‘A club that nobody wants to be part of’

Former hostages meet up for group support  This month, 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 International, but led...

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 to Mashhad...

Are you ready for a challenge?

Are you ready for a challenge?

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…

London Marathon number three for Anoosheh Ashoori

London Marathon number three for Anoosheh Ashoori

Now 70 years old, and just over two years since his release from being wrongfully detained in Iran, Anoosheh Ashoori embarked on his third London Marathon in April– something he could only dream of when imprisoned….

Sir Terry celebrates knighthood with friends and colleagues

Sir Terry celebrates knighthood with friends and colleagues

President and co-founder of Hostage International, Sir Terry Waite KCMG CBE, celebrated his knighthood with friends, staff and volunteers from three charities close to his heart – Hostage International, Emmaus and Y-Care. Sir Terry was appointed…

Hostage International launches new film

Hostage International launches new film

Telling the story of what we do at Hostage International isn’t always easy. We’re small, incredibly niche, and a lot of what we do has to stay below the radar for the safety and anonymity of…

Season’s Greetings from Terry Waite CBE

Season’s Greetings from Terry Waite CBE

Once again many across the world are facing a Christmas when restrictions may have to be in force, as the latest Omicron variant of the coronavirus spreads. Understandably many people will be disappointed and some will…