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We’re fighting for every child’s right to a safe and loving family, by transforming care systems around the world. your support helps fund our vital work.

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    13 Dec 2021

    We've launched a groundbreaking new report, Cycles of Exploitation, sharing recommendations for breaking the complex cycles of exploitation that trap children and let traffickers go free. Read it here: [1/8]

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  2. 18 hours ago

    What are your New Year's Resolutions? 💜 Exercise more? 💜 Learn a new skill? 💜 Or maybe live life to the fullest? Run for Lumos in April 2022 and tick all of your resolutions, as well as gain a bonus satisfaction from doing something good!

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  3. Jan 1

    Happy New Year! Remember, no matter what the year brings, you are loved and you are strong.

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  4. 30 Dec 2021

    Our report Cycles of Exploitation has input from Parosha Chandran, Professor of Practice in Modern Slavery Law, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC, () Senator for Western Australia and founder of Reroot Africa, Ruth Wacuka (). ➡️

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  5. 29 Dec 2021

    As 2021 draws to a close, we take a look back at what Lumos has achieved this year, thanks to your incredible support for our work, helping us shine a light on children trapped in orphanages and institutions, and reunite children with families.

    Lumos 2021 review
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  6. 28 Dec 2021

    After years in a boarding school, Viktor and Veronika were able to return to live with their family, after we helped them gain access to the support services they need. Help us reunite more families to thrive together -

    Reuniting families in Ukraine
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  7. 25 Dec 2021

    🎄 Christmas is magical because we're together. Wishing you and your family health, happiness, peace and prosperity. May your holidays sparkle with joy and laughter!

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  8. 23 Dec 2021

    The pandemic continues to plunge more families into poverty, by forcing more children into orphanages. But you can help reunite children with families:

    #ShineSomeLight
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  9. 22 Dec 2021

    “When I grow up, I want to be a firefighter.” Children belong in families, not institutions. We have been working in Colombia to bring children like Camilo home to live with their families. Help us continue our work by donating today: ⭐

    Camilo/Colombia
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  10. 21 Dec 2021

    If you want to help us fight for a world where all children have a safe and loving family, join us! Email fundraising@wearelumos.org to secure your place in the team.

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  11. 20 Dec 2021

    Maria and her siblings were taken into care after her father had a stroke. We worked to reunite her family and support them to thrive together at home. Help us bring more children like Maria home - ⭐

    Maria Colombia
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  12. 20 Dec 2021

    By donating this festive season, you’re lighting a path home for children trapped in the dark of orphanages.

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  13. 17 Dec 2021

    The pandemic continues to plunge more families into poverty, forcing more children into orphanages. But you can help. Light up ⭐ potential ⭐ this festive season, 🎄 by supporting our work to bring families together. Find out more:

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  14. 17 Dec 2021

    The EU has taken a crucial step to promote globally through its external funding. More here->

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  15. 16 Dec 2021

    No child belongs in an orphanage. Help us to light up faces, spark joy, reunite families. ⭐

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  16. 16 Dec 2021

    Earlier this week we launched our ground-breaking new report Cycles of Exploitation: The Links Between Children’s Institutions and Human Trafficking. Watch our explainer on how institutional care and human trafficking are linked, and read the report:

    Institutional care / human trafficking
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  17. Retweeted
    15 Dec 2021

    International children’s charity has published a new report exploring the links between institutional care and child trafficking around the world. They estimate that 5.4 million children worldwide live in institutions that cannot meet their needs

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  18. 16 Dec 2021

    We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Carol Copland as our new Chair of Trustees! And a huge thank you to outgoing Chair Neil Blair, who has served since 2013.

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  19. 15 Dec 2021

    The humanitarian needs at the EU borders are escalating rapidly with the onset of winter. We urge the EU to improve management & protect children on the move in need of urgent support. Read our joint position paper 👉

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  20. 15 Dec 2021

    When Maria…met Maria. Maria, who has cerebral palsy, was placed in an orphanage by her biological family. Her foster mother Mama Maria found her and they two now live happily together as a family. Help us bring more families together -

    Two Marias
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  21. 14 Dec 2021

    Light up smiles 😄 ⭐ ! On average, 80% of children in orphanages have a living parent. Help us bring families together. Find more more ➡️

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