Philenews

Hope For Children: 17 Years Dedicated to Child Protection

Published January 11, 2026, 08:21
Hope For Children: 17 Years Dedicated to Child Protection

The article presents the work of the organization “Hope For Children” (HFC) in Cyprus for the last 17 years, with an emphasis on child protection. The executive director, Andria Neocleous, states that the organization has covered critical social and institutional gaps, placing the child at the center of every action. Particular reference is made to the “House of the Child”, which has served at least 3,000 children for potential sexual abuse since 2017. The article describes the difficult stories that the organization faces daily, such as children who suffer abuse, neglect, violence, or experience mental health problems. It emphasizes the importance of support and safety for these children, and the need to hear their untold stories.