Orphanages
Placing children in orphanages or up for adoption can be a lucrative trade
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
The case of the New Life Children’s Refuge attempting to sneak children, many of whom were not orphans, into the Dominican Republic to be cared for in an orphanage and potentially put up for foreign adoption is making headlines. From…
If this were your child – Haiti orphans
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
Imagine that you’re at work when whatever natural disaster is most probable in your state strikes. For me it would be an earthquake, for you it might be a flood, volcanic eruption, or hurricane. The natural disaster has toppled telephone…
Children in Emergencies: Applying What We Already Know to the Crisis in Haiti
Thursday, January 21st, 2010
This is a crosspost of a great article written by Linda Raftree, an aid worker who blogs at wait…. what?.
As concern grows for the children in Haiti,
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Does funding orphanages create orphans?
Saturday, January 16th, 2010
This is an edited repost of an article written in June of ’09
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If the unthinkable were to happen and you and your spouse, or one of your children and their spouse, were to die in…
New Research on Orphanages
Monday, January 4th, 2010
Last month the New York Times reported on new research regarding orphanages. The study evaluated the previous findings that recommended orphanages be used only as a last resort due to the negative impact institutionalization has on the emotional…
Orphanages revisited
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
I’ve blogged on orphanages quite a bit, but it’s worth revisiting one more time with the recent articles in both the BBC and New York Times.
According to an article in the BBC:
“At least four out of
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Step 2: Get to know industry standards/best practices
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
Step 2 in the series How to make a difference
Good aid takes more than just good intentions, it also takes an understanding of good aid practices. Without this donors or aid workers may invest time and money…
Hug-an-orphan vacations
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
The growing popularity of short-term international volunteering (voluntourism) has led to the disturbing trend of hug-an-orphan vacations. While visiting a foreign country people take time to volunteer at an orphanage or else are persuaded to visit orphanages while on vacation.…
Be cautious when funding orphanages
Friday, September 18th, 2009
It’s natural to want to help children, and funding orphanages seems a great way to assist those that have lost everything. But be careful, not all orphanages are needed nor are they necessarily the best way to help. In fact…
Does funding orphanages create orphans?
Monday, June 15th, 2009
If the unthinkable were to happen and you and your spouse, or one of your children and their spouse, were to die in a disaster, would your children or grandchildren be sent to an orphanage?
Most likely, before being sent…
