Hope4❤️

We know how heartbreaking this must have been for James, as his intention has always been to help those in need. However, we want to emphasize that James has been a champion of integrity, and his support for us here in Moldova has always been genuine. Here in Moldova, we stand for transparency in everything we do. Our mission is clear: to help those struggling with poverty, and we are committed to doing so with honesty, accountability, and transparency. Anyone is welcome to visit and see our work firsthand. Whether you join us for a week or just a few days, we welcome visitors to experience our efforts, witness our impact, and see for themselves the difference we're making together. Thank you, James, for your dedication and support. We continue to work side by side with you to fight poverty in Moldova, and we are always here for anyone who wants to help or learn more about our mission.

The Greatest Birthday Gift Ever… Maria is 90 years old today, a milestone that should be filled with love, laughter, and celebration. But for Maria, there is no rapturous applause, no family gathering, no warm embrace. Just another silent struggle, hoping the flicker of her life might simply fade away. An orphan since childhood, and abused as a young girl, Maria was left unable to have children of her own. Her husband passed away some 20 years ago, and since then, she has lived entirely alone, no friends, no family, no one to talk to. Just time, creeping by, as she quietly watches life pass her window. 💙 And yet, today, hope paid her a visit. When Eugene Mattern and I arrived, it was -7°C outside… and just as cold inside her home. A single dim lightbulb cast a fragile glow over a life filled with unimaginable loneliness and heartache The crushing reality of Maria’s isolation weighed heavy on our hearts. And yet, despite her desperation, despite her frailty, she scrambled to prepare us lunch, eager to give everything she had, a testament to the simple joy of having a visitor. 💙 Maria isn’t asking for much. She isn’t waiting for wealth or luxury. She waits for love. 💔 She watches the door. 💔 She hopes for a smile. 💔 She prays she hasn’t been forgotten. And today, thanks to YOU, hope did walk through that door. ❤️ Your kindness made this visit possible. ❤️ Your generosity brought her warmth—a blanket, food, and life-saving essentials from the irrepressible Rosalind Bluestone MBE. ❤️🩹 Your support reminded Maria that she is seen. That she matters. That she is loved. 💛 This is what love looks like. ❤️ This is what hope feels like. 💯 This is what YOU make possible. 🙏 Thank you for standing with us. Thank you for changing lives. 💙 Together #WeAreHope4.

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Playing in Every UNIQLO Store Around the World… Thanks to the incredible Rosalind Bluestone MBE of Goods For Good, Hope4 Moldova had the honour of hosting the mighty UNIQLO, and the result is simply astonishing. 🎥 Right now, in every store, in every city, across the entire world, this 1-minute video is playing. 📺 2,500 UNIQLO Stores. 📍 World-Wide Reach. 🧥 1,000,000 pieces of HEATTECH This powerful campaign features the teams from Hope4❤️, Goods For Good, and UNIQLO, as well as the people we serve across Moldova and Ukraine. It stands as the centrepiece of UNIQLO’s strategy to bring sustainable warmth and hope to those affected by poverty, conflict, and natural disasters. Having spent time with the esteemed Yukihiro Nitta-san, Group Sustainability Officer, I can say with certainty that UNIQLO is more than a brand—it’s a force for good. Their commitment to sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most desperate communities is truly inspiring. 💙 A huge thank you to the incredible Maria Samoto le Dous for believing in us and for shining a light on the challenges facing families in Europe’s poorest country. To find ourselves at the heart of this world-wide movement is both humbling and overwhelming. And to Rosalind—for making all of this possible—I am beyond grateful. Together #WeAreHope4 desperate families across the world. #hope4 #goodsforgood #uniqlo

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 Limited – 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. 💙 Goods For Good – 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 International Foundation, 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.

Next Monday, I will be speaking on a very special LinkedIn Live event, hosted by the incredible Katherine Fasanella, MHA, BA. Katherine has followed our work for the past 4 years, witnessing first-hand how, with the incredible support of people and businesses across this life-changing platform, we are transforming lives across Moldova and Ukraine. Now, she’s determined to raise awareness within her vast community, bringing these stories to a world-wide audience. 💙 Join us as we share stories of radical impact, stories of resilience, courage, and the power of human kindness. 💡 We’ll discuss: ✅ How Hope4❤️ is providing real-time, real-life solutions to poverty, human trafficking, and conflict. ✅ The extraordinary role businesses and individuals on LinkedIn are playing in changing thousands of lives. ✅ How you, too, can be part of this movement, because hope is only powerful when it’s shared. 📅 Please mark your calendars and be part of this conversation. Together #WeAreHope4

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 Eugene Mattern 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 Goods For Good and UNIQLO, 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

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, Eugene Mattern, 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