What hope For Children does

Hope For Children CRC Policy Center is an independent, international humanitarian organization founded in 2008 and headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus, with offices in Larnaca and Limassol and a US 501(c)(3) affiliate. The organization delivers child protection, psychosocial, legal, housing, education, and advocacy services to vulnerable children and families across Cyprus — including child victims of abuse and exploitation, unaccompanied minors, families in conflict, and child-protection professionals. Core programme infrastructure comprises the Children's House (Σπίτι του Παιδιού, a Barnahus-model multidisciplinary facility), Homes for Hope shelters in Nicosia and Larnaca, three 24/7 national helplines (1466, 116000, 116111), a foster care programme, a counselling center, semi-independent living units, and school-based programmes (CRC Campus Clubs, Beat Bullying, CONVEY). It also runs an active summer school programme and a Youth Forum across multiple Cypriot regions.

The underlying technology footprint is digital-content rather than platform-native: proprietary tools include KiCGame (Council of Europe Crystal Scales of Justice Award 2023), the CONVEY 'Not A Game' multimedia game for gender-based violence prevention, the DIGI CORE digital complaints and reporting platform, and the Safe in Town European e-learning platform for child safeguarding. No AI/ML capabilities or proprietary models are disclosed. The research and development division coordinates participation in EU-funded programmes (CERV, Erasmus+), including MINDBLOOM (2026–2028, multi-country), CONVEY, and INTEGRA, acting as coordinator or partner across consortiums spanning Cyprus, Portugal, Bulgaria, Austria, and additional EU member states.

The business model is a multi-stream non-profit revenue structure: donations (individual, corporate, and US tax-deductible via the 501(c)(3) affiliate), government subsidies from the Cyprus Ministry of Social Welfare and Social Welfare Services, EU programme grants, corporate CSR partnerships (Microsoft Cyprus, IKEA Cyprus, Lidl Cyprus, Cyta, AlphaMega, Libertex, KEAN, Hellenic Bank, and others), and charity events (marathons, fashion shows, the Nana Mouskouri Presidential Palace concert). All beneficiary services are free of charge; the GTM motion is event-driven and partnership-driven rather than transactional, with beneficiary acquisition through government referral, helpline access, school outreach, and community programmes.

Name

hope For Children

Legal name

"Hope For Children" CRC Policy Center

Website

https://uncrcpc.org.cy

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hope For Children CRC Policy Center is a Cyprus-based humanitarian non-profit delivering child protection, shelter, helpline, counselling, and child-friendly justice services to vulnerable children in Cyprus, funded by donations, EU grants, and government subsidies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Protection & Humanitarian Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Child Rights & Protection (BPADAGAG), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO), Family Advocacy, Parent Training & Support Services (EDAJAKAK)

Keywords

• Child protection services
• Humanitarian nonprofit programs
• Psychosocial support
• Child rights advocacy
• Unaccompanied child shelters

Headquarters

HQ city

Nicosia

HQ country

Cyprus

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization accepts donations from individuals, corporations, and supporters. A PayPal donation option is provided on the website. The US entity (Hope For Children CRC Policy Center USA Inc) is a 501(c)(3) organization with EIN 86-3093320, making donations tax-deductible in the US.
2. Government Funding and Subsidies: Core programs are funded and supervised by government bodies including the Ministry of Social Welfare, Social Welfare Services, and the Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare. The organization receives subsidies for operating the Children's House and emergency response services.
3. European Union Program Funding: HFC participates in and coordinates European-funded programs (EU programmes) covering topics like child-friendly justice, guardianship for unaccompanied children, professional training, research, and policy development. Funding sources include CERV, Erasmus+, and other EU frameworks.
4. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships: Corporate partners provide financial and in-kind contributions, sponsorships for events, fundraising support, and project-specific funding. Long-term corporate partners include Microsoft Cyprus, IKEA Cyprus, Lidl Cyprus, Cyta, AlphaMega, Libertex, and others.
5. Charity Events and Fundraising Campaigns: Revenue generated through charity events such as marathons, fashion shows, concerts (e.g., Nana Mouskouri concert), and campaigns like '#Stand By Greece'. Collected funds support specific projects and infrastructure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Hope For Children CRC Policy Center is an independent, international humanitarian organization that provides child protection, psychosocial, legal, housing, education, and advocacy programs for vulnerable children in Cyprus. Core services include the Children's House (Barnahus model) for child-friendly justice, Homes for Hope shelters for unaccompanied children, three 24/7 helplines (1466, 116000, 116111), counselling, foster care, non-formal education, EU-funded research programs, and policy advocacy based on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. All services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries and funded through donations, government subsidies, EU grants, and corporate partnerships.

Product overview

Hope For Children CRC Policy Center is an independent, international humanitarian organization headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus, dedicated to protecting and promoting children's rights. The organization operates a comprehensive portfolio of programs organized across two main sectors: the Humanitarian Sector and the Research and Development Sector. Core services include the Children's House (Barnahus model) providing integrated child-friendly justice, multiple shelter facilities (Homes for Hope) for unaccompanied children, foster care programs, counselling services, and helplines including the National Help Line 1466, European Hotline for Missing Children 116000, and European Children and Youth Support Line 116111. The Research and Development Sector coordinates European-funded programs covering child protection, human rights education, and professional capacity building. The organization also delivers non-formal education programs, summer schools, and the CRC Campus Club for children's rights education. This is a humanitarian NGO with social programs, not a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Children's House (Σπίτι του Παιδιού) A multidisciplinary, inter-agency center providing child-friendly justice services, including forensic interviews, medical examinations, and psychological support for child victims of abuse and exploitation in Cyprus. Operated based on the Icelandic Barnahus model.
• Homes for Hope (Σπίτια της Ελπίδας) Private shelter facilities for unaccompanied children, providing care and protection services with locations in Larnaca and Nicosia. Includes semi-independent living facilities.
• National Help Line 1466 24-hour free helpline available nationwide to support children in need and adults concerned about children's welfare.
• European Hotline for Missing Children 116000 European harmonized hotline operated jointly with Missing Children Europe and SPAVO for reporting and responding to missing children cases.
• European Children and Youth Support Line 116111 European harmonized helpline providing counselling and support services for children and adolescents.
• Foster Care Families Program (Πρόγραμμα Ανάδοχων Οικογενειών) Program supporting children under state care through foster family placement services in Cyprus.
• Non-Formal Education (Μη-Τυπική Μάθηση) Experiential activities and educational programs for children, parents, and educators focusing on children's rights.
• One in Five Campaign (Εκστρατεία ΕΝΑ στα ΠΕΝΤΕ) Official partner of the Council of Europe campaign addressing sexual violence against children in Europe.
• European Programmes (Ευρωπαϊκά Προγράμματα) Research and development division coordinating participation in EU-funded projects as coordinator or partner, covering child-friendly justice, guardianship systems, and professional training.
• Counselling Center for Children & Families Social, psychological, and legal support services provided by specialized staff at the counselling center.
• Semi-Independent Living Programme Services supporting unaccompanied children transitioning to semi-autonomous living.
• Summer Programs (Θερινό Πρόγραμμα) Annual summer school programs offering educational, creative, and empowerment activities for children and youth across various regions of Cyprus.
• CRC Campus Club Educational program training children on their rights under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, delivered directly in schools.
• Beat Bullying Program Program raising awareness among the public and educational community while developing methods to prevent school bullying.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multi-agency response to child sexual abuse cases through single-roof Children's House model
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core, supporting and strategic.

• KEAN Soft Drinks LtdmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 June 2026Through the 'No Child Invisible' (Κανένα Παιδί Αόρατο) campaign, KEAN displays the Help Line 1466 on KEANITA product packaging and integrates it into the KEANITA App, reaching thousands of households across Cyprus. This is a cause marketing partnership for child protection awareness.
• MINDBLOOM Consortium (Associacao Iscte Conhecimento E Inovacao - CVTT-ISCTE, CIIM Innovations Ltd / University of Limassol, Aldeias de Crianças SOS Portugal, InPulsar, Casa Pia de Lisboa, Center for the Study of Democracy, RE-ACT Association, INTERAKTION)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026CERV-2025-CHILD funded project (Project ID: 101253577) running from 01/02/2026 to 31/01/2028. Led by ISCTE (Portugal) with HFC as Cyprus partner, focusing on mental health, inclusion, and democratic participation for vulnerable children.
• Missing Children Europe (MCE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHFC has been a member of Missing Children Europe since 2011. Together with SPAVO, HFC operates the European Hotline for Missing Children 116000 and the European Family Mediation Service as a joint consortium. HFC co-hosted a major European conference in Brussels (June 2026) with MCE on protecting missing children from sexual violence and mental resilience.
• SPAVO (Σύνδεσμος για την Πρόληψη και Αντιμετώπιση της Βίας στην Οικογένεια)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint consortium partner with HFC operating the European Hotline for Missing Children 116000. Both organizations are members of Missing Children Europe since 2011. Provides family mediation services in Cyprus within the framework of the hotline.
• Microsoft CyprussupportingOthersCorporate partner providing technology and potentially software solutions as part of HFC's corporate partner network supporting children's rights programs.
• IKEA CyprussupportingOthersCorporate partner in HFC's CSR partner network. Supports shelter facilities (Homes for Hope) and programs for children.
• Lidl CyprussupportingOthersCorporate partner in HFC's long-term CSR partner network.
• CytasupportingOthersCorporate partner in HFC's long-term CSR partner network.
• AlphaMega HypermarketssupportingOthersCorporate partner recognized for long-term support of HFC. Participated in the 'Choose Hope' campaign. Awarded as a key corporate partner in 2019.
• German Medical InstitutestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced collaboration for holistic support of children, combining German medical expertise with HFC's child protection programs.
• Council of EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Partner of the Council of Europe for the 'One in Five' campaign against sexual violence against children. Received the Crystal Scales of Justice Award 2023 from the Council of Europe for the KiCGame tool.
• Government of India / Honorary Consul of Kenya in CyprussupportingOthersGovernment of India donated €8,695 through the First Lady of India's visit to HFC facilities. Honorary Consul of Kenya in Cyprus collaborated on humanitarian aid initiatives.
• Hellenic BanksupportingOthersCampaign Partner & Supporter for the 19 Days of Activism prevention campaign and 2nd National Forum on the Rights of the Child. Provides financial support for awareness campaigns.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ChildFund International: International child-focused NGO providing shelter, sponsorship, education, and protection services; comparable mix of direct services, advocacy, and corporate partnership-driven funding.
• Defense for Children International: International NGO focused on children's rights advocacy, child-friendly justice, and UNCRC-aligned policy work. Closely comparable mission to HFC's CRC Policy Center research and advocacy function.
• SOS Children's Villages International: Global nonprofit operating residential care programs (shelters/villages) for orphaned and unaccompanied children, mirroring HFC's Homes for Hope shelters and foster-care pathways. Both deliver direct child welfare services across multiple countries.
• SPAVO (Association for the Prevention and Handling of Violence in the Family): Cyprus-based NGO and HFC's consortium partner for the 116000 hotline and family mediation services; comparable domestic child and family protection mandate, overlapping government funding sources.
• Terre des Hommes International Federation: European federation of child rights NGOs operating shelter, advocacy, and child protection programs across multiple countries; comparable scope to HFC's humanitarian and EU-funded R&D portfolio.
• Missing Children Europe: European federation of 27 NGOs working on missing and sexually exploited children; HFC is a member and co-operates the 116000 hotline. Operates overlapping child-protection and helpline mandates at the European network level.
• Barnahus (Council of the Baltic Sea States): Coordinates the Icelandic multidisciplinary Barnahus model that HFC's Children's House replicates; both serve as national implementation hubs for child-friendly justice with forensic interview and therapeutic components.

Broad incumbents

• NSPCC (UK): National UK child protection charity operating helplines, counselling, and direct services; comparable service mix to HFC (helpline, counselling, advocacy, training) but at larger national scale in a different geography.
• UNICEF: UN agency for children's rights with global programs in child protection, education, and advocacy; the institutional reference point for UNCRC-aligned work and a frequent EU grant co-funder for HFC's program type.
• Save the Children International: Largest global NGO for children's rights, running shelters, education, child protection, and EU-funded programs at vastly greater scale. Provides overlapping capabilities as part of a much wider portfolio rather than a Cyprus-specific niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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