Last week was a milestone for Hope and Homes for Children’s Kenya team, who took a major step forward in supporting care reform efforts in Nakuru County. Over two days, the team collaborated with Nakuru County officials and representatives from all 11 sub-counties, diving deep into care reform. Together with the other attendees, our team […]
“I am participating in the program to show the true meaning of doing something from the heart. I strongly believe that the charitable cause behind it all is something extraordinary that should be truly valued.” – Raya, 16 years old Hope and Homes for Children runs Our Voices Matter (OVM) groups in each country we […]
The EU Alliance for Investing in Children strongly opposes the position taken by the European Parliament in its vote on the Report on the European Social Fund Plus post-2027. In the EU alone, 20 million children – one in four – are at risk of poverty and social exclusion. Child poverty affects children’s physical and mental health, education, and well-being, and is among the […]
Every year, the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Annual Day on the Rights of the Child (ADRoC) represents an important opportunity for Hope and Homes for Children and allied organisations to raise attention on the urgent need for global action to eradicate child institutionalisation. This 12 March, as the child rights community prepares to celebrate this […]
Hope and Homes for Children’s Our Voices Matter (OVM) Program was created to empower young people by creating a platform for their voices to be heard. We wanted to create a safe space for them to talk about whatever they like, and give them the chance to have their voices and opinions listened to, respected […]
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, […]
