Saturday, 26 November 2016

Orphanage.

Many Orphans are placed in an orphanage because they have either lost their parents, been abandoned, been abused or have a lack of proper care. When children radically change their living environment, they can suffer physical and psychological problems.  For example, they can experience such things as poverty for the first time. Some orphanages themselves don't help to make the child feel like home.  Beginning with the building itself which may not be appropriate due to hygienic issues or crowding.  A lack of natural light and ventilation can cause moisture and mould issues which in turn causes health issues for the children.  Planning of such buildings may not have always been thought well.

Sometimes the person opening the orphanage only want to benefit from it financially or to achieve some sort of "hero" status rather than actually wanting to help these children. These children should be allowed to grow up as healthy adults in a healthy environment.   Imagine losing your parents.  The shock of the situation, having to accept such a drastic change and then to continue this nightmare they put you in a place that makes you feel more miserable, insecure and unwelcome. 

The authorities invest so much money on tourist attractions.  They should be helping these children by having a better environment that helps them control their physical and psychological problems. It is our duty to make a donation and fight for their rights.  

Reference:

James Sengendo and Janet Nambi, 1997. The psychological effect of orphanhood: a study of orphans in Rakai district *. [pdf] Health Transition Review. Available at: <http://ceped.org/cdrom/orphelins_sida_2006/pdf/sengend1.pdf> [Accessed 26 November 2016].

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