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News‘From the Wizarding Archive’ announced, proceeds to support LumosWednesday July 10, 2024From the Wizarding Archive is a curated selection of 80 articles and anecdotes about the world of Harry Potter. All author royalties will be donated by Pottermore Publishing to the Lumos Foundation on behalf of J.K. Rowling.
NewsHow inclusive education can change lives: Sergiu’s storyTuesday May 21, 2024Sergiu has hearing and speech impairments. Thanks to Lumos and his foster mother he now attends an inclusive education unit.
NewsLumos featured in BBC Radio 4 Appeal, presented by Lumos Ambassador Evanna LynchSunday May 19, 2024During this fundraising broadcast, Evanna Lynch highlighted our global work to support a child's right to a family. Evanna will also share the incredible story of Olesea in Moldova.
NewsYoung advocates join Lumos at UNHRC event in Geneva to back care reformThursday March 14, 2024We aim to shine a light on the right of children to be cared for in a loving and supportive family, social protection for children with a disability and social protection of children in humanitarian situations and on the move.
StoriesMother’s Day: A foster mother motivated by loveFriday March 8, 2024Carla wanted to be a foster mother for a long time, but as a single mother had to postpone her application while her own children were younger.
NewsCare reform takes shape in Embu CountySunday March 3, 2024The event, attended by over 75 stakeholders, including representatives from government agencies, faith-based organizations, and civil society, showcased the dedication of Embu County towards safeguarding its children.
StoriesUkraine: A story of friendship during warFriday February 16, 2024Although the three girls still miss their homes in Ukraine deeply, they now have a lot of friends from Moldova, and they love spending time together.
NewsPartner spotlight: Comic ReliefWednesday February 14, 2024With their rapid response, we've been able to adapt swiftly to the evolving situation in Ukraine, ensuring urgent assistance reaches the most vulnerable children and families, safeguarding their safety and reducing the risk of family separation.
NewsLumos launches new joint programme to support children and families in UkraineFriday February 2, 2024In response to the challenges of the war in Ukraine, Lumos and NGO Ukraine without Orphans, with the financial support of the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund, have launched a new programme, receiving $1.75m from the UHF.
NewsLumos advocates for inclusive education on International Day of EducationWednesday January 24, 2024International Day of Education on 24th January, is an important reminder of the right all children should have to access a good education - including those with special education needs and disabilities.
NewsLumos helps relaunch child-friendly courtroom in Embu County, KenyaTuesday January 16, 2024Children’s voices should always be meaningfully included in care reform at all levels. This also applies to their involvement when it comes to the court system.
NewsLumos partners with UBS Optimus Foundation, launching campaign to transform the care of childrenMonday January 15, 2024We are so grateful to the UBS Optimus Foundation for their partnership and support as we prepare to launch our ambitious campaign to raise awareness amongst philanthropists of the harms of institutions and seek to sustainably redirect funding to family and community-based services, so that children can grow up in families where they belong.