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Pop star Madonna is in Malawi awaiting the result of a court bid to adopt an orphan, four-year-old Chifundo "Mercy" James. Her case has sparked a wider debate over inter-country adoption.
Should parents in affluent countries be encouraged to adopt children from different cultures in the developing world?
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Global Orphan Relief was founded initially to assist families to adopt Orphaned children. Upon further deliberation we realized that these children could not all be served through the process of adoption, but needed care provided in their current location. While we advocate and encourage adoption for families who are prepared for the additional responsibilities, we also believe that more can be done for more of these children by serving them in their local geography.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
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