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NewsHow Lumos Positive Parenting Education is Changing Family Environments in KenyaFriday July 17, 2026The programme equips parents and caregivers with the knowledge, understanding and skills to raise children in safe, nurturing environments, free from violence and full of love.
NewsLumos Prize Draw announced with signed Dame Shirley Bassey score from original song in Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio EditionsMonday May 4, 2026The prize celebrates Bassey’s recent recording as the voice of Celestina Warbeck, the character she originally inspired in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, in Audible’s exclusive full-cast audio edition of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
NewsLumos Ukraine wins award for development of Youth Advisory BoardThursday April 30, 2026Lumos Ukraine received the award in the “Sustainable Solution” category for its work in developing and supporting the Lumos Youth Advisory Board.
NewsLumos & Hope and Homes for Children Joint Statement on the UN Human Rights Council’s Annual Day on the Rights of the ChildFriday March 6, 2026Without resilient child protection systems and sustained child care reform before crises occur, emergency responses will continue to fail the children most at risk.
NewsLumos Supports ACERWC Adoption of Milestone Care Reform Guidance in AfricaMonday December 22, 2025General Comment No. 10 represents an important milestone for children in Africa who are in care or at risk of being separated from their families.
NewsWe’re proud to announce that Lumos has joined Inclusion InternationalFriday November 28, 2025As affiliate members, Lumos looks forward to building relationships with the other organisations who make up Inclusion International’s network, learning from their rich knowledge and sharing our own experiences.
NewsOne Year Later: Advancing a Global Movement to End Violence Against ChildrenMonday November 24, 2025We look forward to working with our partners to address the issue of violence against children as it relates to Lumos’ mission, in our country programs and globally.
NewsLumos Announces Strategic Partnership with Family For Every Child to Strengthen Family-Based Care for Children WorldwideThursday November 20, 2025Lumos and Family For Every Child share a longstanding commitment to building strong, family-centred childcare and protection systems around the world.
NewsLumos Celebrates 20 Years of Impact and Sets Ambitious Goals for the Next 10 YearsMonday November 3, 2025This week, Lumos, the international children’s organisation founded by J.K. Rowling, is celebrating two decades of transforming care systems for children and families around the world.
NewsKenya Marks a Major Milestone in Care Reform with High-Level Government SupportMonday October 6, 2025Lumos Kenya hosted a Care Reform Reflection and Learning Session, bringing together high-level government officials, child protection practitioners from across the country and civil society organisations.
NewsLumos Moldova Celebrates Opening of Chișinău’s First Public Early Intervention Centre for Children with Developmental DisordersFriday September 19, 2025It offers critical early assessments and personalised support during a child’s formative years, significantly enhancing recovery and development outcomes.
NewsCelebrating 20 Years: Lumos Launches Special Film SeriesTuesday August 12, 2025Each film in the series will illuminate different aspects of our work, sharing stories of transformation, hope, and the profound difference that family-based care makes in children's lives.