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Official account of Hope and Homes for Children. Join our mission to help millions of separated children make their way #BackToFamily 💛 hopeandhomes.org linktr.ee/hopeandhomesforchildren

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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Win a VIP trip for two to Back to the 90s at Soho Farmhouse — with Huey Morgan, Stereo MCs, Brandon Block and Ross Whisper, plus dinner, Green Room access and an overnight stay in Burford. Enter now at UWIN.CO.UK. Every entry helps Hope and Homes for Children keep families together.
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🎄 The Christmas season is just around the corner, and it's it's never to early to give a gift that creates hope. Shop cards, calendars & charity gifts to help children get Back to Family: www.charitycardshop.com/HAHFC #BackToFamily #Christmas
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Win a VIP 90s night at Soho Farmhouse with Huey Morgan, Brandon Block & Ross Whisper. Bring a guest for dinner, Green Room access, an overnight stay + breakfast. Enter: UWIN.CO.UK #UWIN #90sMusic
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
We are delighted to share that Hope and Homes for Children Rwanda's Community Hubs model has been shortlisted for the Zero Project Awards 2027! The Community Hubs are an innovative service supporting children with disabilities to remain safely with their families. zeroproject.org/zerocall27
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
🎧 Brandon Block is coming to Back to the 90s at Soho Farmhouse! Joining him: Huey Morgan & Stereo MC’s. 🎶 📅 1 Oct | 🎟️ Book: hopeandhomes.org/back-to-the-90s Every ticket helps bring children back to their families. ❤️ #BackToThe90s #BrandonBlock #HueyMorgan #StereoMCs #90sMusic
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
The Premier League kicks off again today. Which got us thinking… if Wembley Stadium has a capacity of 90,000... how many Wembleys would it take to hold every child living in an orphanage in the world’s most fragile regions? Know more : loom.ly/AMPWXq0
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Three iconic names. One unforgettable night. 🎤 Huey Morgan 🎤 Stereo MC’s 🎧 Brandon Block Join us for Back to the 90s at Soho Farmhouse on 1 October. 👉 Book your place: www.hopeandhomes.org/get-involved/e…
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
On World Humanitarian Day, Brenda Kariuki, Director of Global Advocacy, asks: why are children confined in orphanages still left out of humanitarian response? Most aren’t orphans. They have families.  Read More: hopeandhomes.org/blog/marking-world-humanitarian-day WorldHumanitarianDay 
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On World Humanitarian Day, honour the local staff who make care possible — and see the children the humanitarian system does not yet see - Hope and Homes for Children
World Humanitarian Day: why children in orphanages must be included in locally led humanitarian action and returned to family.
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
This International Youth Day, we’re celebrating young people as agents of change. Bilal Kovačević’s journey from care to founding IUVENTUS shows what can happen when young people are trusted, heard and given space to lead. Read more: loom.ly/chTRpvw #IYD2026
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
When Mykhailo and Igor’s mother died, their uncle Kyrylo drove across a warzone to find them and bring them home with him. Thanks to people like you, our team in #Ukraine could help Kyrylo and the boys begin to rebuild their lives. Find out more at www.hopeandhomes.org/blog/kyrylo-st…
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
In March, the UN endorsed ICare, a new global standard for counting children in alternative care. Our own Victoria Olarte helped shape it. Better data means governments can finally be held accountable for how they treat the children in their care. Read more: loom.ly/3TUh1OM #BackToFamily
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The Children We Can Count Are the Children We Can Protect - Hope and Homes for Children
The UN has endorsed ICare, the first global standard for counting children in alternative care — here's what it means for children.
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Today, on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, we’re calling this what it is: orphanage trafficking. Over 80% of the 5.4 million children in orphanages aren’t orphans. Children belong in families, not institutions. www.hopeandhomes.org/blog/orphanage…
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Kenya Choral Connections in Birmingham! 🎶. Thank you to the Choir of All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi, our guest performers and everyone who supported Hope and Homes for Children. Together, you’re helping reunite children with loving families.
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
5.4 million children are locked away in orphanages. 80% are not orphans. Cigy* was bedbound and neglected until her family got the support to bring her home. Months later, she's dancing again. Read more : www.hopeandhomes.org/blog/cigys-sto… #BackToFamily
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
We've shared a set of FAQs tackling the hard questions about orphanages such why they harm children, why they persist, and what the alternative really is. Spoiler: it's family. Take a look and join us in moving the focus Back to Family. loom.ly/AMPWXq0
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
When conflict reached the Rwanda–DRC border, children with disabilities and their families faced danger, trauma, and disrupted care. Our team kept showing up. 48 children and families received support. Two weeks later, the centre's doors opened again. 🔗 loom.ly/7JW2rvI
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Today, we hosted a special parliamentary event with Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, exposing a hidden human rights violation: the confinement of children in institutions during war. We discussed #Ukraine and the urgent need to get every child #backtofamily. Together, we can. @alexsobel.co.uk
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
A billion people will watch the Ghetto Kids perform with Shakira at the FIFA World Cup final. But how many will hear the story behind the performance? Our Senior Programmes Lead, Mark Riley, shares his perspective 👇 Read the full article: loom.ly/AGbfRVM #BackToFamily
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
🎶 Experience the uplifting sounds of Kenya in Birmingham! 🇰🇪 Join the renowned Choir of All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi, with special guests Teddy Otieno 🎹 & David Sotunde 🎷 📅 24 July | 🎟️ From £12 #BackToFamily #FamilyNotInstitutions #EndOrphanages
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
This World Refugee Day, we stand with children and families forced to flee. Since 24 Feb 2022, we’ve helped 128,435 people in Ukraine, 10,317 refugees in Romania, and 23,752 refugees in Moldova. #WorldRefugeeDay #BackToFamily #FamilyNotInstitutions #EndOrphanages
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Meet Sima*, rescued from an orphanage by her Auntie Nozi & our social worker Pauline. After trauma left her silent, Sima now thrives in a loving home & recently drew her first picture of her family. 🏠❤️ Read more: www.hopeandhomes.org/blog/simas-sto… #BackToFamily
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
25 years in South Africa. When we arrived, 15,552 children were in orphanages and 80% had a living family member. Working with partners and communities, we’ve helped keep 8,600+ families together. Now we have committed to end institutional care by 2030. Read the full story: loom.ly/lXsnKMo
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
A huge thank you to Onecom Partners and employees for three years of incredible support. From challenge events to fundraising and advocacy, you’ve helped more children grow up in families, not orphanages. Learn more: www.hopeandhomes.org/get-involved/p… #BackToFamily
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Run London with Team Hope! 🏃‍♀️ 11 Oct 2026 half marathon through Hyde Park & iconic landmarks. Join for £30, fundraise £450. Support children back to family. Sign up today. loom.ly/DimfJmA #BackToFamily #FamilyNotInstitutions #EndOrphanages
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
As part of #VolunteersWeek we're celebrating our amazing South Wales Group 💛 They’ve raised £170k since starting, with their 20th anniversary coming next year. Thank you Jean, Brenda, Marion, Pauline & Michael! #BackToFamily
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
This #WorldFosterDay, we’re celebrating Nepal’s first formal foster care placements. Working with local partners and government, we helped build a foster care system rooted in local communities, creating a real alternative to orphanages. Read more here: loom.ly/QorRuN4
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
There’s still time to RSVP for our Celebration Day – an afternoon to celebrate the impact your support makes. Join us for refreshments, updates, Q&A and an optional South African supper. 📅 4 June 📍 Salisbury Rugby Club www.hopeandhomes.org/get-involved/e…
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Hope and Homes for Children x Moomin Characters 💙 5.4M children live in orphanages worldwide — 80% aren’t orphans. Together, we’re raising awareness and helping bring children Back to Family. See us at MCM Comic Con London, stand N1820 (22–24 May). loom.ly/K6KsjMk #Moomin #BackToFamily
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
We’re at MCM Comic Con as Charity of the Year 🎉💛 Thanks to everyone who donated with tickets—you’re helping children grow up safe, loved & Back to Family. Come see us at stand N1820 this weekend 👋 #BackToFamily #MCMComicCon
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
💛 New to us or a long-time supporter? You’re invited to our Information & Celebration Day 🎉 Join us in Salisbury for a free afternoon celebrating progress for children & families and what’s next 📅 Thu 4 June 2026 📍 Salisbury Rugby Club loom.ly/ebhWCl4 #SalisburyEvents
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
This #InternationalDayOfFamilies, Bulgaria shows what’s possible. 💛 More than 35,000 children once lived in institutions. Today, almost all have closed. Children belong in families, not orphanages. 🔗 loom.ly/_QTkNAE #InternationalDayOfFamilies
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
👶 Children and young people with lived experience are leading the way in care reform across Asia. The 6th BICON Report shows why their voices must shape every policy decision. 🎬Watch the full conversation : www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCj3aTeGQfA #BICON6 #CareReform #ChildRights
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
You’re warmly invited to our Celebration Day — a relaxed afternoon dedicated to our supporters and friends. 📅 Thursday 4 June | 📍 Salisbury Rugby Club, SP1 3SA 👉 Book today: www.hopeandhomes.org/get-involved/e… #CelebrationDay #BackToFamily
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
The countdown is on! 🤞 We’re so excited that our partnership with Clifford Chance has been shortlisted for the Business Charity Awards 2026 Long-Term Partnership category — we find out the results this week! 🎉 #BusinessCharityAwards #BackToFamily
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Inspired by the #LondonMarathon? Take on your own challenge, from 10Ks to marathons, and help children grow up in loving families 💛 www.hopeandhomes.org/get-involved/e… #LondonMarathon #RunForChange #BackToFamily
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Good luck to all the amazing runners taking on the #LondonMarathon today, especially our five incredible champions running on behalf of Hope and Homes for Children! Thank you for taking on this epic challenge in support of helping children to get #BackToFamily. You've got this!
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
🌏 BICON 6th New Report Launched 🗓️ Wednesday, April 29, 2026 🕒 14:30-15:30 BST / 19:00-20:00 IST Register Now 🔗https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/HEEerQhFQk2RyqZ5bT51Qw#/registration #BICON6 #CareReform #ChildRights #FamilyStrenghening #Prevention #LeavingCare #Careleavers
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Some children fall through the cracks — 5.4M hidden in institutions, on the streets, leaving care, or with disabilities. At #SkollWF, join Hope and Homes for Children at The Sidebar to explore how we can find them, support families, and fix the system. 📅 22 Apr, Oxford luma.com/zkz25c19
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Invisible Children: From Broken Systems to Rooted Futures · Luma
Do you want to achieve deep rooted impact in your funding and programme outcomes? Do you want to turn the dial on health, education, gender and poverty…
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Still deciding what sessions to join at #SkollWorldForum2026? Join our Sidebar session on 22 Apr — Hope and Homes, Railway Children, Child’s i Foundation & Spring Impact on family support for real impact. 🔗 luma.com/zkz25c19 📍 Oxford | 1-2:30 PM Drinks after on 23rd!”
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Inspired by #LondonLandmarks? Take on your next challenge at the Royal Parks Half this October Run for #BackToFamily and help children grow up in loving homes Sign up: www.hopeandhomes.org/get-involved/e… #RoyalParksHalf #BackToFamily
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Good luck to all the incredible runners taking on the London Landmarks Half Marathon today! A special shoutout to those running in aid of Hope and Homes for Children. Your strides are helping children get Back to Family. #LondonLandmarks #LLHM2025 #Charity
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Our Programmes Director Pete Garratt is running the #LondonMarathon… with Big Ted 🧸 “Big Ted has been in my family for decades… every Ted belongs in a safe and loving family…” Follow them here: www.instagram.com/bigtedruns Good luck Pete & Big Ted! 💛 #BackToFamily
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Gad was born with severe disabilities and consigned to an orphanage for 12 years. His uncle rescued him and with our support, transformed not only Gad’s life, but also the family’s. This is the power of family. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxWqVoERlW8 #BackToFamily #FamilyNotInstitutions
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Thrilled that Hope and Homes for Children and Clifford Chance are shortlisted for Business Charity Awards 2026 Long-Term Partnership! 🎉 See full shortlist: www.businesscharityawards.com/short… Join us Thursday 7 May 🥂 #BusinessCharityAwards #BackToFamily
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Liuba survived war with her 4 children. Then she lost her only support. With no electricity and a house fire, her children were at risk of being taken away. But with support, they stayed together. Even in conflict, separation isn’t inevitable. 💛 #BackToFamily #FamilyNotInstitutions
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
9-year-old Ihor loves filming birds and street cats. But he’s faced loss and war. After his mother died, he could have been sent to an orphanage. With support, he’s still with his grandmother. Children need families, especially in conflict. 💛 🔗 loom.ly/yxZZeuo
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
We’re delighted to see the #HRC recognise the need to protect children while avoiding institutionalisation in its newly adopted Resolution on realising the rights of the child affected by armed conflict. 👉 loom.ly/X3VuydA #CareReform #ChildrenAndArmedConflict #BackToFamily
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Upholding the Rights of Children Deprived of Family Care in Armed Conflict - Hope and Homes for Children
At the Human Rights Council’s Annual Day on the Rights of the Child, we urge states to protect children deprived of family care in conflict.
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Do you want to unlock safer futures for children? Join us with Railway Children, Child's I Foundation, Spring impact at Skoll World Forum 2026 🌍 📅 Wed 22 April, 13:00–14:30 📍 Jesus College, Oxford Register: luma.com/zkz25c19 #SkollWorldForum #SkollWF #TheSidebar #SocialInnovation
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
🌍 Sustainable care reform needs empowered practitioners. Last week w/ State Dept Children Services, we hosted a 2-day workshop for 13 CCIs in Gilgil, Nakuru—managers, directors, social workers shared experiences & built skills on Kenya’s care reform guidelines. #CareReform #Kenya #SocialWork
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Hope and Homes for Children @hopeandhomes.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
📣 With CRAG partners, we’re calling on the EU to invest in all children everywhere. Children’s rights must be protected and prioritised across the next EU budget. 🔗 www.hopeandhomes.org/publications/c… #ChildRights #InvestInChildren
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Call for a child-centred EU budget : Joint reaction to the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) Proposal - Hope and Homes for Children
Together with other organisations from the Child Rights Action Group (CRAG), Hope and Homes for Children calls on the EU to invest in all children, everywhere.  Children’s rights under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) should be protected, respected, and actively promoted. This means prioritising and mainstreaming children’s rights and …
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