Lumos @lumos

We're on a mission to see every child have a safe and loving family. ♥️ wearelumos.org Worldwide Joined May 2010

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Lumos @lumos

23 hours ago

So glad to hear you made it back safely and that you enjoyed the evening! 🥳

A Nerdy Pastime @anerdypastime

23 hours ago

So glad to hear you made it back safely and that you enjoyed the evening! 🥳

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Lumos @lumos

3 days ago

That's very touching to hear Jean 🥹❤️

Jean Michael @Redrorie

3 days ago

That's very touching to hear Jean 🥹❤️

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Lumos @lumos

3 days ago

We're delighted to hear you enjoyed yourself Inga, and thank you for sharing! ❤️

Inga Deksne @ingadeksne

3 days ago

We're delighted to hear you enjoyed yourself Inga, and thank you for sharing! ❤️

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J.K. Rowling @jk_rowling

3 days ago

A truly wonderful night! #KFC #Lumos

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Lumos CEO Howard Taylor @lumosCEO met UK Deputy Prime Minister @DavidLammy in New York yesterday during UNGA 80, following the launch of the @FCDOGovUK's new Global Charter on Care Reform for Children. The Charter is a welcome first step in demonstrating governments’ commitment…

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Lumos @lumos

6 days ago

Institutions are not a safe refuge for children. In fact, they expose children to risks including violence from peers, trafficking, neglect and more. With an introduction by J.K. Rowling, hear from our Lumos Senior Advocacy & Campaigns Adviser on how family solutions can provide…

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Lumos @lumos

2 weeks ago

Big news for Moldova’s children! 🌟 Yesterday, Lumos Moldova was proud to see the opening of Chișinău’s first Early Intervention Centre integrated within a public medical facility. 🎀 This landmark achievement by Lumos Moldova, UNICEF, and the Government of Norway establishes…

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Lumos @lumos

2 weeks ago

Institutions are not the answer for the care of a child when their family is experiencing a crisis. In this film, introduced by J.K. Rowling and featuring our Lumos Kenya Country Director, we explore kinship care and foster care as alternatives to institutions like orphanages.…

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Lumos @lumos

2 weeks ago

“…I have also seen the impacts first-hand. I adopted my daughter from an institution when she was seven – she had been sent there after her mother died. I gave her love and support but the scars ran deep - for months she was terrified to be left at school as she was so worried…

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Lumos @lumos

2 weeks ago

We asked and you answered… Thank you! 🥰 Eight inspiring young people ran in support of our mission at the Chisinau Marathon on Sunday. 👟 Most of those you see running have had experience of the care system, and because of this, they wanted to raise funds so more children…

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Lumos @lumos

2 weeks ago

⏰ It’s RACE DAY at the Chisinau Marathon! 🚨 These 8 incredible children are running their hearts out to help other children grow up in safe, loving families. 💗 HUGE thanks to everyone who’s donated so far—you’re making a real difference! We’re so close to our £1,000 goal!…

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Lumos @lumos

3 weeks ago

Miha is running for other children! 👟 See why she's taking part in this Sunday's Chisinau Marathon so more children can be with a family of their own. ⏬ You can show your support for Miha with a donation and message here! giving.classy.org/campaign/71828…

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Lumos @lumos

3 weeks ago

Children have big dreams, and for many, those dreams are unlocked through the power of education. 🏫 We carried out a consultation with 450 children from Ukraine, Kenya and Colombia on the topic of education, including opportunities and barriers they have experienced. Their…

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Lumos @lumos

3 weeks ago

Research consistently shows that family-based care delivers better outcomes for children than institutional care - while also being more cost-effective. Every child deserves to grow up in a safe and loving family. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

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Lumos Colombia @lumoscolombia

3 weeks ago

✨👧👦 Ayer desde #LumosColombia participamos en el evento #LlegaronLasElecciones, liderado por @Ninez_Ya, para recordar a quienes aspiran al Congreso y a la Presidencia que la niñez debe estar en el centro de sus propuestas. 🧵👇

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Carren Agengo @CarrenAgengo

3 weeks ago

I engaged in a consultative meeting with the Lumos Foundation and the Secretary, Children Services, to review the Costed Holistic and Systematic Care Reform Roadmap and Case Management Process Plans developed for the Rift Valley Region (Uasin Gishu, Nakuru, and Kajiado).

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Lumos @lumos

3 weeks ago

If children with disabilities are at a higher risk of family separation, then what can we do to fix this? Watch Part Three of our film examining disability and care reform in Moldova and our landmark solution in practice. More information ➡️ wearelumos.org