Lighthouse of Hope Mk Inc

Lighthouse of Hope MK aims to bring security and wholeness into the lives of orphans living in North Macedonia through the opening and operation of day centers for special needs oprhans. In line with the goal to provide a higher quality of life to children from traumatic backgrounds, Lighthouse of Hope MK also aims to provide training, resources, encouragement, and question-and-answer support to foster families, those working through the adoption process, and families in the waiting period leading up to adoption.

Lighthouse of Hope MK is completely donations-based and uses these donations to fund projects that work towards the ultimate goal of having a day center for special needs orphans. To make this happen, Lighthouse works with the Ministry of Social Policy to follow regulations and support the systems already being put in place for the placement of vulnerable children all across the country. By opening privately run day centers, Lighthouse will be able to care for children and give them security and healing with little to no financial burden to the Ministry of Social Policy of North Macedonia. Lighthouse of Hope received a license from the government of North Macedonia in October 2021, and The JOY Home, the first day center for special needs orphans opened its doors in November 2021.

Lighthouse of Hope MK’s capacity and capabilities are perfect for the task at hand. All of the key members of the board and staff live and work in North Macedonia, giving them a diverse understanding of the people and culture. Lighthouse of Hope MK also values sustainable development and plans to implement ideals of this movement by thinking of the global impact and necessity for global support, while acting on a more local scale and working with other non-profit organizations, governmental ministries, and group homes located within North Macedonia.

Lighthouse of Hope MK has made great accomplishments in their work with vulnerable children since it’s birth in 2017. In the beginning stages, Lighthouse worked with the local orphanage directly, implementing therapy programs for the special needs children living in the institution in Bitola, North Macedonia; building a sensory room; donating washbasins, formula, and cribs; and partnering with other organizations to bring in teams to help with renovation and painting of various rooms within the orphanage. In 2019, Lighthouse of Hope MK purchased its first group home located in Bitola, North Macedonia and began renovations. The JOY Home Day Center was completed in 2020, and Lighthouse of Hope MK was licensed in October 2021 with the Ministry of Social Policy. Special needs children from the local group homes started visiting the Day Center in November 2021.