• First matching in Ecuador

    The first matching of an Ecuadorian child has been carried out in favor of a French family via COFA Lyon. The couple are currently in Ecuador. The procedure is ongoing…

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  • New authorizations for COFA

    Authorizations for Brazil, Ecuador and Vietnam were granted to COFA by decision of the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs on December 8, 2023. Authorization to act as an intermediary …

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  • Suspension of adoptions in Madagascar

    Extension of the suspension of adoptions in Madagascar The French government recently announced the renewal of the suspension of adoptions in Madagascar, for an indefinite period. This decision follows the …

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  • Annual Fête

    In early June every year, we organise our Annual General Meeting and our meeting with families (photos available after 10 June). Families and volunteers are happy to meet and see …

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  • Annual Bulletin

    At the end of the year, we send out a double A4 sheet for our “Annual Bulletin.” It reviews all the events of the year. 2017 Bulletin. On this occasion, …

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  • Adoptive family preparation

    On 29 and 30 September 2018: We organised two training days for future parents called: “Adoptive family preparation.” The workshop was led by Anne-Marie Crine and Marissa Maia Drummond.

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  • A Special Flight from Haiti

    The COFA LYON – Œuvre Adoptive Lyonnaise team is happy to announce the arrival of five adopted children from Haiti, on Sunday 21 June 2020, by humanitarian airlift. The flight …

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  • 2020 Picnic Postponed

    As announced in “CONTACT” No. 39 in June 2020, the 2020 edition of our annual picnic, which is usually held in September, was postponed due to the health situation. See you …

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  • 2019 Picnic

      On 7 September, our annual picnic brought together 300 people on a fine late summer’s day at the Chassagnes middle school in Oullins. We would like to thank François …

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  • New premises for Nid d’Espoir

    “Nid d’Espoir,” a children’s home managed by Dally Télémaque Bernard, moved at the beginning of 2019. It is now housed in a spacious villa in the Tabarre neighbourhood. Although several …

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