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What We Do

Help bring millions of separated children back to family.

A child needs more than food and shelter to survive. They need the love, nurture and protection of a family to thrive.

  • The problem

    Around the world, over 5.4 million children are trapped inside orphanages, even though over 80% aren’t even orphans. It's not right and it ends today.

  • How we work

    Our goal is to get millions of separated children back to family. We've got decades of experience and a clear roadmap guiding the way home. Find out more.

  • Where we work

    We work in countries across Eastern Europe, South and Eastern Africa and South Asia, closing orphanages and getting children back to family.

  • Campaigns

    We're a global movement committed to ensuring no child is ever wrongfully separated from their family. Our Campaigns are leading the charge.

  • Publications

    Over a hundred years of research proves institutional care is harmful to children, and that family and community care is better for children. We’ve produced and collated a range of publications relating to deinstitutionalisation, child care reform, and specific global regions. Browse our Publications here.

  • HHC Advisory Services

    HHC Advisory Services is the technical support arm of Hope and Homes for Children – a recognised global expert in care reform for children. For over 30 years, we’ve been transforming the lives of children, strengthening families and supporting systems change. 5.4 million children are still confined to residential institutions, we support them back to […]