End child sexual abuse and exploitation through prevention, protection & healing.

A global nonprofit committed to protecting, healing, and empowering abused children
around the world.

Foundation for Hope and Healing Cooperation - Children and women receiving safe housing, meals, and essential clothing through nonprofit programs

End child sexual abuse and exploitation
through prevention, protection & healing.

A global nonprofit committed to protecting, healing, and empowering abused children around the world.

Because Every Child Deserves a Life Free from Fear.

The Foundation for Hope and Healing Cooperation is a global nonprofit dedicated to protecting and empowering sexually abused children. We work to lift vulnerable populations out of poverty, sex trafficking, incest, child labor, domestic violence, and other violations of their basic human rights.

Founded in 2022, our mission is clear: remove children from abusive environments and provide the safety, healing, and empowerment they need to thrive. Through culturally informed programs tailored to each community, we partner with local and international organizations to create lasting, sustainable change.

Our Mission

To save the lives of sexually abused children especially in the poorest regions by providing access to safety, recovery, and the tools for long-term empowerment.

Our Vision

A world where every child is safe, valued, and free from all forms of abuse.

Our Core Value

Every child, everywhere, deserves protection, dignity, and the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Our Commitments

  • Protecting abused children from further harm.

  • Identifying and supporting children at risk.

  • Strengthening existing community services and programs.

  • Providing psychosocial and psychological care.

  • Offering legal aid and advocacy.

  • Promoting education and prevention to end sexual abuse.

Our Commitment

Our Impact

Our foundation is dedicated to creating lasting change by protecting vulnerable children, providing safe spaces for recovery, and fostering pathways to brighter futures. Through local and international partnerships, we deliver shelter, medical and psychological care, education, and legal advocacy to those most in need. Every life touched represents hope restored, dignity reclaimed, and justice pursued.

Safety & Basic Needs

Providing safe housing, nutritious meals, and essential clothing for children.

Healing & Recovery

Delivering medical care and trauma-focused psychological support to foster lasting recovery.

Education & Empowerment

Opening doors to schooling, skill-building, and opportunities for a brighter future.

Justice & Awareness

Offering legal advocacy to secure justice while raising awareness to break the cycle of abuse.

Programs & Services

Our programs are designed to provide immediate relief, long-term support, and sustainable solutions for children affected by abuse and exploitation. Through safe housing, healing care, education, and advocacy, we work alongside trusted local partners to create lasting change and restore hope where it’s needed most.

We empower survivors and communities by supporting the delivery of the:

A place to begin again.

The Safe Haven Program provides secure housing, nutritious meals, and essential clothing to children escaping abusive environments. Transitional support helps families stabilize and prepare for long-term independence.

Restoring strength through care.

This program delivers comprehensive medical care and trauma-focused psychological services, including individual counseling, group therapy, and wellness check-ins. Survivors gain access to both physical and emotional healing resources tailored to their needs.

Education is the foundation of freedom.

Through this program, children are enrolled in school, supported with tutoring, and guided by mentorship. Caregivers gain access to vocational training, financial literacy, and skill-building opportunities to create sustainable futures for their families.

Standing strong for every voice.

The Justice & Advocacy Network provides survivors with legal representation, documentation assistance, and court support. By helping families understand their rights and pursue justice, we empower them to break cycles of abuse and build safer lives.

Changing hearts, changing culture.

This initiative works within local communities to challenge the cultural acceptance of abuse. Through training, workshops, and awareness campaigns, we encourage prevention, early reporting, and collective responsibility for protecting children.

Our Partners

These local organizations are on the frontlines of change in Cabo Verde, delivering culturally competent care and community-based solutions. We work hand-in-hand to strengthen their capacity and expand their reach.

Children need to feel that they have someone who fights for them and whom they can trust. That is why ACRIDES outlined its intervention strategy, focusing, of course, on our children.
Happy Family

ACRIDES

Associação de Crianças Desfavorecidas
President: Lourença Tavares

Children need to feel that they have someone who fights for them and whom they can trust. That is why ACRIDES outlined its intervention strategy, focusing, of course, on our children.

ACLCVBG

ACLCVBG

Associação Cabo-verdiana de Luta Contra a Violência Baseada no Género
President: Vicenta Fernandes

a space dedicated to the fight against Gender-Based Violence, Domestic Violence, Gender Inequality and aiming at the empowerment of women. Talking about these issues is talking about Human Rights.

Change a life today

You have the power to help transform lives.

Together, we are creating a radical cultural shift—breaking cycles of violence, restoring dignity, and building a future where every child is safe.

DONATE

Your gift provides shelter, healing, education, and legal support to children in urgent need. Every dollar counts.

VOLUNTEER

Join our virtual team or support on-the-ground efforts in Cabo Verde. Use your time and talents to bring hope to others.

PARTNER

We welcome collaborations with schools, nonprofits, churches, medical professionals, and companies who share our values.