TAKE ACTION
Campaign For Legislative Change
HOW IT WORKS
Share background information about the negative impact of orphanage volunteering and tourism with your group. There are some links to resources to get you started below.
If your group is moved to take action, follow these steps:
1. Select a person to spearhead the pledge initiative.
2. Secure support (and permission) from your group.
3. Submit our online pledge form on behalf of your group.
4. Use our resources (below) to share the pledge with your networks
THE CAMPAIGN
In recognition of the harm caused by institutional care for children (so-called ‘orphanages’), and the role that foreign volunteers play in perpetuating the existence of a global orphanage industry, we commit to the following:
WE WILL NOT
>> Encourage or promote orphanage “voluntourism”
>> Engage in short-term volunteering or visits to residential institutions for children
>> Donate to orphanages that accept foreign volunteers on short-term trips
WE WILL
>> Raise awareness about the harms of volunteering at orphanages
>> Encourage, promote and redirect our time and money to towards programs that support family preservation while working with local authorities and communities