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Orphans
Shelters
Schools
SDG Goals
Meet Our Dedicated People
Senior Leadership Team
Kona Miah
Chair of Trustees
Nazrul Islam
Trustee
Khaled Mahmud
Trustee
Nasr Ali
Chief Executive
Our Storied History
Ten Years On Still Strong
Lonely Orphans: Committed to Global Humanitarian Aid Since 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.
Advocating for the Rohingya Community
Lonely Orphans advocated for the persecuted Rohingya in Myanmar in 2013, launching campaigns to support displaced orphans and widows.
Expanding Reach: Combating Human Trafficking in Indonesia
The organisation extended its efforts to combat human trafficking in Indonesia, underlining its commitment to global justice.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Foundation: Global Humanitarian Initiatives
Advocating for the Rohingya Community
Expanding Reach: Combating Human Trafficking in Indonesia
Establishing Orphanages and Schools for Rohingya Refugees
Frontline Response to Rohingya Genocide Escalation
Responding to the Indonesian Tsunami and Earthquake
Support for Uyghur Exiles and Thai Melayu Communities
Adapting to the Challenges of COVID-19
Educational and Medical Initiatives
Conclusion: A Decade of Dedicated Humanitarian Service
Justice Begins Where Inequality Ends
We work with orphans, vulnerable children and their communities living in poverty, providing access to clean water, life-saving food, medicine, education and protection from abuse and violence.
Our advocacy team champions justice, striving to eradicate inequality through building strong alliances. This approach to child welfare and social justice is crucial in creating sustainable change in underprivileged communities.
'We believe that education has the power to break the cycle of poverty'
Nazrul Islam, Trustee
Supporting the most isolated and marginalised communities in remote regions of the world.
'We believe that education has the power to break the cycle of poverty'
Nazrul Islam, Trustee