An overview of the effects of neglect on a child's developing brain. (5:58)
A short film about the life and emotions of a child going through the foster care system. (12:47)
Life statistics of children with a history of abuse and sent to foster care. (0:41)
For children -- Rules to protect yourself from abuse. (3:27)
Lumos Founder and President J.K. Rowling talks about the impact of life in an orphanage. (2:53)
Tara Winkler speaks out against the spread of orphanages in developing countries caused by the good intentions of foreign donors, and of harm that comes to children when they are separated from family and left to grow up in institutions. (13:25)
Kate van Doore, researcher and lecturer at Griffith University School of Law and founder of Forget Me Not, describes the process of 'paper orphaning,' a term coined to characterize how children are recruited and trafficked into orphanages to gain profits through international funding and orphanage tourism. (11:40)
This video tells the story of Maureen, a young girl in Kenya who was separated from her family and sent to live in a children's home. (9:37)
For a comprehensive guide to ethical short-term missions, we recommend visiting ethicalmissionstrips.org, a website produced by ACC International.
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"Please, stop giving to (bad) charities!" Instead, learn how to truly support those in need. (Allan Brown, TEDx Kanata)
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