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Jun 2022
24m 15s

Getting kids out of institutions

Bbc World Service
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<p>More than five million children live in orphanages or other institutions - the vast majority in low or middle income countries. Staff are often overstretched, poorly paid and don’t last long in the job, which leaves children deprived of one of the most important things for healthy development - a consistent, loving relationship. Organisations around t ... Show More
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