Under the Ministry of Social Work of Albania and and funds secured by His Beatitude Archbishop Anastasios, the Children’s Home of Hope officially opened July 2003. At present they care for over 30 children in a foster care environment providing a home model for the children. The Children’s Home of Hope is open to children that may be orphaned, come from single parent families, or from families with some type of hardship with hope that eventually they may be re-unified. The home provides the children with 3 healthy meals a day (prepared by the staff) and receive regular medical/dental check-ups. As in any family, the directors, like good parents, try to attend to all the needs of the children: physical, emotional, and spiritual.

In 2011, we launched “Run for the Children” in Albania to help raise leukemia awareness and financial support for the children suffering with this disease. Every year, this charity marathon takes place and an estimated 40 cases are expected to benefit.

We pair up with local charities and individuals dedicated to helping the less fortunate. We prepare and hand out food and daily necessities, refer anyone who needs physical or mental care to the necessary organizations, and help get individuals back on their feet through financial means.

We support underprivialged patients who due to financial, personal, or professional reasons are unable to receive medical care. We will then, step in and work with insurance companies, hospitals, social workers, and medical staff to ensure the best care. We are dedicated to helping the patient get back on their feet.

Every quarter provides South Sudanese or any person in need with a free operation. We see over 200 patients and perform between 30 – 50 operations at the Teaching Hospital, Medical Center, or the main compound. We also conduct blood drives one week prior to the start of the campaign.