Orphanages
Valerie Mason-John: from orphan to inspiration
Valerie Mason-John had the odds stacked against her from the moment her mother abandoned her as an infant. Her upbringing in foster homes and orphanages lead to a life of addiction, crime, eating… Audio
Push to end 'harmful' volunteering in orphanages
New research shows volunteering in orphanages does more harm than good, so why are so many young New Zealanders still taking part? Advocacy agency, ReThink Orphanages, says a revolving door of… Audio
World Challenge to end orphanage 'voluntourism'
The world's largest school-based volunteer organisation, which is active in New Zealand, is stopping its projects in orphanages.
How not to start an orphanage: Tara Winkler
In her early 20s, Australian Tara Winkler became responsible for 14 children when she rescued them from an abusive Cambodian orphanage. Less than a decade later, Tara is a firm believer in children… Audio
Head of Lumos charity on her fight to close orphanages
Georgette Mulheir is chief executive of the charity Lumos, founded by Harry Potter author JK Rowling. It aims to end the institutionalisation of all children in Europe by 2030, and globally by 2050. A… Audio