What we do

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We are an international organisation striving for a future where every child is raised in a safe and loving family within supported communities.

Today, there are an estimated 5.4 million children in institutions around the world. Research proves these institutions can harm their growth and development.

And more than 80% of children in orphanages have a living parent.

We shed light on the root causes of family separation – poverty, conflict and discrimination.

We press and support governments to reform care systems and, by building global expertise and skill with our partners, we show how children can be safely united with families.

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The ProblemAround the world millions of children continue to live in institutions – separated from their families and the communities which could help them flourish now and in the future. Most children in institutions like so-called ‘orphanages’ have a living parent. But many have been separated from their families.

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Our ApproachIt doesn't have to be this way. Lumos takes a collaborative, rights-based approach to making change. We work with children, families, experts and partners to change the story and ensure every child's right to a family is met.

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Our ImpactThanks to Lumos, over 31,500 children have left - or been prevented from entering - harmful institutions and orphanages since 2009.

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We are an international charity striving for a future where every child is raised in a safe and loving family within supported communities.

Today, there are an estimated 5.4 million children in institutions around the world. Research proves these institutions can harm their growth and development.

And more than 80% of children in orphanages have a living parent.

We shed light on the root causes of family separation – poverty, conflict and discrimination.

We press and support governments to reform care systems and, by building global expertise and skill with our partners, we show how children can be safely united with families.

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Our ImpactThanks to Lumos, over 31,500 children have left - or been prevented from entering - harmful institutions and orphanages since 2009.

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What we do, in one report

Read our 2025 Annual Report to see a celebration of 20 years of impact for children and families around the world, while preparing for what comes next.

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What we do, in one report

Read our 2025 Annual Report to see a celebration of 20 years of impact for children and families around the world, while preparing for what comes next.

View report

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Stories from the heart

There are many people with a great story to tell about how Lumos’s work has touched their lives.

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