Lighthouse of Hope MK exists to provide care for abused, abandoned and neglected children, infants, and their families as a path to healing and wholeness. Lighthouse of Hope MK's overarching mission is to bring hope and quality of life to children without parents and those who come from trauma backgrounds in North Macedonia. There are several ways we do this. The primary means of providing this hope is through the opening and running of The JOY Home, a day center for orphans who have special needs. The JOY Home is open three days a week and provides physical therapy, speech therapy, play and attachment, and life skills training for 15+ children each week. Our caregivers and therapis... read more Lighthouse of Hope MK exists to provide care for abused, abandoned and neglected children, infants, and their families as a path to healing and wholeness. Lighthouse of Hope MK's overarching mission is to bring hope and quality of life to children without parents and those who come from trauma backgrounds in North Macedonia. There are several ways we do this. The primary means of providing this hope is through the opening and running of The JOY Home, a day center for orphans who have special needs. The JOY Home is open three days a week and provides physical therapy, speech therapy, play and attachment, and life skills training for 15+ children each week. Our caregivers and therapists are trained in TBRI (Trust-Based Relational Interventions) and Gentle Teaching models and seek to build healthy attachment and healing relationships with the children. Everything we do is under the umbrella of play. Another way we provide hope to families in North Macedonia is through the support of foster and adoptive families - answering questions and providing resources and training.
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By Jen Naskov | Executive Director
Spring has officially sprung at The JOY Home. And with that comes new beginnings, new children, new goals, and the sights and sounds of new life. The weather has been beautiful and we have spent many... Read the full report ›By Jennifer Naskov | Executive Director
As we reflect on 2025, our hearts are full of gratitude for you! Because of your generosity, Lighthouse of Hope MK has been able to continue providing vital therapy services to orphans with special... Read the full report ›By Jen Naskov | Executive Director
We are so happy to be back at The JOY Home again, after a great summer vacation! We got off to a rocky start when an unexpected storm knocked down four electric poles on the Via Egnatia (the... Read the full report ›