France

Home-Start in France – Paseo Association Paseo, a Home-Start scheme in Nîmes, France, was established in 2006 by Laurence Relin, who was trained as a Home-Start volunteer in London. The scheme focuses on integration and empowerment, particularly for families from North Africa and Mayotte, many of whom face language barriers...

Zambia

Home-Start Zambia was established in 2011 by Tandiwe Banda and Martha Kumwenda, aiming to create a national network of schemes. After receiving training in London and South Africa, they launched the first scheme in Linda Compound, Lusaka, and a daycare center in Northmead. By 2014, three more schemes were planned,...

Uganda

Home-Start Uganda, launched in 2003 by Charles Mugasa, operates across four regions, including Kampala and Gulu, with 140 trained volunteers. Addressing severe poverty, the impact of AIDS, and the aftermath of a 20-year civil war, Home-Start Uganda focuses on child-headed families and those led by elderly grandparents. Charles developed the...