Please watch our video to find out about our essential work. Created with support from HelpFilm
Hostage International is a unique charity delivering essential support and guidance to those affected by the kidnap or illegal detention of a loved one, and to hostages and detainees after their release.
Our team also has extensive experience in delivering training for employers in best practice in family support in crises.
As an international charity, we have trained volunteer caseworkers based in multiple countries, including Australia, Canada, and across Europe, delivering support in English and a growing number of languages including French, Spanish, German and Portuguese.
We are flexible in our approach so please reach out and we will endeavour to help.
Hostage International relies on the generosity of individuals and organisations to deliver its vital services around the world. Please help us continue our vital work.
Based on our experience of supporting hundreds of families over many years, we have comprehensive information and resources to support you should a family member or employee be affected by a kidnap.
Hostage International’s expertise is in supporting those affected by kidnapping or arbitrary detentions outside their home country. We are not involved in the resolution of these incidents but fill a much-needed gap in helping people cope with the day-to-day difficulties caused by kidnaps and illegal detentions.
Bernard, an Irish-French tourism consultant with a love of Iran, was working with a local friend and tourism operator researching a new potential tour of the country when he was picked up by police and taken…
Philippa Grant, who is in her eighties, from Hertfordshire, and her son Craig Grant (43), have talked about their desire to help raise funds for Hostage International so are taking on the 20for20: Challenge for All….
Former hostages meet up for group support In September 2024, a unique group of individuals joined together for a day to share their experiences and provide mutual support around having been held hostage. Organised by Hostage…
In 2004 our charity was founded in a bid to support the families of hostages, and hostages after they return. As such, 20 years on, this September we are holding a virtual challenge to help raise…
