by Martin James Foundation | Jul 27, 2024 | Martin James Foundation
Across the world, millions of children are unnecessarily separated from their families. Many who support orphanages or residential care centers often believe they are providing for children who have no parents or family, however research indicates that this...
by Martin James Foundation | Mar 1, 2024 | Martin James Foundation
This month at Martin James Foundation, we are taking a particular look at participation: a term used to describe the centrality of listening to people with lived experience. But what is participation? Is it merely another tick box? Or is there a way to engage...
by Martin James Foundation | Nov 9, 2023 | Martin James Foundation
An Interview with Pooja Udayan The Martin James Foundation warmly welcomes Pooja Udayan as our new Programme Advisor. Pooja, who grew up in a childcare institution in India, brings a wealth of personal experience and a desire to improve the lives of children and...
by Martin James Foundation | Oct 21, 2023 | Martin James Foundation
In the social and alternative care sectors, there’s nothing quite as powerful as the perspective of someone who’s been there. Over the past two years, our partner in India, Udayan Care, has underscored this by welcoming six young individuals with lived...
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...