Hope Beyond Borders

The Hope Beyond Borders logo - featuring text wrapped around a tree, on a pale peach background

Name of organisation

Hope Beyond Borders

Tell us about your organisation (history, aims, vision):

Hope Beyond Borders was founded by Katalina Sanchez, a Colombian migrant who has dedicated her career to addressing the challenges faced by vulnerable populations. 

Katalina's lived experiences as a migrant and mother inspired her to create Hope Beyond Borders, addressing poverty, sustainability and social integration for families worldwide.

Right now there are three project coordinators from different Spanish-speaking backgrounds including Ecuador, El Salvador, and Spain itself. There are also thirteen volunteers that support families in different languages, such as Arabic, English, Portuguese, Spanish, and much more.

At Hope Beyond Borders, our vision is to:

  • Enhance the wellbeing, safety and integration of different backgrounds of families and children.
  • Advocate for green welfare by promoting sustainable, environmentally friendly practices and social work.
  • Foster economic growth, social stability and environmental protection for future generations through education, empowerment and resilience.

Who do you serve? How do they access services?

Hope Beyond Borders is dedicated to transforming the lives of families and children, particularly migrants from diverse backgrounds including Europeans, South and Central Americans, and Arabs. 

Locally, in the North East of England, we focus on disadvantaged communities through a community-driven approach. We also try to emphasise the interconnectedness between families, children and the environment, integrating social work, welfare support and environmental action.

What are your current projects or services?

  • Community Allotment (NE21): Empowering migrant families to grow their own food, fostering sustainability and building community connections. Launching Spring 2025.
     
  • Humanitarian Aid Packaging: Collaborating with churches and the charity Feeding Families to distribute food packages and other essential supplies, addressing hunger and providing emergency aid.
     
  • Food Market (Pickle Palace Partnership): Redistributing surplus food to reduce waste, alleviate hunger, and foster a circular economy - working in partnership with local food markets and food banks, particularly in the Gateshead area.
     
  • Hosting events and meetings to provide nutritious meals using donated and surplus food. This initiative addresses food insecurity, reduces waste, and strengthens community bonds.
     
  • Supporting migrants with welfare advice, housing, education, and healthcare guidance.
     
  • Collaborating with relevant organisations to connect families with resources such as English courses, employment support, and legal aid.
     
  • Hosting food and wellbeing sessions in Newcastle (NE4) and Sunderland (SR1).

What are your main concerns at the moment?

  • Tackling poverty and inequality
  • Offering educational and nutritional support
  • Climate change awareness
  • Community integration
     

Contact details:

Email: katalina.hopebeyondborders@gmail.com OR help_hopebeyondborders@gmail.com 

Website: www.hopebeyondborders.org.uk