The pitter patter of the young makes all the difference
The 22-month-old and 2-year-old who walked to save lives this Winter. An inspiring duo, who go by the names of Inayah and Yasmin indulge in a variety of activities. You may find them correcting their posture in some baby yoga, or working independently to craft their...
read moreNational Hugging Day: Everyone needs HHUGS!
A hug is the simplest way to show affection. More than words, it allows you to connect with your loved ones on a deeper level. When we cuddle our loved ones, our bodies release “feel good” hormones, triggering feelings of happiness, relaxation and is known...
read more5 ways to get more bang for your buck this Winter
Tips on how to save energy and reduce your heating bills. Everyone loves to get their hands on a good deal, a cheeky bargain which saves them a few quid. In the current climate, these deals and offers make all the difference. Being able to get the most of...
read moreBrew Monday: Brew It Better for HHUGS #Brew4HHUGS
We all know the comfort a warming cuppa brings. Be it a cup of strong coffee or a soothing camomile, we all treat ourselves with one to warm ourselves up in this chill. Brew Monday encourages people to get together for a warm cuppa, be it a friend, family or...
read moreHow Fatima Baked it Better this Winter
The image lingered in her mind long after she first saw it. The image of a sister on the HHUGS website, with a gaunt expression. It reminded her of a widow who lived in her locality, who had been shunned and abandoned by her family and community. The...
read moreFarewell 2020: Reflections on a Year of Grief, Gratitude and Giving
2020. This year has been a life altering one. The world, as we know it, has changed; we, as people, have changed. Our scheduled lives ground to a halt; an unknown virus pervaded our countries, invaded our homes and threatened our mere existence. We were unable to move...
read moreWise words from the young
On a daily basis, we are bombarded with news, stories and gossip. We read, and hear it through conversations we have, on our social media feeds and through newspapers. We have become accustomed to filtering out unnecessary information, letting it slip in and out...
read morePregnant, outcast and surviving in a cold basement
For many of us, our safe space is our home, surrounded noise and warmth. A place where we sit with our thermostat turned up, our bellies filled and conversation flowing. Imagine having this safe space destroyed. Your family separated from you, your home lost and not...
read moreBeing Bullied: The Silent Suffering for Children of Prisoners
When we think of someone being bullied, we often imagine a smaller child, being pushed by a taller child, in a school corridor. The bully often looks mean, face plastered with a snarling grin, the victim, cowering in the corner, awaiting their terrible fate. ...
read moreOvercoming Stress: Scenes from a Pandemic
Stress is an inevitable part of life. Your stress levels may have increased during the last few months and as we now enter a second lockdown. Here we explore scenes of how we survived stress during from the pandemic, to demonstrate we are all in this together, despite our individual struggles in our own homes.
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