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This research gathers data on the volume of search queries that indicate an intention to do orphanage volunteering in a foreign country in order to gauge the pro-active demand for this type of volunteering in five different countries (Australia, France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America).
On 18 October 2019, the UK Government updated its guidance on gap years and volunteering overseas to include an advisory on volunteering at and visiting orphanages abroad. The guide explains some of the harmful impacts of orphanage volunteering and encourages prospective volunteers to consider these risks and safeguarding considerations in their research and planning. The guide also highlights the International Forum for Volunteering in Development's work to establish a Global Standard for Volunteering in Development, which would require organizations adopting the Global…
UK Aid Direct announced its commitment to family and community-based care for all children and not providing funding to orphanages and children's institutions. This page of its website outlines what types of programs and activities UK Aid Direct will not be funding, including orphanages. "Applications for the funding of orphanages or other residential children’s institutions are not accepted under UK Aid Direct. Children’s prospects are generally best served by family-based care – be it with their own families, extended families or qualified foster families. Consideration may be given to…