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4 Years of Hope4 Moldova Four years ago, we embarked on a mission that many thought impossible—to bring hope, dignity, and real change to those facing unimaginable poverty, conflict, and hardship in Europe's poorest country. What started as a vision has become a movement of compassion that has touched many thousands of lives. In these four years, we’ve... ❤️ Delivered essential aid to families who had nothing. ❤️ Provided warmth, food, and hope to children who had never known comfort. ❤️ Stood alongside those affected by war, poverty, and exploitation, showing them they are never alone. But this journey has never been ours alone. It’s been powered by the unwavering support of our donors, volunteers, and partners, those who believed in our mission when times were hardest. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible supporters who have been with us every step of the way: 💙 @Lea Turner – Your voice has amplified our mission and connected us with so many who care. You've taken us from near obscurity, and made sure the world hears the cries of the desperate, and for that we are grateful. 💙 Oakland International Ltd – Your generosity in covering our warehouse costs has made so much possible. Never underestimate the countless lives your extraordinary generosity has provided Dean Attwell and Sallie Attwell. 💙 Bidfood UK – Your support has brought nourishment and relief to those who need it most. Jim Gouldie you have stood with us in the trenches in Ukraine, and Andrew Selley your personal contribution has literally meant survival, at times we've struggled the most. 💙 GOODSFORGOODuk – Your continuous aid deliveries have been lifelines for countless families, suffering the most extreme poverty and despair. We owe a debt of gratitude for your tireless commitment, and for making what we do possible dear Rosalind Bluestone MBE. There were days when the challenges felt insurmountable. Days when we wondered if we could keep going. But each time, the faces of those we serve reminded us why we started. As we celebrate this milestone, we don’t just look back, we look ahead with renewed determination to meet every challenge with love and compassion, and the drive to make a difference. 💛 To every person who has walked this journey with us, thank you. To every member of the 52 Club, 💫Lorraine Emmett, Jill Furnevall, Kelly Whiting, Anneliese Vance 👨and more, to our intrepid Kilimanjaro family, who helped to raise more than £60,000. Each and every one of you has helped to achieve so much, saving lives and bringing hope in some of the most desperate situations imaginable. And to new friends, like Chestertons Global, Katherine Fasanella, MHA, BA and Uniqlo, who through their love and compassion, prove that hope has no borders, and whose worldwide reach, can touch the lives of so many. Today there is no fanfare, not party or big celebration, just a determination to be the change the world needs and to bring hope to nations. #hope4 #love
The Power of Community: A Tribute to Lea Turner & The HoLT Family 💙 Hope is a powerful thing. But hope, backed by action? It's life-changing. Today, I want to celebrate Lea Turner and the incredible HoLT community, a group of solopreneurs, freelancers, and small business owners who have become an unstoppable force for good. Because of them, families like Rodica’s, a mother of six, struggling to survive in unimaginable poverty, aren’t just seen. They’re supported 🔥 Rodica’s home is falling apart, she often has no electricity, gas, or money for food, and yet, she carries on for her children 😔 We continue to bring them food, clothing, and essentials, but more importantly, we continue to bring them hope. And that’s only possible because of incredible people like Lea and her HoLT community, and all of the incredible people across this platform. Lea has built something extraordinary, not just a space where entrepreneurs thrive, but a community where no one gets left behind ❤️ With nearly 600 members worldwide, HoLT is a safe, kind, and inclusive space where business owners support each other, and in doing so, they are changing lives far beyond their own businesses. Lea herself is not just a force on LinkedIn, a brilliant trainer, or a solo mum juggling life with a joyful little boy, needy dog, and demanding cats, she is the reason so many of you know about Hope4 She has been a champion for the voiceless, the forgotten, and those in desperate need of help. 💙 So today, this post is for Lea. This post is for every single member of HoLT. This post is for every person who chooses to use their success to uplift others. Because this is what community looks like. And this is what hope in action truly means. 👉 If you don’t already know Lea, change that today. 📍 Learn more about her incredible work in the link below. Together #WeAreHope4 💙
Can I ask you a personal question? 😬 When you get the urge, how long does it take? For me, it’s about 10 seconds, 10 seconds, and it’s all over. Now, how long does it take you, to get to your bathroom? 🚽 For most families in Moldova, the bathroom isn’t just down the hall, it’s a small wooden outhouse in the garden, precariously perched over a deep hole. No matter the weather, rain, snow, or freezing winds, every trip means trudging outside. But for one family, whose toilet shed was destroyed in a storm, the journey is a staggering 1 minute 27 seconds. Through the garden, over a fence, into their neighbour’s property, just to relieve themselves. This isn’t an isolated case. This is the reality for far too many across Moldova, Europe’s poorest country. 💡 We want to change that. For those in the worst conditions, we’re restoring dignity, rebuilding outdoor toilets with brand-new sheds, providing privacy and protection from the elements. For just £250, we can give a family a safer, more hygienic facility. So, the next time you feel the urge, sitting comfortably in your home, take a moment to consider: What if it wasn’t 10 seconds? What if it was nearly a minute and a half, outside, in the cold, in the dark? What seems simple to us means everything to them. We want to help at least x10 families, to give in particular, Mum's and daughters the privacy, dignity and security they deserve. Would you like to help us, help them? Even if you can only spend a penny, every penny helps. Please head over to the link below. Together #WeAreHope4 toilets
There’s no place too remote for hope. Recently, my incredible colleagues Ivan Ivancev and Mattern Evghenii travelled to one of Moldova’s most remote regions, bringing vital aid to families burdened by the crushing weight of poverty. In places like this, where life can feel forgotten, we’re reminded of a simple truth: hope knows no boundaries. This mission was made possible thanks to the unwavering support of our partners and supporters. To GOODSFORGOODuk and UNIQLO Europe, who donated so many of the items we delivered, your generosity is not just changing lives; it’s restoring dignity, warmth, and belief in a brighter future. What we do at Hope4 isn’t just about delivering aid, it’s about delivering the message that no one is invisible, and no one is beyond help. Together, we are proving that even in the hardest-to-reach places, compassion can find a way 🔥 To everyone who supports our work, whether through donations, partnerships, or simply sharing our message, you are the reason this hope becomes reality. You are the reason families in the most desperate situations find a lifeline. Thank you for believing in this mission and making it all possible. Together #WeAreHope4
𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐩; 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬. Last week, Ivan Ivancev and Mattern Evghenii travelled to the southernmost part of Moldova, to a remote village filled with children whose hunger for knowledge is as inspiring as it is humbling. In this small community, children are learning to speak Gagauzian, Romanian, English, German, and even Korean 😲 These children are not just trying to survive, they are determined to dream big, to connect with a world beyond their village, and to live a life no longer restricted by borders. Their curiosity, their passion for new languages and cultures, is a reminder that no matter how small your corner of the world, there are no limits to where your mind, and ambition, can take you 💯 Moldova is small, Gagauzia even smaller, but these children are showing us that when we expand our thinking when we embrace learning and connection, we can transcend the limits of geography, culture, and circumstance. Our dear friend and SA”Moldovagaz” CEO Vadim Ceban came from this region, living a life beyond limits, traveling the world, and proving you are not limited by the size of your village, but the size of your dreams. Their journey inspires us to reflect on our own 😌 What borders have we drawn in our minds? What’s holding us back from growing, learning, or dreaming beyond where we are today? Let these children remind us that the world is vast, and so is our potential. Together, we can go beyond borders and build a future where there truly are no limits, and where everyone feels loved, valued and appreciated, regardless of their background, or where they grew up. . Thank you to everyone who supports Hope4. You’re not just helping us bring aid to remote villages, you’re helping unlock the boundless potential of the next generation. Anyone can hand out humanitarian aid, but not everyone can inspire a generation to dream bigger🔥 Together #WeAreHope4 #lifewithoutborders
Chris Lomas: "Without passion, any rational person would give up - Steve Jobs And it's true, without passion I would have given up this week. This week, I felt the sheer weight of it all, the unending demands and expectations. Beneath the smiles and moments of incredible joy, there are often unseen struggles. Quiet battles fought in the dead of night, as the mind wrestles with questions and doubts. Living far from home, in a place where motives are met with suspicion, isn’t easy. Offering everything while expecting nothing, can feel isolating and exhausting. But in these moments of vulnerability, I anchor myself to my why. ❤️ Why I chose this path. ❤️ Why I left my children and family. ❤️ Why I gave up on my dreams. ❤️ Why I work on the dreams of others. ❤️ Why I work tirelessly, even when it feels like no one's grateful. ❤️ Why I give everything I can, without asking for anything in return. ❤️ Why I can never, ever give up. My why has never been about me, it’s always been about others. Hope is not something built alone; it is a shared endeavour. And so, I lean on those who believe, who support, who stand alongside me, when most sane people would have just left. Thank you to everyone, to my wife Zoe Lomas, my children Tegan and Max, my team Ivan Ivancev, Mattern Evghenii, Julia Dinisiuk, and Alina Drumea. And thank you to Lea Turner for the perfectly timed encouragement, to Dean Attwell for continuing to believe, to Rosalind Bluestone MBE for the unrelenting support, to Jim Gouldie for simply being a friend, and thank you to everyone across this platform, whose lifted my arms when I've felt weak. Hope4 is not mine, it belongs to each and every one of us, and most of all, it belongs to those who has lost all hope." Together #WeAreHope4
The Power of Generosity Sometimes, it’s the smallest gestures that carry the greatest weight. In today’s video, we expresses our heartfelt thanks to Katie Rollings and her team at Fishers Adventure Farm Park in the UK. Katie provided a collection point for parents to donate their children’s coats, coats that have now found their way to Moldova, bringing warmth to children who face bitterly cold winters in unimaginable circumstances. Every coat donated represents more than just a piece of clothing. It represents compassion, hope, and the belief that even in the hardest times, people care. For the children who wear these coats, it’s not just warmth they feel but a tangible reminder that they are not alone in the world. This reminds me of Viktor Frankl’s insight: “Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose.” Katie and her community have demonstrated this truth beautifully. By turning a simple collection point into a movement of kindness, they’ve given these families more than physical warmth, they’ve given them purpose, dignity, and hope. At Hope4❤️ we are privileged to witness this ripple effect of generosity every day. From the parents who donated coats to Katie’s selfless efforts, to the volunteers who ensure these gifts reach the most vulnerable, it’s a powerful reminder that even small acts of kindness can spark profound change. For every coat delivered, every smile sparked, and every child reminded that they matter, we see the true power of connection and common purpose. Together, we are proving that even in the darkest times, there is always hope. Thank you Katie, and everyone who continues to support our mission. Your kindness is transforming lives, one small act at a time. #WeAreHope4
𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 “What is to give light must endure burning.” – Viktor Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning In today’s video, Ivan Ivancev is delivering coats donated by generous people across the UK to families and children in need. For those enduring the bitter cold, these coats are more than just a layer of warmth, they are a symbol of care, compassion, and hope in the face of adversity. At Hope4 we see this strength daily: families who continue to persevere through unimaginable hardships, drawing on their resilience and the kindness of others to keep moving forward. Frankl’s words remind us that, like a candle shining brightly in the darkness, strength often emerges from hardship. These coats, though simple in nature, represent that light, illuminating the path for those battling the cold, poverty, and uncertainty. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who donated, in particular Katie Rollings and her team and customers at Fishers Adventure Farm Park, Kate Gathard and her team at Elysian Services Ltd and the hundreds of people who made this possible (more videos to follow). Your generosity is not just keeping people warm, it’s reminding them they are not alone, that even in the darkest times, there are people who care. Together, we are helping families find strength and hope amid adversity, together #WeAreHope4 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐤𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐥? Viktor Frankl was an Austrian neurologist, psychiatrist, and Holocaust survivor. He is best known for his ground-breaking book, Man’s Search for Meaning, where he explores the profound role of meaning and purpose in overcoming life’s greatest challenges. His experiences in concentration camps shaped his development of logotherapy, a therapeutic approach that emphasizes finding meaning as the key to resilience and fulfilment.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 “Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms, to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances.” – Viktor Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning In today’s video, we meet a mother and her six children, two of whom she adopted, who have been forced to flee their home due to the war in Ukraine. Displaced and uncertain about the future, this family faces unimaginable challenges. Yet, in the face of such adversity, this mother has made a powerful choice, to stay strong, to love fiercely, and to create a sense of security for her children despite their circumstances. Her story reminds us of Frankl’s profound message: while we cannot always control what happens to us, we can control how we respond. Through her courage and resilience, she has chosen hope over despair, a choice that shapes her family’s future every day. At Hope4, we stand with families like hers, offering more than just aid, we provide the tools and support to help them choose resilience, empowerment, and hope. Join us as we continue to explore how Viktor Frankl’s wisdom inspires our work and transforms lives. 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐤𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐥? Viktor Frankl was an Austrian neurologist, psychiatrist, and Holocaust survivor. He is best known for his ground-breaking book, Man’s Search for Meaning, which explores the profound role of meaning and purpose in overcoming life’s greatest challenges. His experiences in concentration camps shaped his development of logotherapy, a therapeutic approach that emphasises finding meaning as the key to resilience and fulfilment. #vicktorfrankl #powerofchoice #hope
𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐤𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐥'𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤, 𝐌𝐚𝐧'𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠? I have, and it’s one of the few books I’ve read multiple times. I’ve even bought copies for my children, family, and friends. Today, I find myself reflecting on Frankl’s harrowing experiences in a concentration camp and how his insights resonate with the challenges faced by the people we support. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 “𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒘𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒏𝒐 𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒂 𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒘𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒔.” – Viktor Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning In Vinnytsia, Ukraine, we met a mother of four whose husband is fighting on the front line. She hasn’t heard from him in two months, and the fear that he may never return weighs heavily on her heart. Her suffering is unimaginable, yet her determination to hold her family together and protect her children is a powerful testament to the human spirit. Frankl’s words remind us that even in the face of profound loss, meaning can emerge. For this mother, that meaning lies in providing for her children and keeping hope alive despite the uncertainty. Through your generosity, we’ve been able to support her with food, clothing, and warmth, small gestures that remind her she’s not alone in her struggle. At Hope4, we believe in transforming suffering into resilience. Together, we stand with families like hers, offering not just aid but the belief that even in the darkest moments, there is a path forward. Join us this week as we explore how Viktor Frankl’s wisdom shapes our mission and helps bring sustainable hope to those in need. 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐤𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐥? Viktor Frankl was an Austrian neurologist, psychiatrist, and Holocaust survivor. He is best known for his ground-breaking book, Man’s Search for Meaning, where he explores the profound role of meaning and purpose in overcoming life’s greatest challenges. His experiences in concentration camps shaped his development of logotherapy, a therapeutic approach that emphasises finding meaning as the key to resilience and fulfilment. #WeAreHope4 #MeaningInSuffering #ViktoFrankl #HopeWithPurpose
“I spent more than 20 years in prison, and now I’m back.” On December 31st, 2024, I found myself back behind bars, 25 years after my escape. In what was perhaps the most surreal moment of my time in Moldova, I was invited to judge a talent contest at a women’s maximum-security prison. Among the contestants, we knew that at least one was serving life for murder, another for drug-related crimes. Yet each of these women carried a dream, a spark of hope amidst their pain. The experience was deeply emotional for me, my incredible wife Zoe Lomas, and my colleagues Inga Fordea and Mattern Evghenii. The eight women competed across four categories, sharing glimpses of their stories, though the actual reasons for their incarceration remained a secret. But their scars told their own story. The cuts on their arms, the emptiness in their eyes, the trauma etched on their faces, they were as much victims as those they had wronged. And there I was, faced with the irony of having to “judge” them: to decide who was the most talented, the most creative, the most inspiring. Then, they handed me the microphone. My moment to speak. To address these so-called “criminals.” I shared my own story of captivity, not behind physical bars, but within a prison just as real. A childhood marked by poverty, bullying, and isolation in an affluent society that despised my very existence. “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me” - the most ridiculous saying in history. Words left scars just as real as fists. I remember their names, I remember their faces, I remember running, I remember hiding, I remember sobbing, and I remember the bruises. Whilst the pain and the trauma helped shaped me, it certainly didn't define me. At some point, though I can’t recall when, I stepped out of my prison. I stopped being a victim. I chose to breathe free air, to refuse the label of failure. And that was my message to these precious women: one day, they too will step outside. A new opportunity will await them, though the voices of doubt will linger, whispering, “You can’t, you failed, you're lost.” But I’m living proof that they can. I’ve felt freedom, I’ve climbed the mountain (literally), and for all the pain, for all the hurt, for all the struggle, the view is simply breath-taking. When these women leave their physical confinement, they won’t find me judging their past, they will simply find me giving them hope. We will be at the gates of their despair, ready to gently redirect traffic, and point them to a life of hope beyond their failure, beyond their misery, beyond their shame. Before we judge, and before we condemn, let’s look beyond the surface. Let’s see the pain and scars beneath, and let’s be the reason someone dares to hope again. Together #WeAreHope4
This Single Mum of Five Earns Just £40 a Month 😲 In the face of the bitter winter crisis, our dear friend Sarah Farmer took swift and immediate action, providing life-saving wood to keep this desperate family warm. This courageous mother of five, four of whom live at home, lost her husband tragically to suicide 😔 Despite her full-time job, she earns just £40 a month, a heart breaking reality that leaves her struggling to provide even the basics for her children. Her home is frigid, her heart heavy, and her life burdened, yet she fights every day for her family. She has a small stash of wood, used sparingly for cooking, leaving her children to endure unimaginable cold ❄️ Then came hope 🔥 When we visited, even I was taken aback by how cold her home was. But, thanks to Sarah's incredible generosity, we delivered enough wood to heat their home this winter, a true lifeline for this family. Her children see their mum as a superhero, and rightly so. But even superheroes need a helping hand 🦹 And so, from one remarkable woman to another, Sarah brought the warmth, hope, and support this family so desperately needed.....thank you so, so much dear Sarah 🙏 And we’re not stopping there, with a whole raft of support now available to this precious woman. There are many more families like hers, struggling to survive the harsh winter, and so, if you and your business would like to help provide wood for a family in need, please visit the link below. Together, #WeAreHope4 #wintercrisis
We just want Daddy home 😔 We’re still in Ukraine, delivering aid to desperate families, still hearing heartbreaking stories of loss and separation 😒 Take these precious children, in the middle of nowhere, a wife missing her husband, children missing their dad, neither heard from him for x2 months! 💔 The crushing sense of despair knawing at any remaining hope they have, their life on pause until they hear news, defiantly refusing to believe the worst! The incalculable reality for families across Ukraine, our red jackets punctuating the gloom, the cold, and the despair! 🙏 My life is one of bizarre extremes, my perspective changed forever! We’ll soon be heading back over the border, our safety and security demanding our location remains confidential for now! Thank you everyone for your kind messages of love and support - together #WeAreHope4
On our way to Ukraine.. In what will be our last trip to Ukraine this year, Ivan Ivancev, our colleague Inga and myself are heading back across the border to bring more hope amid escalating aggression! Yes it’s risky, but it’s worth it when you see what it means to the beleaguered people of Ukraine, who continue to suffer the most unimaginable conditions! In the latest twist, Ru$$ia is once again weaponising energy supplies, with now regular blackouts , particularly during cold nights! Not only are we attending a special children’s event tonight, but we will be assessing conditions for the most vulnerable, crushed under the weight of poverty and conflict! It’s not possible to tell you which region we’re heading to today, with evidence suggesting that the Ru$$ian military are targeting us each time we go in, my last trip almost costing us our lives! We are grateful to everyone who has stood with us throughout 2024, especially those who have recently donated money for wood, which will literally make the difference between life and death! Together #WeAreHope4 Ukraine 🇺🇦
What do you grab when you’re in a room full of children with special needs? Tissues. Lots and lots of tissues 😌 Yesterday, we visited a centre for children with special needs and were greeted by no less than 70 incredible children, all singing their hearts out with unspeakable joy and passion. I’m not ashamed to say it - I cried. 😭 We were joined by former Paralympic Judo champion Oleg Cretul, who sponsors this extraordinary school. Despite being underfunded, the school achieves remarkable things for these precious children, and we're determined to join Oleg's efforts to see how we can encourage and support them too. Honestly, my life is one of perpetual perspective, a journey where I witness the very best and the very worst of the human condition. From luxury to utter despair, it’s moments like these that overwhelm me and remind me of what truly matters. These incredible, happy children teach us invaluable lessons: To find contentment in simplicity. To pause and see the world through a child’s eyes, filled with wonder and curiosity. Despite their challenges and lack of resources, they sing, and when they sing, the whole world sings with them. During our visit, we handed out clothing generously donated by our amazing friends at GOODSFORGOODuk, which included Uniqlo's thermal HEATTECH range, as well as food provided by Bidfood UK. Even the smallest gesture, like giving them our Hope4❤️ pins, was met with a level of gratitude that was deeply humbling. This emotional visit has left me with an overwhelming sense of gratitude, for these resilient children, for the dedicated staff at the school, and for every incredible person who supports us, making what we do possible. And I urge you, as you spend time with your families and celebrate the festivities, surrounded by what for most would be unimaginable luxury, just pause and breathe in, and appreciate all that you've worked hard to achieve. With love and immense gratitude, the Hope4 Moldova team ❤️ Together, #WeAreHope4 ❤️
What Makes Hope4❤️ Special? In a truly extraordinary video presented by our very own Ivan Ivancev, we showcase everything that makes Hope4 unique and inspiring. But what makes us truly special? It’s you! This incredible production will take pride of place on our brand-new website, launching in just a few days, thanks to the creative genius of Trudie Avery. Today, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who makes what we do possible: ❤️ Our esteemed Board of Directors for their vision, support and leadership. ❤️ My amazing Hope4 Moldova team, who work tirelessly on the ground in Moldova, Ukraine and now UK. ❤️ Our life-changing partners, whose support helps us reach further. ❤️ And of course, every single one of you, our incredible supporters. Each of you plays a vital role in making Hope4 the success it is, enabling us to reach into some of the darkest, most desperate situations and bring hope, life, and transformation. Together #WeAreHope4 Bound by Culture | Supported by Business | Driven by Love Thank you, each and every one of you. To stand with us, please head over to the link below and connect directly with your own impact, in real-time, in real-life #impact #hope #hope4
În Moldova, cea mai săracă țară din Europa, sărăcia extremă îi forțează pe mulți să trăiască în condiții de neimaginat. O astfel de familie a suferit recent o pierdere inimaginabilă: un bebeluș de 2 luni a murit din cauza condițiilor de trai severe în care trăia familia. Născut într-o casă fără sprijin social sau resurse, moartea copilului a fost un rezultat tragic al lipsei de infrastructură care să protejeze cei mai vulnerabili. Acest incident a atras atenția Hope4 Moldova, o organizație dedicată sprijinirii familiilor defavorizate. Zoe Lomas și soțul ei, care conduc eforturile organizației, au mers imediat la locuința familiei după ce au aflat vestea. Deși nu se mai putea face nimic pentru bebeluș, au acționat rapid pentru a proteja ceilalți copii din casă, mai ales de iarna aspră. Nigel Williams, un susținător de lungă durată al Hope4 Moldova și unul dintre fondatorii Clubului 52, a reacționat prompt, oferind resurse. Compania sa, Afford A Print Limited, a donat suficient lemn pentru a ține familia caldă pe parcursul iernii, oferindu-le un sprijin temporar în mijlocul durerii lor. Intervenția rapidă a lui Nigel a subliniat atât nevoile imediate, cât și problemele mai largi cu care se confruntă Moldova, unde sărăcia și lipsa serviciilor sociale lasă familiile vulnerabile. Moartea tragică a copilului subliniază provocările critice cu care se confruntă Moldova, mai ales având în vedere și refugiile ucrainene care se află în țară. Hope4 Moldova continuă să lucreze în aceste condiții dificile, oferind ajutor acolo unde este posibil, dar și cerând o schimbare sistemică pentru a aborda cauzele sărăciei și a îmbunătăți infrastructura socială a țării. Această poveste este un memento al faptului că acțiunea este urgentă. Prin donații, advocacy și sprijin, comunitatea internațională poate ajuta la prevenirea altor tragedii și la susținerea muncii organizațiilor precum Hope4 Moldova, care se străduiesc să facă o diferență durabilă pentru cei mai vulnerabili.
The Humility of a Champion… On the left of this picture is Christian - a humble young man who once swept the streets of London before rising to become a kickboxing champion. His victor’s crown, proudly displayed below, symbolises more than just a title; it represents hard work, resilience, and determination. Christian’s story is remarkable. A “nobody” in the eyes of many, he worked tirelessly, both inside and outside the ring, to achieve his dream. And look at him now. By day, Christian serves as a firefighter, saving lives and protecting his community. By night, he dedicates his time and passion to helping young people in the village of Tohatin chase their dreams, just as he did. He’s not proud or arrogant. He’s humble, grateful, and committed to creating opportunities for others. Returning with more gifts made possible by our precious friend Rosalind Bluestone MBE and the amazing team at GOODSFORGOODuk, we witnessed something extraordinary, the sheer gratitude on the faces of these boys and (one) girl, who are striving to become champions themselves. It was truly humbling. Supporting young athletes is such an important part of what we do. I was honoured to stand alongside my friends and colleagues @Ivan Ivancev, Julia Dinisiuk, and Inga Fordea as we encouraged these incredible children to aim-high, and dream big, and believe that anything is possible. Christian’s journey is yet another powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we work together. Let’s keep inspiring the next generation of champions, on and off the field. Much of what we do is only possible because of extraordinary people and businesses across this community, like Goods for Good, and so if you'd like to support them, then please head over to the link below. Together Хэштег#WeAreHope4 young athletes Хэштег#Kickboxing Хэштег#Sport Хэштег#DreamBig
Bidfood UK - one of the founding pillars of support that has underpinned our work since 2021. Last week we received yet another shipment of life-saving food from our friends Andrew Selley, Jim Gouldie and Louise Lyle, along with their incredible suppliers. Already this food has made it to desperate families, struggling under the burden of winter bills and the escalating cost of living, across what is still Europe's poorest country. Being kind is good for business, and like so many others, Bidcorp UK have proved over and over again, just how compassionate they are. We are grateful to Andrew, Jim and their entire team who made this delivery possible, even at a time when there is so much uncertainty across the Foodservice industry, particularly as a result of the recent budget. See, when customers are choosing which business to work with, you'd better be sure, social responsibility is right up there, which proves, it's good business to be kind. And once again, the incredible people and businesses across this platform prove over and over again, what a force for good our LinkedIn family are. Together #WeAreHope4 If you'd like to get involved, please head over to the link below, particularly as we face an uncertain winter 🙏 #winterappeal #foodservice #kindness
This is the power of the 52 Club. It’s about direct, transparent, life-changing impact. No more “give-and-hope,” wondering if your contribution is lost in a sea of overheads and inflated salaries, in fact, our CEO Chris ❤️ Lomas don't even pay himself a salary. At Hope4❤️ every penny goes right where it’s needed, giving you the confidence that your hard-earned support is changing lives in the most tangible way possible. We’re not bogged down by bureaucracy; we’re a lean, driven, and highly effective team determined to create lasting change for some of Europe’s poorest families. If you want front-row seats on how your support is radically transforming lives, let’s talk. With just £52 per month, we can support 52 families over 52 weeks, transporting them from utter despair to incredible hope. This year, the greatest gift you can ever give is hope - together #WeAreHope4❤️ #52club
Yesterday Chris Lomas visited Fishers Farm Park to collect more than 1,000 winter coats for children across Moldova ❤️ Colossal thanks to Katie Rollings and her amazing team for organising this month long collection which will soon be on its way to Hope4❤️ The impact on desperately poor children simply cannot be overstated, with far too many without the necessary clothing to endure Moldova’s harsh winters where temperatures can get to as low as minus 15 degrees 🥶 There simply aren’t any words to express our deepest gratitude for all of Katie’s incredible friends and customers! On behalf of everyone on the Hope4❤️ team and every single child who’ll receive one of these coats, thank you 🙏 Together #WeAreHope4 ❤️❤️
It’s getting really, really cold!! With sub-zero temperatures already, Hope4 Moldova is already receiving calls from desperate families unable to afford the wood they need to keep warm this winter! Moldova is a country of extremes! 🥵Extremely hot summers 🥶Extremely cold winters 😞Extremely poor people Like so many times before, we are the last line of defence for many families, providing food, clothing, and warmth! Imagine having to make the choice between eating or freezing, with local authorities ill equipped to cope with demand, with no budget and no resource to cope! We can’t help everyone, but we can help some, but we can only do that with your support!! To buy enough wood 4 winter costs £250 per family, the impact simply immeasurable, with many facing an uncertain season! Far from dreaming of a white Christmas, families in Moldova and Ukraine are simply hoping to survive! Once again, we invite our incredible friends and partners to get involved, making a real-time, real-life difference to some of the most desperate families in Europe! To get involved, please head over to the link below! Together #WeAreHope4 #winterfuel #wood4winter
EN/RO Another incredible month of impact.. November was yet another extraordinary month, in which Hope4 and it's incredible friends, impacted thousands of lives. Here are just some of the highlights, with our profound gratitude to our dear friends Rosalind Bluestone and her organisation GOODSFORGOODuk, Dean Attwell and his team at Oakland International Ltd , and of course Jim Gouldie and the amazing people at Bidfood UK. And of course, each and every one of you! Together #WeAreHope4 victims of poverty, human trafficking, conflict and natural disaster. Behalf of Chris Lomas, and everyone at Hope4, thank you. _______ RO: Încă o lună incredibilă de impact.. Luna noiembrie a fost încă o lună extraordinară, în care Hope4 și prietenii săi incredibili au influențat mii de vieți. Iată doar câteva dintre cele mai importante, cu profunda noastră recunoștință față de prietenii noștri dragi Rosalind Bluestone și organizația sa GOODSFORGOODuk, Dean Attwell și echipa sa de la Oakland International Ltd , și, desigur, Jim Gouldie și oamenii uimitori de la Bidfood UK. Și, desigur, fiecare dintre voi! Împreună #WeAreHope4 victime ale sărăciei, traficului de persoane, conflictelor și dezastrelor naturale. De la Chris Lomas și al tuturor celor de la Hope4, vă mulțumim #charitypartners #impact
Help Has Arrived 🙏 I’m thrilled to introduce @Anna Pascali as my new Executive Assistant. Anna joins us at a pivotal moment to help manage the growing demands on my time and support the exciting growth of Hope4 As many of you know, Hope4 has been expanding rapidly, which has simply increased my workload and the crushing pressure I feel myself under. With our projects touching more lives and our mission gaining unprecedented momentum, balancing all my commitments, including my work with Clear Cook and Asset & General Finance LTD has become a challenge. It’s no secret I’ve been burning the candle at both ends, often running on sheer passion but, unfortunately, at the expense of my own well-being and mental health, my body once again, telling me to stop 🤒 Anna’s arrival is not only timely, it’s essential, helping me bring Hope4 to new heights while regaining some work/life balance before I go completely bananas 🍌 Anna will take on a critical role, supporting me in managing emails, DMs, and various project tasks, ensuring that nothing important falls through the cracks and that includes being the best husband to my long-suffering wife Zoe Lomas. With her incredible language skills, keen organisational sense, and background in working with diverse teams, she will be instrumental in creating structure amidst the whirlwind of activity and the chaos that is my life. Like her colleagues in Moldova, Anna brings not just professionalism but a shared dedication to the work we do, and she’ll be helping me stay focused and energised for the journey ahead. I’m grateful to have Anna on board to relieve the pressure and to help Hope4 continue impacting lives across Moldova, Ukraine and beyond. Please join me in giving her a warm welcome to our Facebook family! #LinkedIn #ExecutiveAssistant
Hope4 October Monthly Report This October has been a whirlwind of compassion, collaboration, and direct impact. In this latest video, we’re excited to share some of the moments that made this month so special! From hosting our incredible friends from the UK Rosalind Bluestone, Maria Samoto le Dous, Iryna Malynovska, Marijn Pronker, Delphine Tu, Lea Turner, Stacy Bradley 🚮, our friends from @Fleckney New Life Church where together we were visiting families, orphanages, and refugees together, every step we took was about spreading hope and making a difference in people’s lives. But there’s even more behind the scenes that didn’t make it into the video. As on monthly basis we are supporting other NGOs and charity organizations, helping them in their own efforts to reach those in need. I would like to express huge Thank you to Oakland International Ltd, Bidfood UK, GOODSFORGOODuk, Uniqlo and everyone who has stood by us, volunteered, and partnered with us in this journey. Together, we’re building a community of hope and kindness. Together #WeAreHope4
At Hope4 we are honoured to welcome people across the world who are dedicated to making a real, direct impact on people’s lives in real time. Last week, our incredible friend and hashtag#Hope4Ambassador, Lea Turner and Stacy Bradley joined us on the ground, working side-by-side in supporting the families that need it most. It's one thing to provide support from afar, but it's a completely different experience to step into a community, meet the people, and take action to make a tangible difference. Our mission is strengthened when friends and partners from around the world join us in this journey. If you're inspired by this, join us in our mission to support vulnerable communities in Moldova. Together we can make world better, Together - #WeAreHope4
Together with our dear friends from the UK, we had the opportunity to visit a children's tuberculosis center, where 54 young kids who are currently battling this serious illness. While tuberculosis is almost unheard of in the UK today, it still poses a significant challenge for children across Moldova. We were humbled to bring gifts for these children, hoping to bring a little joy and comfort during such a difficult time. Most of this kids are from vulnerable communities, and we are committed to standing with them, offering support in any way we can.
Teaching a Nation to Fish... There’s a world of opportunities out there, and language is the key. Fortunately for this mono-linguist, English is the international language of business - a fact I’m continually reminded of, surrounded by people who speak 4 or 5 languages with ease. It is with great humility that I encourage the children of Moldova to invest in languages, particularly English. Strangely, despite its clear importance, English is not part of the national curriculum and is taught in only a handful of schools. This reflects a fractured mindset - a belief that prioritises languages like French, German, or Italian, considered "useful" for those who may migrate to neighbouring countries for manual labour. A mentality that, in essence, prepares children for a life of survival, not success. Last night, I sat in a meeting where a Moldovan remarked that Moldova has “nothing to offer Europe,” as if to suggest that integration with the European Union is pointless. And therein lies the issue: if you are constantly told you're worthless, you'll start believing it. But that is not the belief at Hope4❤️. We’re not preparing people to survive - we’re preparing them to thrive. And settling for second best simply isn't an option. At Hope4, we have already started investing in IT and English classes in schools, and we have plans to do even more. Our goal is to open up a world of opportunities for children across Moldova, showing them that they are free to aim-high and dream-big, and see beyond the limitations imposed on them. I was told my entire life that I couldn’t - until I proved that I could. Born into poverty, my precious Dad's advice, when I wanted to leave the factory job I'd been doing straight out of school for 8.5 years was, stay where you are - we're factory workers, and that's it. But I refused to wear the label he placed on me, and believed in something better, and that makes me more than qualified to tell the children of Moldova, to believe in better. I don't blame my Dad, it's the same mentality that's keeping children across Moldova from following their dreams, but that broken mind-set simply has to stop, and it stops right now. Together, #WeAreHope4 education across Moldova. #English #Education #LanguageMatters #DreamBig
In every village we go, in every family lives the future - it's kids. Yesterday we met children full of dreams and aspirations. We talked to them about how important it is to learn, develop, and discover new knowledge. Education is the key that opens the door to all possibilities. And in gratitude for listening, I left them gifts - new shoes that was kindly donated by GOODSFORGOODuk. We are sure - these children are ready to move forward, to build their lives with confidence and faith in themselves. Because we deliver a message of hope. All this is possible thanks to you! Connecting with Hope4 it's connecting with your own impact in real time in real life.
“Mr Chris really loves me...” We’ve shared the story of this precious 9-year-old girl, Maria, and her 10-year-old sister, Alexandrina, a few times before. Their world changed forever last year when their mother took her own life. Now, they live under the shadow of their father’s alcoholism and abuse 😞 When we first met them, they couldn't even smiles, their dreams shattered the day they found their mother’s lifeless body - an act that imploded their fragile little world. Raised by their beleaguered, and dare I say, incredibly strict grandmother, these sisters live in desperate poverty, their delicate lives as broken as the house they call home. If you’ve ever visited them with us, as some of you have, you know the joy that fills the air when the Hope4❤️ team arrives - their excitement is uncontrollable, their hugs pure evidence of their love. This past Tuesday was Maria’s birthday. Her one outrageous, unrealistic wish? To own a brand-new bike 🚲 While I couldn’t be there to celebrate with this beautiful girl on her special day, my amazing wife Zoe Lomas went in my place to represent this world-changing community. And, thanks to your kind and incredible support, we made her dream come true 😍 “Where’s Mr Chris?” Maria asked Zoe, her excitement overflowing as friends gathered to celebrate. “He’s working,” Zoe explained, as I planned to visit them this weekend - a precious opportunity lost to the sheer and sometimes unfathomable pressure on my shoulders. “Mr Chris loves me,” Maria proudly told everyone. When Zoe told me on her return, my heart broke. I wish I’d dropped everything to be there for her - a mistake I’m determined never to make again. And she’s right. I do love her. Her, her sister, and every other broken, desperate child across Moldova’s poverty-stricken land. Behind the (not-so) tough façade, behind the willingness to run toward danger, to fight those who exploit the weak, is simply a man driven by love. And behind the scenes - and even now - I cry like a helpless baby. Hope4 has grown beyond my wildest dreams, with plans for expansion firmly in sight. And while I can't be everywhere all at once, my love for the hurting and desperate will never ever waver. Even though I may not personally be there to hug every single person, together, we can be 🔥 So today, I ask you: please join us in hugging a world filled with so much hate, and prove beyond any shadow of doubt, love wins every single time. #chooselove #love #lovewins
Introducing The Moldova Project Fifteen years ago, the incredible Victoria Morozov founded The Moldova Project to combat the devastating effects of poverty across Moldova. Today, Victoria and her dedicated team work tirelessly with over 120 families each year, helping them move from a place of utter despair to one of hope and sustainability. Comprising social workers, doctors, psychologists, and an army of volunteers, The Moldova Project has repeatedly demonstrated the transformative power of long-term support and commitment. In a recent conversation with Victoria, it became clear how deeply aligned our missions are. Moldova has endured 33 years of well-intentioned charity, with aid often being distributed in the hope it might make a difference. Yet, as we both know, it takes more than just aid - it requires a collaborative and focused effort to create lasting change. That’s why we are incredibly proud to stand alongside Victoria and her team, supporting their fight against the devastating effects of poverty on families across Moldova. Here, my dear friend and colleague Ivan Ivancev and the team have joined The Moldova Project in delivering vital support to villages across the country. No charity can achieve its objectives alone. The idea that we are in competition is a misguided belief. True transformation comes from cooperation and collaboration. We are deeply honoured to stand with The Moldova Project to help transform lives across what is still Europe's poorest country. Special thanks as always to our dear friend Rosalind Bluestone and amazing team at GOODSFORGOODuk, as well as the incredible Dean Attwell and his team at Oakland International Ltd Together #WeAreHope4 nations #hope #love #impact
Global First Responder are back in Moldova.. Once again we've been joined by our dear friends from Global First Responder, a team of doctors and nurses from the USA, to bring medical support to those affected by poverty and conflict. We are incredibly grateful to Dr. Gill, Barbara, and her daughter Edith for extending hope to desperate families across Moldova and Gagauzia. Founded by our friend and US Marine Combat Doctor Adam Beckett, GFR have proved an incredible ally to Hope4❤️, first meeting each other after Ru$$ia's invasion into Ukraine. And now, 2 years on, the relationship continues to grow from strength to strength as we continue to impact lives together. Hope4 can do nothing without the incredible support of the amazing people across this platform, and we are grateful to each and every one of you. Together #WeAreHope4 #community #globalfirstresponder #medics
My dear friend being honoured!! Recently my dear friend Ivan Ivancev was honoured by the Minister of Ministerul Afacerilor Interne al Republicii Moldova Adrian Efros on the occasion of Ivan’s promotion to Country Director!! Ivan has been with us almost from the beginning, proving my closest friend and ally, standing shoulder to shoulder with me through some incredibly demanding and challenging times!! Life is crazy busy, and the demands on my time and energy are almost unbearable, and it’s easy to overlook those who matter to you most, like my wife Zoe Lomas, and of course, this incredible individual!! And so, once again, I want to thank this amazing man for staying the course, for running with endurance, and for being the biggest friend to me and Hope4 I could ever hope for!! Together #WeAreHope4 Love you my friend!!
Spot the entrepreneur 😯 Yet another young boy, from extreme poverty, this time inside a w@r torn country, refusing to sit around hoping for his dreams to miraculously come true. He wants a phone, and so has taken matters into his own hands, making bracelets which he sells for 37p so he can raise enough money to buy one himself. Children like this impress us a lot - this precious boy has every right to sit around and complain, but he's not, amid the b0mbs and the bu11ets, he's doing everything he can to change his future. See, you don't have to have a nice suit, or drive a nice car, to have the right attitude! Character is forged out of adversity, this young boy proving, that nothing can stop you from realising your dream, as unrealistic as it may seem to us. Now this boy doesn't need some flashy, expensive iPhone, but we will move heaven and earth to get him one that he can feel very proud of. This isn't about short cuts, this about making dreams comes true, and that simply what we do. Together #WeAreHope4 for this incredible entrepreneur. #dreams #impact #entrepreneur
This is our hotel 😒 Yesterday we got news that the hotel Ivan Ivancev and I stay in when travelling to Ukraine, was destroyed. Of course we weren't there, but the staff we'd come to know and like, were, a heart-breaking reminder of just how dangerous life is in this w@r-torn country. Both of us, and on at least two occasions, Jim Gouldie of Bidfood UK, have listened to siren from our respective rooms, a bizarre normality that meant no one rushed to the safety of a b0mb shelter. This stopped me in my tracks last night, my immediate thoughts going to those who lost there lives, the kind and considerate staff members who always greeted us with such enthusiasm, feared dead 😔 The w@r in Ukraine continues, as does our determination to make a difference, your help and support needed as much now as it was on the 24th February 2022. But for now, our deepest condolences to those who lost their lives in this latest attack, this senseless w@r claiming yet more innocent lives, Ivan and I left to consider our own mortality, and the risks we take whenever crossing the border. In a world of utter, senseless hate, I choose love ❤️ Together #WeAreHope4
And So It Begins… 😍 Following Lea Turner's visit, and after nearly a year of dedicated fundraising, we are thrilled to announce that the renovation of the children's playpark at Chisinau's Children's Tuberculosis Hospital is about to commence! 🛠️🎉 A heartfelt thank you to the Rotary International in Rotary International in Great Britain & Ireland Club in Diss for their incredible support, as well as our amazing partners at SA”Moldovagaz” and Sustainable Development Goals and the private donors who have so kindly contributed. While it has taken longer than anticipated, it will undoubtedly be worth the wait. So many children are affected by this archaic disease, a condition that is closely tied to poverty. This renovation will make a massive impact on some of Moldova's poorest children—kids whose homes are riddled with damp and unhealthy conditions, that perpetuate this terrible illness. 💔 And the best part? There’s still time to get involved! Just yesterday, the doctors expressed interest in adding a basketball court to the project… and we say, why not? 🏀 If your business wants to make a difference and have your name proudly displayed alongside our major sponsors on a special commemorative plaque, please get in touch. Together #WeAreHope4 children with tuberculosis. ❤️ #tuberculosis #poverty #esg #csr
Hope4 Ukraine: Bringing light in the darkness 🔥 Many of you know, we have now officially launched Hope4ukraine, with our first delivery of humanitarian aid, supplied by our dear friend Rosalind Bluestone and her team at GOODSFORGOODuk, going out already. Ivan Ivancev joined our esteemed colleague Volodymyr Onofriichuk last week, to distribute school clothing to desperate families adversely effected by the ongoing w@r. Many of these families have been forced from their homes, living in temporary, or even uninhabitable conditions, waiting for peace in a country still ravaged by the constant bombardment. And in the middle of it all, is Hope4, a beacon of light amid such unfathomable darkness, an unquenchable flame that simply cannot be dimmed by acts of hate and utter violence. And standing with us, is community with inexhaustible love and compassion, a force for good that reaches deep into the hearts of some of the most desperate across Europe. This is all because of you and we are grateful to each and everyone of you. Together #WeAreHope4 Nations ❤️ To be part of the Hope4 family, please head over to the link below and connect with your own impact, in real-life, in real-time. Hope4: Bound by Culture | Supported by Business | Driven by Love #ukraine #backtoschool #love
𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐢 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐢, 𝐌𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐨𝐯𝐚'𝐬 𝐎𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 🥇 Born in Lviv, Ukraine, in 1997, Serghei first shot to fame by winning gold at the Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing in 2014. He went on to claim his first Olympic medal in Rio in 2016, followed by further successes in 2020 and 2024. 🏆 Just like his brother Oleg, Serghei is no stranger to the podium, and he stands as one of Moldova's most successful Olympians. I had the pleasure of meeting Serghei last weekend at a special sports event sponsored by Hope4 with the incredible support of Rosalind Bluestone and her team at GOODSFORGOODuk At Hope4, inspiring young children to aim-high and dream-big is at the heart of everything we do in Moldova. Soon, I'll be meeting with Serghei and Oleg again to explore how we can work together to support children across the country. As a former athlete, I know the power of sport in a child's life—it doesn't care how rich or poor you are; it only cares about your passion, drive, and energy. 🌟 That’s why I’ve joined the Moldovan Gymnastics Association to help bring attention to the severe lack of investment in grassroots sports across what is still Europe’s poorest country. It doesn't take much to inspire young children—you just have to show them you care and, more importantly, be consistent. That's why our team is so dedicated to supporting children and helping them discover their potential. Children need heroes—and not the fake, cape-wearing ones on TV, but real-life champions who inspire them to believe in better! 💪 Watch this space as we team up with these real-life champions to inspire the next generation to believe in themselves 🔥 Together #WeAreHope4 for sports in Moldova 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞4: 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 | 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 | 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 #sportforall #olympicchampions #heroes
Turning Tears into Joy, Mourning into Dancing… Just over six months ago, we met Alexandrina and Maria, two precious sisters, in a place of deep despair. They were struggling to cope with the unimaginable loss of their Mum to suicide and the pain of their Dad’s emotional abuse. 💔 But hope has a way of piercing the darkness. In February, their smiles were lost, their hearts shattered, their young faces etched with grief. Today, their tears have turned into laughter, and their mourning into dancing. 🎉 Because of your support, these sisters now believe in a brighter future. In a world often consumed by hate, it’s easy to become cynical. Yet, this life-changing community has proven - beyond any shadow of a doubt - that love is way more powerful than hate. 💖 This weekend, we’ve been incredibly busy, making sure every backpack is distributed ready for school this morning. We’re exhausted, but when we see the hope beaming across the faces of children like Alexandrina and Maria, we know it’s all worthwhile. 😊 Thank you to each and every one of you for standing with us—together, #WeAreHope4 for broken children across Moldova. And to all the children going back to school today, we wish you every success for the new academic year! 🌟 #Back2School #School #LoveWins
We visited 4 remote villages across Moldova provided backpacks and school supplies to 120 children, ensuring that every child is ready for school. In the next few days we will share with you our done work Huge thanks to Sandra Robinson and everyone else who supported this incredibly important companie Together #WeAreHope4 children #school #backtoschool
What's it cost in the UK? Behind me, 30 more children from desperately poor families, receiving love and support from this incredible community. Do you remember your first day back at school? Or perhaps you're getting ready for your own child's first day back 🎒 It's estimated that here in Moldova, it costs around 6,000 MDL (£250) to get everything a child needs for their first day back. Well here in Moldova, that's a months salary here, and what happens if you have more than one child? 😮 Now you have a sense of how important your support is 💯 Huge thanks to Sandra Robinson👷🏻♀️ and everyone else who supported this incredibly important campaign. Together #WeAreHope4 #backtoschool #impact #school
Making dreams come true... Imagine if you will, the UK's premiere national sports centre, Lilleshall National Sports & Conferencing Centre, home to British Gymnastics struggling to get by with broken equipment? Well, that's the reality in Moldova, as female gymnasts train and compete on bars that are broken, often causing injury. That's until you walked in - with your incredible support, we contacted Taishan Sports in China, and bought the Moldovan Gymnastics Association brand new "Uneven Bars". It may seem a small thing, but to the girls training and competing in Moldova, it's a pretty big deal. My dream is to build them a fit-for-purpose national sports centre of their own one day, and whilst as unrealistic as that may sound, I've proved anything is possible when you aim-high, and dream-big. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this particular dream come true. Together #WeAreHope4 #gymnastics #britishgymnastics
Back to school... Because of the extraordinary generosity of amazing people across this platform, there are more than x100 children, from the poorest communities in Moldova, going to school with brand new back-packs, stuffed with supplies. These children will remember this moment for the rest of their lives - instead of facing shame and criticism, they will walk their respective schools with pride, knowing hope turned up. Here Ivan Ivancev and Mattern Evghenii visited children in Grabelesti, tomorrow it's my turn in Tiganesti, both home to desperately poor children. Now, rather than dreading Monday morning, they are excited, carrying Hope4 quite literally on their backs. We don't keep what you give us, we freely give it away, making a real-time, real-life difference to some of the poorest in Europe. And so, thank you so much to every single person who contributed to this lifechanging campaign - you know who you are, and we are profoundly grateful. Together #WeAreHope4 Hope4: Bound by Culture | Supported by Business | Driven by Love #backtoschool #hope #love
Relentless need, relentless impact... Here at Hope4 will literally never stop, the endless cries for help driving us forward, with your very own impact, in real-time, in real-life. Here my beautiful wife Zoe Lomas, along with Mattern Evghenii and Cătălina Cotovanu visiting desperate families in the Orhei region. Once again, this support is only possible because of our incredible friends GOODSFORGOODuk and their incredible partners like Jonny Sitton and his organisation My 1st Years. And talking of Rosalind Bluestone, we're back at the warehouse today receiving yet another life-changing delivery that will impact countless lives, bringing hope where there is none, a warehouse fully funded by the amazing Dean Attwell and his team at Oakland International Ltd. Hope4 is a family made up of extraordinary people, changing lives forever. Together #WeAreHope4 If you're a business wanting to get rid of unwanted stock, please get in touch with Rosalind and her team. Hope4: Bound by Culture | Supported by Business | Driven by Love #hope4 #love #impact
Celebrating champions 🥈🥉 Last Friday, Chris Lomas and Ivan Ivancev joined the Minister of Internal Affairs, Adrian Efros at a very special event! We were honouring Moldova’s Olympic heroes, some of which secured medals despite being a country of just 2.5 million and lacking any real investment in sport! Minister Efros committed to providing these incredible athletes with the support they need to excel, attracting outside investment to provide Moldova’s champions with the same opportunities as those in more developed nations! We share this commitment and will be doing everything we can to create a level playing field for Moldova’s children, future champions who simply want equal opportunities to become the best they can! We’re grateful to our dear friends at GOODSFORGOODuk for equipping us to reward the remarkable efforts of these incredibly humble men and women, each one so proud to compete for their country! And if that wasn’t enough, I was also proud to see Ivan receive special recognition from the Minister for his recent promotion to Country Director! Once again, this is what together looks like, these incredible individuals grateful for the support of this world-changing community!! Together #WeAreHope4 sport in Moldova 🏅 #sport4all #olympics #champions
Happy birthday Dad! For me today's like any other, my mission to rescue people from the devastating clutches of poverty, trafficking, conflict and disaster, driving me to push on, the idea of my birthday unable to distract me from reaching as many desperate people as I can. However, receiving a call from my incredible son Max this morning, wishing me Happy Birthday, was really, really special. Max has spent the last 2 months travelling around Thailand and Indonesia, before returning to commence his third year at Leeds University in two weeks. And the greatest gift of all, is hearing him say, I'm proud of you! 😔 See, for Max and his sister Tegan, saying goodbye to me 3.5 years ago, wasn't easy. And it certainly wasn't easy for me either, the incredible pain of missing them, still very real today as it was then. But of course a lot has changed since that cold February morning in 2021, the sheer scale of all that we've achieved together, somehow justifying our decision to put the needs of others before our own. I miss my children, a lot, perhaps more so on days like this, when normally I'd be with them, and yet, hearing those words, I'm proud, makes everything seem worth it. Max is studying Accounting and Finance, and has already been offered a Graduate place with an investment bank in London when he graduates, Tegan already securing a job as a paramedic when she graduates too in a couple of months. And so, it's me who is proud, proud that despite my absence, they've embraced life, embraced opportunities, and excelled in all that they've committed to. And so, as I prepare for another day, I want to thank them, and you, for helping make Hope4❤️ what it is today, and for the countless lives we've transformed together, and for the millions we're yet to meet. And of course, I can't pass up this opportunity without inviting you to buy me a coffee 😁 But, I won't drink it, I will give it to some of the most hurting, desperate people in Europe. I have everything I need, even though I've given everything I have, but there is still more to do. If you'd like to buy me a birthday drink, please head to the link below 😊 Together #WeAreHope4 The picture is of Max gaining his PADI licence in Thailand, I mean, could I BE more proud 😍 #birthday #family #proud
International Development Director, Moldovan Gymnastics In an extraordinary turn of events, I was appointed the International Development Director for the Moldovan Gymnastics Association, the first such honour to be bestowed on a British Citizen. During a special meeting of the Board yesterday, consisting the Presidents of all of Moldova's Six Gymnastics Federations, my new position was unanimously agreed, my mandate to transform Moldovan gymnastics, attracting investment and support, to radically improve prospects for Moldova's brilliant gymnasts. Amber Anning, double Bronze Medallist (well done Amber), and former pupil of Roedean Scool, Brighton, credited her athletic success to the support made available to British athletes. "I'm absolutely blessed," said Anning, who is one of 1,000 athletes on UK Sport's National Lottery-Funded World Class Programme, allowing them to train full time, and have access to the world's best coaches and benefit from pioneering medical support - which has been vital on their pathway to the Paris 2024 Games. And blessed she is, with no such privileges afforded Moldova's athletes, some of which still managed to secure medals in this years games, and who Ivan Ivancev and I will be meeting in a special ceremony later this morning. Hope4❤️ has become a beacon of hope across this small nation, the incredible people I met today, all working for free, to support the brilliant children across this beleaguered and poverty ravaged nation. First stop is image, dusting off the legacy of the past, and with the amazing support of Trudie Avery, bringing all six of Moldova's disciplines into glorious colour, breathing life, and a fresh new look, to a sport that lacks any real investment. This is a new era for Moldovan sport, and one that will see me lobby government for greater support and recognition for many of Moldova's Olympic hopefuls. And best of all, this community, as it's proved so many times before, will form an integral part of that strategy, with Orca Pay Group Limited already lining up to sponsor the Rhythmic Senior National Team. You can play your part, as we bring hope to future champions, your brand proudly making its way across the world, being seen at every single major competition, showing the world, that this community really is a major force for good. I'm now looking forward to meeting British Gymnastics to see how together, we can raise awareness of the needs of children who simply want equal access to the opportunities their counterparts enjoy in developed nations. Special thanks to my friend, and Rhythmic President Victoria Federiuc for her incredible support in making this appointment possible, and to my beautiful wife Zoe Lomas for always being there to support me. Together #WeAreHope4 Gymnasts across Moldova. #gymnastics #sportforall
She never celebrated her birthday.....till now 😍 Imagine you're 10 years old, and being so poor, not only have you never celebrated your birthday, you don't even know when your birthday is!? Well, we couldn't let it happen again, and not only did we celebrate Evelina's birthday, we threw her a huge party, and invited every child in the village. This is what we do, we impact lives forever!! And we do it together. For tonight at least, she gets to feel the most important girl in the world 😊 Evelina will remember this night for the rest of her life, the guest of honour to a party she never thought she'd ever have. Kindness took on a whole new look on Tuesday night! It didn't involve a bunch of so called celebrities, it didn't involve a £100K budget, it simply took love ❤️ I may not be rich or famous, I may not have fancy cars, titles, or a house to call my own, but I AM the richest man in the world, with the most priceless gift imaginable. Love doesn't respect your bank balance, it doesn't admire your social following, it doesn't even care how you look or smell, but it is the strongest thing in the world, way more powerful than any hate. My gift to the world is love, and it's only possible because of you. Special thanks to the people who made this party possible! Rosalind Bluestone, Dean Attwell, Jim Gouldie, and every single person who donates, thank you! Together #WeAreHope4 Hope4: Bound by Culture | Supported by Business | Driven by Love #birthday #love #impact
BackToSchool! We're thrilled to be part of an incredible initiative in collaboration with the Fundaţia Premier Energy Moldova. Through this partnership, we're working together to equip 2,500 kids across Moldova with the essentials they need for a successful school year. Fundatia Premier Energy Moldova is providing schoolbags and supplies, ensuring that every child is ready to embrace learning. At Hope4, we’re excited to complement their efforts by equipping each child with high-quality, branded shoes 👟 which was possible by our incredible donor Rosalind Bluestone from GOODSFORGOODuk. We’re so grateful to be part of a project that is making a real difference in the lives of so many young people. Thank you to our incredible partners and donors who make this possible! 🙌 Together #WeAreHope4
Hope4 just got Limited In another milestone moment, my beautiful wife Zoe Lomas and I opened a Limited Company in Moldova, called, unsurprisingly, Hope4. Hope4 Business is apart of the new initiative to take direct action to help fund Hope4❤️'s meteoric growth, without diluting a single penny of your incredible support. Most of my career has been spent in Foodservice, working my way up through the ranks where I became UK Sales Manager for Portion Solutions Limited formerly Single Source, before starting my own company which saw me venture onto the BBC2's Dragons' Den. Armed with this knowledge, and in conjunction with Hope4's Chief Strategy Officer, Ryan Singlehurst, I have accepted the position of UK & European Sales Director for Clear Cook. Ryan's vision is for Clear Cook to directly fund Hope4's growth and allow us to burst through the glass ceiling that's prevented our numeric growth, placing increasing pressure on our small, yet incredible team. My job will be to recruit an international sales team across the UK, Europe and Australia, who will be responsible for selling Clear Cook's catering solution into the entire Foodservice industry. Yes this will place huge demands on my time, but it falls squarely in my new role, focusing on traditional and, in this case at least, non-traditional ways to raise funds. This is what sets Hope4 apart, creating undeniable links between business and philanthropy, ensuring your support is deployed in the most ethical way possible, and not as a way of financing corporate lifestyles. The Clear Cook solution is incredible; a simple, yet highly-effective way of addressing the common issue that faces every single catering establishment in the world. And now you can support us in different ways, with a simple referral capable of radically transforming Hope4's operations, not just in Moldova, Ukraine and the UK, but in Tanzania, Africa and beyond. I'll share more about Clear Cook in tomorrows post, but for now I'd be incredibly grateful if you could follow Clear Cook as we break ground and transform the way charity operates. Yes there are other charities, but there is only one Hope4 - together #WeAreHope4 #clearcook #foodservice #catering #horeca