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Georgi with his family, where he belongs.

Now Georgi has the love and encouragement he needs to thrive

by Hope and Homes for Children - 12 Mar 2022 Bulgaria, disability, Europe, inclusion, reuniting families, story

When Georgi was born with Down’s syndrome, the doctors told his parents he would have to live in an orphanage.

A child on a swing in Noel Nyundo orphanages, Rwanda, closed by Hope and Homes for Children in April 2015

The harm of orphanages (part 1): the illusion of protection

by Stephen Ucembe - 11 Mar 2022 Africa, Insight, voluntourism

Read part 1 in a series of 3 blog posts by Regional Advocacy Manager Stephen Ucembe. Here he explores voluntourism and how orphanages pretend to help children.

No child left behind: Pioneering programme proves all children can thrive in families

by Hope and Homes for Children - 11 Mar 2022 Africa, disability, inclusion, Rwanda, Uganda

The success of a groundbreaking project to close orphanages in Rwanda and Uganda, shows that all children can leave institutions for the warmth and security of a family, once  they have the right support.

The cover of the 4th BICON (Biennial International conference on alternative care for children in Asia) report, with an image of a young girl

A journey towards lasting change

by Tessa Boudrie - 11 Mar 2022 Asia, global advocacy, India, Insight

The report from the 4th Biennial International Conference on Alternative care for Children in Asia (BICON).

A Rwandan teenage girl in her wheelchair surrounded by happy family members outside their front door

“Nobody cares for me here”

by Hope and Homes for Children - 7 Mar 2022 Africa, disability, reuniting families, Rwanda, story

With no access to specialist family support, it was nearly impossible for Cary’s family to meet her additional needs. Read how Cary went on hunger strike to fight for her right to love and a family.

Two Nepalese women chat in front of brightly coloured doors. One wears a mask

“We cried the whole night until dawn broke”

by Hope and Homes for Children - 1 Mar 2022 Asia, covid, nepal, reuniting families, story

Buddhi Maya is a single parent to her four daughters and Maya is one of them. Three years ago, Buddhi’s husband disappeared, leaving her and her daughters in a very vulnerable situation. 

Commit to Change Global Disability Summit poster

Global Disability Summit:
Leave no child behind

by Nolan Quigley - 15 Feb 2022 disability, global advocacy, United Nations

There is a real buzz this week as hundreds of governments, activists and civil society gather for the United Nations Global Disability Summit.

White, manicured hands hold a black child's hand

Want to volunteer abroad? Here’s your Volunteering 10-point checklist

by Hope and Homes for Children - 14 Feb 2022 FAQs, voluntourism

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.

Anisija Radenkovic, who was a director for 16 years in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and a child

Reflections on 27 years working in Bosnia-Herzegovina 

by Hope and Homes for Children - 26 Jan 2022 Bosnia and Herzegovina, Europe, Insight

In December 2021, after 27 years, we closed our operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Here, Anisija Radenkovic, our Country Director for 16 years, reflect on our greatest achievements during that time.

Hope and Homes For Children Delivering Projects in Rwanda with UBS Support

A letter to our supporters from our CEO, Mark Waddington (Part 2)

by Mark Waddington - 13 Jan 2022 Insight

A letter from Hope and Homes for Children CEO Mark Waddington to all of our supporters, reflecting on the year that has gone and outlining our plans for 2022.

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