Overseas Development Assistance is not charity, nor is it a cost or burden. It is an investment in humanity. Millions of families, and many more millions of children, have their health, education and homes secured as both the direct and indirect consequences of aid. Their well-being and the economic benefits this promotes increases the likelihood […]
Today marks the three-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It is a truly sombre moment, as we reflect on the immense suffering and trauma so many children and families have experienced. This war is reshaping not only the future of Ukraine, but also the global order. At this point none of us know what […]
Our Romania team have not only closed another orphanage, they’ve secured funding for 5 new projects too. We’re delighted to share some fantastic news from Romania, where at the end of January our team succeeded in finally securing the closure of the Ion Creanga orphanage in Neamt County in Romania. This closure was the culmination […]
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 […]
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, […]
Mother’s Day is a moment to honour the love, dedication, and sacrifices of mothers. At Hope and Homes for Children, we like to celebrate the beauty of this day while also respecting the sensitivities around it – especially for children growing up without families. Why do we celebrate Mother’s Day? At its heart, Mother’s Day […]
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 Hope and Homes for […]
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 […]
