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Hostage International is a unique charity delivering essential emotional and practical support 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.

  • Services: Direct emotional & practical support, Training & Education, Policy support
  • Information: Families, Former Hostages, Organisations
  • Resources: Information about kidnapping, Guides, Videos
  • Training: Education in family and employee support for organisations

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.

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Resources & Information

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.

News and Views

Family reunited after hostage ordeal complete the London Marathon

Family reunited after hostage ordeal complete the London Marathon

Since being wrongfully detained in Iran, Anoosheh Ashoori completed his second London Marathon on Sunday 23 April – this time accompanied by his two children  Just over a year after his release from being held captive…

Volunteer hiked the Pennine Way for Hostage International

Volunteer hiked the Pennine Way for Hostage International

Former volunteer caseworker Adam Samuels has completed his hike of the arduous Pennine Way through the Great British weather and raised more than £5,200 in the process, but you can still support him here.  Over 16…

One year on from release, Anoosheh is heading for his second London Marathon

One year on from release, Anoosheh is heading for his second London Marathon

This time last year Anoosheh Ashoori was released after nearly five years of captivity in Iran, alongside Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, to return home to the UK. He puts his survival, in part, down to running whilst in…

Hostage International announces new patron on International Women’s Day

Hostage International announces new patron on International Women’s Day

As part of our bid to increase awareness of Hostage International and the plight of those we assist, we are pleased to announce that Judith Tebbutt has agreed to be a patron for the charity. Jude…