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StoriesAbuse, neglect and deceit: A volunteer’s accountMonday May 1, 2017Children were force-fed, often pig feed, three times a day; diapers were changed twice a day; and they were bathed as a group once a day.
NewsMy marathon journey takes me to the Czech RepublicWednesday April 26, 2017"Two weeks ago, my role took me over to the Czech Republic, where there are currently over 9,000 children living in institutions. At least 98% of them have one living parent."
NewsMy London Marathon journey takes me to… the finish line!Wednesday April 26, 2017"It was very hard. Harder than I thought it would be, but it was also one of the best things I’ve ever done."
NewsAction to invest in inclusive educationMonday April 24, 2017There are an estimated 65 million children with disabilities of lower and middle school age in the world. Half of these children, are believed to be out of school.
NewsWhy are we surprised by children starving in a Belarusian orphanage?Thursday April 20, 2017"Almost 100 children and young people have been found on the brink of starvation in orphanages in Belarus, prompting widespread public revulsion and a criminal investigation."
StoriesWesley’s story: “We were merchandise”Tuesday April 4, 2017The orphanage was a scam, and the donations being sent from abroad to keep it afloat were only being used to line the Director’s own pockets.
StoriesAn interview with Czech self-advocate, VeronikaTuesday April 4, 2017"...The offer from Lumos came, so I decided to join. I thought it is good idea to help the others via sharing our stories."
NewsTraining for the London Marathon: 4 weeks to goTuesday March 28, 2017"Thanks to the generosity of friends, family and colleagues I’ve passed my fundraising target of £2,000.00 and have now raised £2,200.00 with four more weeks to go!"
StoriesVendy, Virca and Niky reflect on the Zero Conference in ViennaMonday March 20, 2017"Visiting institutions in Eastern Europe made me think about me and my learning disability. If I were born there, I would probably be kept living in an institution like the ones I have visited."
StoriesShaun’s story: Supporting people with learning difficulties to become self-advocatesMonday March 20, 2017"Attitudes have got a lot better but we still have a lot to work on. People still think that people with learning disabilities can’t do anything so we need to educate people."
StoriesVeliko and Mihaela reflect on the Zero Project in ViennaMonday March 20, 2017Veliko and Mihaela, two self-advocates from Bulgaria reflect on their presentation and their own experiences of inclusive education.
NewsWhat does Freedom Day mean in Haiti?Thursday March 16, 2017Trafficking takes place openly. Children are bought and sold, or stolen from their families – to be exploited sexually or for their labor – often in many of the country’s orphanages, simply to raise money from well-intended foreign donors.