HomeShare International

Author: Sally Bird

HI in Conversation: A Global Dialogue

On 30th April, we were thrilled to host another HI in Conversation session — and this one truly went global!

We welcomed attendees from 9 different countries across the world, all coming together to share, listen and learn about the power and potential of Homeshare.

From lived experience to local innovation, the session sparked meaningful conversation about how Homeshare is creating safer, more connected communities — wherever you are in the world.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us. Your insights and energy are what make this network so powerful. 🙌

Welcome to another new Trustee!

The HI Trustees are delighted to announce that Ramona Amuza, Co-Director of Homeshare West in the UK, has joined the Board of Homeshare International. Ramona brings huge passion for homeshare and its values, as well as significant experience, having run Homeshare Gloucestershire for 6 years. Ramona also adds more languages to our multi-lingual board, as a fluent Spanish and Romanian speaker. You can find out more about Ramona on our Who’s Who page.

 

Welcome to our newest Trustee!

The HI Trustees are delighted to announce that Lucie Cunningham, Founder and CEO of THE HomeShare in Ireland, has joined the Board of Homeshare International. Lucie brings loads of experience, energy and an entrepreneurial spirit to Homeshare International, and we’re thrilled to have a fourth European country represented on the Board. Find out more about Lucie on our Who’s Who page.

 

2024 in Review

2024 was an exciting year for Homeshare International, but also included some significant changes. Here are 10 key moments from the year:

1. Homeshare International celebrated its 25thAnniversary in 2024. The charity was set up in 1999 by Nan Maitland, and her extraordinary contribution to homeshare was recognised in the Nan Maitland Memorial Lecture given by Elizabeth Mills at our Congress in September.

2. Our first Congress since 2019 was held in Trento, Italy, and hosted in partnership with Core member VIVO.CON. With speakers from across Europe, the UK, the US, Canada and Australia, the Congress provided wonderful opportunities to meet, learn from and be inspired by other homeshare providers.

3. 2024 saw changes to the structure of the Homeshare International Network (HIN), with homeshare programmes and national umbrella organisations becoming our Core Membership. Over the course of the year we welcomed new Core Members from the US, Canada, Portugal and the Netherlands.

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