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Our History

14 Years on still strong

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2012

The Foundation: Global Humanitarian Initiatives

Lonely Orphans began as a UK-based initiative, focusing on global fundraising to aid needy international communities, laying a foundation for impactful humanitarian work
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2013

Advocating for the Rohingya Community

Lonely Orphans advocated for the persecuted Rohingya in Myanmar in 2013, launching campaigns to support displaced orphans and widows
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2014

Expanding Reach: Combating Human Trafficking in Indonesia

The organisation extended its efforts to combat human trafficking in Indonesia, underlining its commitment to global justice
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2016

Establishing Orphanages and Schools for Rohingya Refugees

By 2016, Lonely Orphans had established six orphanages and schools for Rohingya refugees, significantly contributing to refugee support services
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2017

Frontline Response to Rohingya Genocide Escalation

During the 2017-2018 Rohingya Genocide escalation, Lonely Orphans was among the first responders, providing crucial aid in the region
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2018

Responding to the Indonesian Tsunami and Earthquake

Following the 2018 Indonesian Tsunami and Earthquake, the organization joined international teams in emergency aid and crisis management
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2019

Support for Uyghur Exiles and Thai Melayu Communities

In 2019, Lonely Orphans expanded its outreach to Uyghur exiles and Melayu communities in Thailand, diversifying its humanitarian efforts
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2020

Adapting to the Challenges of COVID-19

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Lonely Orphans continued its support, demonstrating resilience and reliability as a humanitarian agency
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2021

Educational and Medical Initiatives

Recent years saw Lonely Orphans launching a school in Turkey for Uyghurs and piloting medical initiatives in Mauritania, including innovative refugee training projects
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2022

Conclusion: A Decade of Dedicated Humanitarian Service

From 2012 to 2022, Lonely Orphans has been a steadfast provider of global humanitarian aid, continuously adapting and expanding its impact

Justice Begins Where Inequality Ends

We work alongside orphans and vulnerable children living in poverty, supporting the communities around them to break cycles of inequality.

 

Our programmes focus on what matters most — access to clean water, life-saving food and medicine, quality education, and protection from abuse and violence — so children can grow in safety, dignity, and hope.

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Successful programmes delivered across vulnerable communities

Our Trustees

‘We believe that education has the power to break the cycle of poverty’

Zakari Jalali

Trustee

Saadat I. Kamali

Trustee

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