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Stories“For the first time, there was freedom”: Pavel’s experience of foster care after 13 years in an institutionFriday December 12, 2025All he had ever known during his time in the institution he shared with his brother and three other children was violence, a lack of food, and never feeling love.
StoriesFrom Orphanage to Independence: One Woman’s Story of Hope and HealingFriday December 12, 2025“I have managed to build a life for myself, but for many children who have been in an orphanage, the scars run deep"
Stories“She showed me what family means”: Milena’s inspiring story of adoption from a Moldovan institutionWednesday December 10, 2025Last year, Irina proudly walked her adoptive daughter, Milena, down the aisle. The journey to that beautiful moment had not been easy for either of them, both shaped by their experiences with child institutions.
Stories“Being separated from my siblings was devastating”: The impact of family separation in ColombiaSunday December 7, 2025She's worked as a kindergarten teacher in Colombia. But it’s unclear how much Laura's commitment is shaped by her own childhood in an institution, where she was separated from her family for 16 years.
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.
NewsSir Roger Singleton’s Reflections on 20 Years of Care ReformTuesday November 18, 2025"Over the next decade, I believe Lumos will meet its ambitions to transform care systems for half a million more children across even more countries—giving them the loving families they deserve."
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.