Hostage International offers independent emotional and practical support to families affected by a loved one held hostage, and to returning hostages.
We offer this through our dedicated team, many of whom have direct experience of this horrific experience.
We believe that no one should suffer alone from this terrible crime and are committed to improving understanding around it.
COVID 19 APPEAL: We are focusing all our efforts on our dedicated family and hostage support service against the backdrop of this crisis. We need your help now more than ever. Please donate.
We’re here to provide emotional and practical support.
Hostage International relies on the generosity of individuals and organisations to be able to deliver its vital services.
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.
A note from Terry, co-founder and President of Hostage International: I am notoriously bad at remembering dates. Our twin daughters were born on 12 July and as my wife comes from Northern Ireland I could not…
BLOG: By Professor Gordon Turnbull, Hostage International Mental Health Adviser Horrific images of hostages and kidnap stories are often in the news. While Hostage International works to support former hostages and their families, I would urge…
Books have been key for many throughout lockdown and with September upon us, and the long-awaited return to school following months of disruption caused by Covid-19, we’re looking at literature to support children. We hope the…
As lockdown eases, our President and Co-Founder Terry Waite CBE has highlighted the increased need for Hostage International as more former hostages and their families have reached out for support during the Covid-19 pandemic. Speaking at…