by Martin James Foundation | Feb 15, 2023 | Martin James Foundation
(Names changed to protect identity) Meet Petra, a beacon of hope for children in need of foster care in Uganda. She has opened her heart and home to provide love, support, and a sense of belonging to children needing family-based alternative care. Her journey with...
by Kara Cousins-Kamari | Oct 10, 2022 | Martin James Foundation
Decades of research demonstrate how growing up in an orphanage can have harmful impacts on children and young people’s development and mental health. We’re grateful to work alongside partners who prioritise mental health as they deliver family-based...
by Kara Cousins-Kamari | Oct 7, 2022 | Martin James Foundation
Along the Thai/Myanmar border district of Sangkhlaburi, Thailand, our partner One Sky provides family support, including kinship care and advocates for care reform. Through our partnership, we provide technical support and funding to support kinship care families at...
by Martin James Foundation | Oct 5, 2022 | Martin James Foundation
Reflections from Seema Naaz, PhD, MJF Practice Development Coordinator Examples from around the world show us many ways children in need of alternative care can be taken care of by their own communities. In countries where childcare and protection systems are...
by Martin James Foundation | Sep 9, 2022 | Martin James Foundation
We are currently seeking volunteers to join our Board of Trustees in the roles of Trustee and Treasurer. Who we are The Martin James Foundation is a global network of organisations working in alternative care for children. We believe that children should grow up in...
