This blog was written by SFAC CEO, Dan Hope. Recently, I {Dan} embarked on a transformative journey to Sierra Leone as part of SFAC’s partnership with 1MillionHome. The work was funded by 1MillionHome and HCW (Helping Children Worldwide). This visit aimed to support CRC, an organization that had closed down its orphanage a few years …
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This blog post was written by SFAC volunteer, Josh Gregory. On April 1st this year, our CEO Dan Hope made the long trip to Sierra Leone, providing SFAC’s first in-person training since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Where: Sierra Leone Sierra Leone is a small country on the West Coast of Africa. Dan reported …
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Article Author: Robyn Lance. Images and quotes have been selected and prepared by Maya Tyrrell. Paraguay: A precis One determined lawyer. One couple open to change. SFAC turns up when asked. Unpacks ideas and hope. Top down meets bottom up. Shake up ensues. Government and frontline agree to try ideas on for size. Foster …
Change for Children in Paraguay – A Place for Partnerships Read More »
10 years on and it’s still relevant This series of videos interviewing our founder, Mick, is still relevant 10 years later and very much worth a watch. Head over to our new YouTube channel to watch the full From the Archives playlist. We recommend starting with “Mick’s Story”. In one of Mick’s videos, he explains …
Adapted from a post we shared on Facebook on World Children’s Day (November, 20th) last year. What are your thoughts on sharing children’s stories as part of fundraising efforts to ensure more children have a better future? 🧒🏾👶🏻👧🏿 On #WorldChildrensDay last November the theme was “A Better Future for Every Child.” We invited our …
Telling children’s stories – Respecting their right to privacy and avoiding poverty porn Read More »
Helen Rainger reflects on her experiences travelling to Mae Sot, and explores how the partnership between SFAC and Global Child Advocates (GCA) helps to support children and families in Thailand. Images and quotes have been selected and prepared by Maya Tyrrell. Going to Mae Sot in Thailand as a tourist was a warm and lovely …
Mae Sot Stories: How SFAC Partnered with GCA to Transform Families in Thailand Read More »
⁉️ The question we’re all asking… ⁉️ Was all that walking in the rain back in May worth it?! 🌧 The short answer: YES! 🎊 Together we raised over £2000 🎊 A total of 17 SFAC Superstars (including a duo and a team, lots of extra cheerleaders and 5 🐕) have walked over 1000 collective …
It’s been 12 whole months since Mick boarded a flight to Brazil – little did we know that would be the only overseas visit by SFAC for the year. The world went into lockdown just after Mick returned (we don’t think the two things are connected!!) But that has not meant things have stopped, although …
Our second international Protective Behaviours Foundation Level course is getting underway next week. We were really excited to have people joining us from 10 different countries for our first course back in September. Participants learnt how to help themselves and others recognise when they’re not feeling safe and how to take action so they can …
