#SayNotoOrphanages— Knowledge Sharing and Capacity Building Workshop

Project Description

To mark World Children’s Day, an important knowledge sharing and capacity building workshop was held in Dublin, Ireland, about the steps that are needed from individuals, organisations, and governments to end orphanage volunteering and visits, and to promote child-centred, family-based care around the world.

Global care reform is a long-term process, with lots of hurdles along the way. This event was developed to support individuals and organisations who are on this journey, with international advocates coming together to share their lived experience, knowledge, and expertise.

While often well-intentioned, orphanage volunteering and visits help to sustain a system which puts children at risk and harms their long-term development. Now it the time to learn from the mistakes of the past and to work collectively to promote the best interests of children.

Project Personnel and Beneficiaries

This event was hosted by the Comhlámh End Orphanage Care and Volunteering Campaign, which is co-convened by Comhámh and Tearfund Ireland and includes representatives from Misean Cara, Nurture Africa, and SeeBeyondBorders Ireland. The campaign is endorsed by 45 organisations from across civil society.

Outcomes to Date

This was a community event for individuals, organisations, and governments to end orphanage volunteering and visits, and to promote child-centred, family-based care around the world.