Our Impact
WORKING GLOBALLY TO ACHIEVE LASTING CHANGE
Since 2009, Lumos has prevented 20,915 children from entering harmful institutions. We work to keep families together and provide support for children within their communities.
IN FEWER THAN 10 YEARS, LUMOS HAS...
Prevented
Over 20,000 children from being admitted to institutions, and 11,000 babies and infants from suffering harm or being placed in orphanages.
Read Sonya's storyDeveloped
A flexible, evidence-based model that supports governments in moving from outdated orphanage systems to caring for children in families and child-friendly, community-based homes.
Advocacy at LumosTrained
Over 31,693 social workers, medical professionals, teachers, carers, civil servants and policy makers to deliver community-based services for children.
Global Training at LumosSaved
The lives of over 2,692 children suffering from malnutrition, severe neglect or a lack of access to medical services and treatment.
Read Daniel's storyHelped
Re-direct more than €300 million of donor funds from orphanages toward creating community-based services.
The Cost of Change