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Orphanhood is not only a humanitarian concern, it is an economic one. When girls lose parental care and lack support, poverty is … Continue reading Breaking Intergenerational Poverty — The Economic Case for Investing in Orphaned Girls

Over the last two decades, global child protection thinking has shifted dramatically: large institutions are no longer considered the default … Continue reading Beyond Orphanages — The Global Shift Toward Family-Based Care, and Why Data Still Shows a Gap

Adolescence represents the most decisive turning point in the lives of orphaned girls. It is during this period roughly ages 10–18 that childhood vulnerability either … Continue reading Adolescence Without Parents: The Most Critical Intervention Window

Orphanhood does not affect all children equally. Across regions and income levels, girls experience distinct, heightened risks and compounded vulnerabilities when growing up without … Continue reading Why Girls Are Uniquely Vulnerable in Orphanages and Foster Care Systems

The loss of a parent is one of the most destabilizing events a child can experience. For children growing up … Continue reading Growing Up Without Parental Care: How Orphanhood Shapes a Child’s Life Course

Trend 1: A global shift toward family-based care  There is growing international momentum to reduce institutionalization and expand:  kinship care … Continue reading The Orphan Crisis: The trends shaping the next decade

When people hear the word orphan, many picture a child living in an institution with no family. The reality is … Continue reading What is The Orphan Crisis: What the World’s Numbers Really Say