflections following the visit. 

Maria serving dinner

We laughed and we cried – Pete’s Ukraine visit

by Pete Garratt - 11 Nov 2022 ukraine

Pete Garratt our Director of Global Programmes shares the story of his visit to Ukraine, where he met with Maria and her family.

Halyna Postoliuk, our country director for Ukraine, standing in a school that has been destroyed by bombing

Ukraine update: our plans

by Hope and Homes for Children - 10 Nov 2022 Hope and Homes for Children, ukraine

We provide an update of our work in Ukraine so far and the impact of generous donations from our incredible supporters

54 on our side

by Nolan Quigley - 8 Nov 2022 Kigali Declaration

Nolan Quigley, our Director of Global Advocacy, shares his thoughts on the Kigali Declaration

Group of Kenyan and Rwandan representatives smiling around a conference table

Rwanda – Kenya Learning exchange

by Stephen Ucembe - 1 Nov 2022 Africa, Kenya, Rwanda

Stephen Ucembe, Regional Advocacy Manager shares his reflections on the Rwanda – Kenya Learning exchange hosted by Hope and Homes for Children Rwanda

The urgent need for global care reform

by Marie Raverdeau - 28 Oct 2022 European Union, global advocacy

We hosted key European Union stakeholders at the Brussels launch of our publication, ‘Families. Not Institutions’.  

A portrait of a little boy smiling. He is part of one of the families we are supporting in Romania

Hope and Homes for Children finalise another orphanage closure in Botoșani, Romania 

by Hope and Homes for Children - 27 Oct 2022 Romania

We are pleased to announce that we have finalised another institution closure in Romania! 

Border force agents speaking with a traveller in London Heathrow airport

Operation Bacoli – stopping demand for orphanage visits

by Sarah McManus - 22 Oct 2022 Anti-Slavery Week 2022, global advocacy, voluntourism

Border Force reflect on our campaign at London Heathrow, Manchester and Gatwick airports to dissuade travellers from visiting orphanages on holiday

headshot of young woman

A twisted industry of altruism: why I will never volunteer at an orphanage again 

by Sophie Willis - 18 Oct 2022 Anti-Slavery Week 2022, voluntourism

For Anti-Slavery Week 2022, we’re launching the #EndOrphanageTourism campaign. Hear Sophie’s story of why she will never volunteer at an orphanage again.

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