There are tens of millions of orphans in the world. That is not just saddening, it’s dangerous. The tragedy is these children are being physically, mentally, emotionally damaged. They will not thrive. 1 in 3 is homeless, 1 in 5 have criminal records, 1 in 7 is involved in prostitution, 1 in 10 commit suicide. If all the orphans in the world were in one place, it would be one of the world’s largest countries but they are not. They are spread out all over the globe. Alone, invisible and unheard. To change this, we are creating a country, Hopeland. And inviting the world to become its citizens so that together we can ensure each and every orphan benefits from the love of a family. In the face of this crisis, the citizens of Hopeland pledge to elevate the voice of the orphans, to make the invisible visible and to protect the right of every child to know the love of a family. Hopeland citizens choose to see and experience the whole world as a family.
