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    Tariku’s story

    From being trafficked to starting a micro-business: read Tariku's story. Read more

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A family reunited: Veronica’s story

A family reunited: Veronica’s story

Veronica needed to flee from trauma in Guatemala but current anti-immigrant policies would mean that she might have had a different experience if it had happened today. Here’s her story. Read more

Published: 24th March, 2020

Updated: 1st February, 2021

Author: Kamini Rana

Adolescence lost: Valeria’s story

Adolescence lost: Valeria’s story

From an early age, Valeria’s life was full of danger. Facing a difficult situation at home, she ran away and joined an armed group in the Colombian jungle at just 13 years of age. After years of hard work, and after witnessing her boyfriend being killed, she escaped. Now, Family member Taller de Vida has finally restored her hope for the future. Read more

Published: 24th March, 2020

Updated: 17th June, 2020

Author: Kamini Rana

Surviving a shipwreck: Nadia’s story

Surviving a shipwreck: Nadia’s story

Nadia arrived in Greece from her home country, Syria, completely alone. She found herself on the island of Chios, in a state of shock, feeling completely lost. Nadia desperately needed advice and support, and she didn’t know where to start. Read her story. Read more

Published: 22nd January, 2020

Updated: 17th June, 2020

Author: Kamini Rana

Tariku’s story

Tariku’s story

From being trafficked to starting a micro-business: read Tariku's story. Read more

Published: 24th March, 2020

Updated: 31st March, 2021

Author: Kamini Rana

Tricked into child slavery: Kweku’s story

Tricked into child slavery: Kweku’s story

An estimated 20,000 children are living today in Ghana as slaves, living stories like this. The reasons are diverse, but they are driven by a dangerous mix of desperate poverty and unscrupulous traffickers who trick them with the promise of a better life. Read more

Published: 22nd January, 2020

Updated: 23rd June, 2020

Author: Kamini Rana

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    May 15 is the International Day of Families, making it the perfect day to celebrate the power of families to change lives. Take part by sharing a message of gratitude to the family member you consider a hero

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    Welcome to the first Family Matters magazine of 2022.

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    Blue Umbrella Day 2022: Raising awareness of sexual violence affecting boys

    We are organising our second annual Blue Umbrella Day – an international campaign that raises awareness of sexual violence against boys – on April 16th.

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    Statement on the Ukraine Conflict

    We are in solidarity with all those seeking a peaceful outcome to this conflict and we support the demands for safe humanitarian corridors to regions outside of the conflict.

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  • Who's your Family Hero?

    Who's your Family Hero?

    May 15 is the International Day of Families, making it the perfect day to celebrate the power of families to change lives. Take part by sharing a message of gratitude to the family member you consider a hero

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    Family for Every Child’s model is unique. Coming together as a unified network of local organisations working on children’s care and protection, we can achieve so much more than we could individually.

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    Our ambitious strategy underscores and further enhances our common vision of a world where every child can grow up in a permanent, safe and caring family, supported by temporary, quality alternative care where needed.

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    Virtual children’s art gallery

    101 children from 15 countries have contributed visual art and written work, shedding light on emotional impacts and other challenges caused by the pandemic.

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    Undugu Society of Kenya

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