Transforming systems. Changing lives.

Hope and Homes for Children is a global expert in the field of deinstitutionalisation. By closing institutions, supporting children into loving, stable families and working with governments to tackle the root causes of family breakdown, we are working towards a day where orphanages have been eliminated for good.

Global impact

Countries of operation

Countries of influence

Former countries of operation

How we work

Hope and Homes for Children is working alongside governments and civil society organisations in over 30 countries to dismantle orphanage-based care systems. Our transformation model is driving reform and laying the foundations for long-lasting change.

Political Will

We work with political leaders to create the environment for comprehensive and sustainable reform.
Know-How

Through pioneering closures and training of child protection professionals and policy makers we build know-how in country.
Social Workforce

We work with governments and civil society organisations to build a strong, educated national social workforce.
Resources

We create the right conditions for multilateral funders to invest in the transition to family-based care systems.

Stories

We’re inspired by the courage and resilience of the children we work for. Read their stories here:

Stories

A foster family story from Bosnia and Herzegovina: “Alex will always be a part of our family”
In the 15 years he spent growing up in an orphanage in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Alex never knew what it meant to feel safe. He had three meals a day but he was always hungry for love. He now lives a loving foster family.
Haris’s story from Bosnia: a happy childhood with his mum and sisters
Growing up with his older sisters to love and protect him, baby Haris is never likely to be short of playmates, cuddles or helpful advice. But without the courage and commitment of his mum, Esmeralda, this happy childhood would have all too easily been stolen from him.
A deep bond of love and trust: a foster family story from Rwanda
The orphanage where Patty was living did provide food and shelter but, like all children, he needed and deserved so much more. An incredible foster family story from our work in Rwanda.
The right help, at the right time: Radion’s story from Ukraine
Without the right help at the right time, made possible by your generous support, Radion was in danger of spending his childhood confined to a loveless institution. Instead, he’s free to enjoy the adventure of growing up with a mum and brothers to love and protect him.