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Hostage International is a unique charity delivering essential support and guidance to those affected by the kidnap or wrongful 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.

  • 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.

We are flexible in our approach so please reach out and we will endeavour to help.

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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.

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Resources & Information

Based on our experience of supporting hundreds of families and former hostages 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

My experience: I want to hold a memorial for my dad to highlight the wonderful man he was

My experience: I want to hold a memorial for my dad to highlight the wonderful man he was

David Haines, a humanitarian worker, was among 26 hostages captured in Syria by Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in 2013, before being murdered in September 2014. His daughter, Bethany, was 16 at the…

My experience: After release it was amazing to have Hostage International on hand so quickly

My experience: After release it was amazing to have Hostage International on hand so quickly

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…

20For20:Challenge for All – Mother and son duo sign up

20For20:Challenge for All – Mother and son duo sign up

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….

‘A club that nobody wants to be part of’

‘A club that nobody wants to be part of’

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…