A Leader in International Child Protection
Carolyn Housman brings over 20 years of experience in international development and governance to the role. She is currently the CEO of Children and Families Across Borders (CFAB), the UK branch of International Social Service.
Her career demonstrates a strong commitment to global child rights and policy reform:
- She has led major cross-border child protection initiatives, including strengthening child rights across the Commonwealth.
- Carolyn is a co-founder of the Commonwealth Children’s Interest Group.
- She is a recognized contributor to research on kinship care and the best interests of the child and lectures on international social work at UK universities.
- Carolyn previously served as CEO of Heart of the City and has held roles with the City of London Corporation, Amnesty International, and other organisations.
- She holds degrees from Georgetown University, the London School of Economics, and Bayes Business School.
Stepping into the Vision
Carolyn was drawn to the Foundation’s distinctive and impactful model within the global child protection and care sector, particularly the integrated approach to family-based care.
“I am committed to upholding the highest standards of accountability, ethical leadership, and inclusive decision-making,” Carolyn stated, noting the importance of robust governance and transparency.
The Board is confident that Carolyn’s extensive international governance experience and perspective will be invaluable in driving sustainable, systemic change for children and families across diverse contexts.
