About Us

Putting sustainability at the heart of social welfare and social welfare at the heart of sustainability

Tackling Poverty and Inequality

We support families—including refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced individuals—by providing comprehensive welfare advice, legal support, and advocacy in different languages. Through dedicated volunteers, we ensure that everyone feels heard, supported, and empowered to navigate complex systems.

Legal Support & Welfare Advice

We assist migrants with family reunification, work permit applications, National Insurance Number (NIN) registration, housing and other essential legal processes. Our goal is to help individuals and families secure their rights, rebuild their lives, and access opportunities for stability and growth.

Educational and Nutritional Support

We offer workshops and resources to enhance education, hygiene, and nutrition, equipping individuals with the knowledge and tools needed for a healthier and more sustainable future.

Climate Change Awareness & Green Welfare

We emphasize the interconnection between social work and environmental well-being, promoting sustainable practices and Green Welfare to create a healthier planet while supporting migrant communities.

Community Integration , Empowerment with environmental friendly practices for future generations.

We help migrants and their families build resilience, access essential resources, and integrate successfully into society by fostering social connections and equipping them with the skills needed to thrive always thinking in becoming greener with our planet.

Our Vision

At Hope Beyond Borders, Our vision is to enhance the well-being, safety, and integration of these communities by delivering critical resources, fostering connections, and advocating for climate change awareness. We promote Green Welfare—helping individuals adopt sustainable, environmentally friendly practices that support both social and environmental well-being.

We recognize that Green Welfare is essential for the future of humanity. Our organization understands that environmental sustainability and social welfare are deeply interconnected. By promoting environmental practices and social equity, Hope Beyond Borders aims to offer significant benefits, including economic growth, environmental protection, and social stability. Teaching children, youth, and their families about the importance of Green Welfare will not only improve their quality of life but also secure the well-being of future generations, with a focus on education, hygiene, nutrition, and overall welfare support.

Our History

Hope Beyond Borders was founded by Katalina Sanchez, a migrant from Colombia who moved to Spain with her mother and later relocated to the UK on her own to pursue a career in Sociology and Criminology before earning a Master’s degree in International Relations. With over five years of experience in the field, Katalina has dedicated her career to addressing the unique challenges faced by vulnerable populations.

Her roles at Citizens Advice, the Trussell Trust’s helpline have equipped her with invaluable experience in supporting individuals facing financial hardship and navigating complex global issues. During the pandemic, she worked remotely as an English teacher assistant for refugee children at Action Foundation and she has been actively helping Spanish speakers in the UK with social welfare and housing support. Additionally, her role as a social educator assistant in Brazil, working with vulnerable youth and children, provided her with crucial insights into the challenges faced by these groups of people Worldwide.

As a mother and through her travels, Katalina became acutely aware of the pressing needs of children and youth worldwide, particularly those affected by poverty and a lack of sustainable knowledge. This realization highlighted the urgent need to support these vulnerable groups, whose future foundations are most at risk. Due to her own background as a migrant, Katalina also recognizes the need for young people and children in Europe, especially in the North East of England, to receive support with their mental health and social integration but also the importance of supporting children and their families in developing countries to trackle poverty.

With the passing of the time In her professional experience, The team realised the importance of environmental challenges and applied this into their daily life for this reason. The Hope Beyond Borders team is made up of five core members, each a specialist in different fields but all of them advocating for sustainability as a social goal for people to co-exist together, bringing diverse expertise to drive meaningful change into our society.

Lisseth Moreno, a nutritionist and scientist who graduated from Northumbria University, plays a key role in promoting a healthier, more active society, inspiring better well-being through nutrition and lifestyle education.

Nelly Tenorio, a business administrator who came as a refugee, brings invaluable lived experience, understanding the challenges faced by migrants and those in vulnerable situations, ensuring our work is truly empathetic and impactful.

Our team also includes a Game Engineer and Software Developer | AI Engineer, Sergi Ramon, and Jordy Lopez, experts in web development, coding, and artificial intelligence and gaming who support the organization’s administration, financial transparency, and digital infrastructure, ensuring efficiency and accountability.

Beyond the core team, we are strengthened by 10 dedicated volunteers from diverse backgrounds, all committed to sharing their time, skills, and passion to help the organization grow and create lasting impact. Together, we strive to support migrant communities, promote emotional well-being, and build a more inclusive and sustainable future.