by Martin James Foundation | Oct 11, 2023 | Martin James Foundation
The Biannual Conference on Alternative Care (BICON) is an inter-agency cooperation of eight leading international NGOs focused on alternative care for children. Since 2014, BICON has been a leading conference focusing on the rights of children and young people without...
by Martin James Foundation | Sep 27, 2023 | Martin James Foundation
In Madagascar, as in many countries, poverty, not the lack of a family, is a primary driver of children being placed in institutions. Bianca’s story is a testament to this reality. Bianca, a 40-year-old mother of five daughters, calls Antananarivo, the capital...
by Martin James Foundation | Sep 13, 2023 | Martin James Foundation
EPIC was conceived in 2018 and borne out of a passion and desire to empower entrepreneurial young people to realise their business dreams. Since the start, its purpose has been to close the gap that can exist for some young people due to adverse life factors and...
by Daniel Croft | Aug 16, 2023 | Martin James Foundation
A Personal Journey Through Orphanage Voluntourism MJF’s Vice Chair, Daniel Croft, explores the unintended consequences of orphanage voluntourism, emphasising the importance of informed and ethical volunteering for genuine community impact. Years ago, I found...
by Martin James Foundation | Jun 30, 2023 | Martin James Foundation
Ranjana Srivastava, Assistant Director with Udayan Care, reflects on the joint partnership with the Martin James Foundation, which focuses on family strengthening, restoration and the reintegration of children back into their families in Delhi from institutional care....
by Martin James Foundation | Jun 8, 2023 | Martin James Foundation
In this reflection piece, Dr Seema Naaz, MJF’s Practice Development Coordinator, delves into the diverse practices of family-based alternative care for children around the world. This thought-provoking blog examines the historical development of foster care and...
