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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.